If there was another guarantee in life — other than death and taxes — it’s that smartphone manufacturers will launch new versions of their flagships every calendar year. The problem is not everyone needs the latest bells and whistles. Most people simply want a great phone that doesn’t cost them an arm and a leg to buy.
If Apple iPhones aren’t your thing (and there’s nothing wrong with that), right now you can find some pretty serious discounts on the Google Pixel 4 in the Swappa marketplace. Sure, it’s not the newest model available, but for many people that’s actually a good thing because it means prices are nearly half the price of what the latest Pixel 5 would cost.
In this post we’ll take a look at the current Pixel 4 prices on Swappa, so you can decide whether or not the Pixel 4 is worth buying.
Pixel 4 prices on Swappa
You don’t have to try very hard to find a great deal on a Pixel 4. On Swappa, the current average price for a gently used Pixel 4 (64GB) is $313, or $335 for 128GB. Since these are only the average price of listings in the Swappa marketplace, it’s entirely possible — and even easy — to find cheaper Pixel 4 models depending on the specific seller, carrier, or condition of the phone.
Pixel 4 price history
The Pixel 4 originally debuted in October 2019 on all four carriers at the introductory price of $799, along with the larger Pixel 4 XL at $899. The phone came in two storage options — 64GB or 128GB for $100 more — with a handful of colors like Just Black, Clearly White, and Oh So Orange. The Pixel 4 would see its first price drop in January 2020, before it was discontinued altogether later that August.
Pixel 4 vs 5 specifications
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 4a 5G | Google Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 5 | |
| Screen size | 5.7 inches | 6.3 inches | 6.2 inches | 5.8 inches | 6 inches |
| Network | 4G | 4G | 5G | 4G | 5G |
| Display | FHD+ (1,080 x 2,280) OLED at 444 ppi Smooth Display (up to 90 Hz) | FHD+ (1,080 x 2,280) OLED at 537 ppi Smooth Display (up to 90 Hz) | FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED at 413 ppi Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors | FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED at 443 ppi | FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Flexible OLED at 432 ppi Smooth Display (up to 90 Hz) Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors |
| Battery | 2,800mAh Wireless charging | 3700 mAh Wireless charging | 3885 mAh | 3140 mAh Fast charging | 4080 mAh Fast wireless charging Battery Share |
| Water resistant? | IP68 | IP68 | N/A | N/A | IP68 |
| Security | Face unlock | Face unlock | Fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint sensor |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Rear camera | 12.2 MP dual-pixel 16 MP telephoto | 12.2 MP dual-pixel 16 MP telephoto | 12.2 MP dual-pixel 16 MP ultrawide | 12.2 MP dual-pixel | 12.2 MP dual-pixel 16 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Video | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Camera features | Night Sight Top Shot Portrait Mode Live HDR+ Dual exposure controls Motion Auto Focus Super Res Zoom Group Selfie Cam Frequent Faces | Night Sight Top Shot Portrait Mode Live HDR+ Dual exposure controls Motion Auto Focus Super Res Zoom Group Selfie Cam Frequent Faces | Night Sight Top Shot Portrait Mode Super Res Zoom Motion Auto Focus Live HDR+ Frequent Faces Dual exposure controls Cinematic Pan Ultrawide Lens Portrait Light | Night Sight Top Shot Portrait ModeLive HDR+Dual exposure controlsMotion Auto FocusSuper Res ZoomGroup Selfie CamFrequent Faces | Night Sight Top Shot Portrait Mode Super Res Zoom Motion Auto Focus Live HDR+ Frequent Faces Dual exposure controls Cinematic Pan Ultrawide Lens Portrait Light |
Learn more about the Pixel 4 in our full Pixel 4 Review and Pixel 4 Buyer’s Guide, and see how it stacks up against the Pixel 5 in our Pixel 4 vs Pixel 5 Comparison. Not sure if the Pixel 4 is the phone for you? Head over to our Google Pixel Roundup 2021 to see how the most popular Pixel phones stack up.
Pixel 4 features
The Google Pixel 4 features a handful of noteworthy features like a 5.7-inch FHD+ display with a refresh rate up to 90Hz. Other hardware features include a Snapdragon 855 processor with Pixel Neural Core and 6GB of RAM. There’s also a 2,800mAh battery that supports fast wireless charging.
- Face unlock 🆕
- Stereo speakers (bottom + earpiece)
- Motion Sense 🆕
- New Google Assistant 🆕
- 90Hz Smooth display 🆕
- Ambient EQ
- Telephoto camera 🆕
- Dual Exposure Control
- Recorder app with Live Transcribe 🆕
- Pokémon Live wallpaper 🆕
- Style (themes)
- Now Playing
- Active Edge
The Pixel 4 originally launched with Android 10 but has since been updated to Android 11. Alongside 12.2MP primary and 16MP telephoto cameras, you’ll find a handful of unique camera features like Super Res Zoom, Night Sight, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, and Motion Sense.
Is the Pixel 4 worth buying?
Whether you decide to pick up a Pixel 4 depends largely on the phone you have now, and the features (listed above). If you’re coming from an Android or iPhone older than 2018, then you’ll find the Pixel 4’s unique design, 90Hz display, incredible photo capabilities, face unlock, and direct software support from Google a big enough reason to upgrade.
Still undecided? You can compare the Pixel 4 with every other Pixel model, or check out our Pixel 4 Buyer’s Guide for more helpful info.
For most folks looking to upgrade their old phone to something newer, the biggest deciding factor is price. The good news is, not only is it cheaper to buy gently used phones on Swappa, but you can easily sell your old phone for cash and use it to fund your new upgrade. Sounds like a win-win to us.
Swappa is a safe and easy-to-use marketplace protected by our moderation team to protect buyers and sellers from junk devices and scammers. Whether you’re buying a Pixel 4 for yourself or a loved one, you’ll be able to rest easy knowing that your phone is covered by a comprehensive protection plan through any of life’s mishaps.
