Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 4 XL
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
50.950.9
Display
84.584.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.877.8
Overall
65.665.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4 features a 5.7-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, while the Pixel 4 XL has a larger 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Both models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset and have the same RAM and storage options, ensuring comparable performance.
- Camera capabilities are identical, featuring a 12.2 MP main sensor and a 16 MP telephoto lens, delivering high-quality images on both devices.
- The Pixel 4 has a smaller 2800 mAh battery, whereas the Pixel 4 XL is equipped with a 3700 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Both phones share the same build quality with Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame, and they run on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, offering a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 4 XL
General
Release Date
2019, October 15
2019, October 15
Announced
2019, October 15
2019, October 15
Description
N/A
Also known as Google Pixel XL4
Display
Size
5.7"
6.3"
Type
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
12.2 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 in)
160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
162 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No