Pixel XL vs Pixel 4

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Choosing to upgrade from the Pixel XL to the Pixel 4 means skipping several generations, so you will see a large boost in performance and design. The Pixel 4 is smaller in size and has a larger display as compared to the Pixel XL. The Pixel 4 measures in at 5.7 (H) by 2.7 (W) and has a 5.7-inch display, and the Pixel XL measures in at 6.2 (H) by 3.0 (W) and has a 5.5-inch display. The Pixel 4 display is an FHD+ OLED Smooth Display with an up to 90Hz refresh rate and support for HDR. Other highlights of the Pixel 4 include a soft-touch glass back design with Active Edge for quick access to the Google Assistant, a Snapdragon 855 processor with the Pixel Neural Core and Titan M security module, up to 128GB of storage, and a 2,800 mAh battery with fast wireless charging capabilities. Lastly, the camera setup includes an 8MP on the front, and 12.2MP dual-pixel and 16MP telephoto cameras on the back. You will also get photo features such as Group Selfie Cam, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, and Night Sight.

Price Comparison

Pixel XL vs Pixel 4 Pricing

The Pixel XL fetches a higher starting price at $107 compared to the Pixel 4, which starts at $87.

Specs Comparison

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Size

Size and Weight: Pixel XL vs Pixel 4
Size Pixel XL Pixel 4
Width 76 mm 3.0 inches 75 mm 3.0 inches
Height 155 mm 6.1 inches 160 mm 6.3 inches
Depth 9 mm 0.3 inches 8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight 168 g 5.9 ounces 193 g 6.8 ounces

Camera

Cameras: Pixel XL vs Pixel 4
Camera Pixel XL Pixel 4
Primary 12.3 MP 12.2 MP
Resolution None 4032x3024
Aperture f/2.0
Secondary 8.0 MP
Aperture f/2.4

Screen

Screen and Display: Pixel XL vs Pixel 4
Display Pixel XL Pixel 4
Screen Tech AMOLED None
Resolution 1440x2560 1440x3040
Screen Size 140 mm 5.5 in 160 mm 6.3 in
Pixels Per Inch 534 ppi 534 ppi

Battery

Battery and Charging: Pixel XL vs Pixel 4
Battery Pixel XL Pixel 4
Capacity 3450 mAh 3700 mAh
Longevity hours 32 hours
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

Processing: Pixel XL vs Pixel 4
Processor Pixel XL Pixel 4
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 (Hana)
CPU Cores 4
GPU Adreno 530

Color Choices

Pixel XL

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver

Pixel 4

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • White
  • Orange

Pixel XL vs Pixel 4 Colors

The Pixel XL introduces two new colors not found in the Pixel 4 color palette: Orange and White. Both the Pixel XL and Pixel 4 share one color: Black. However, the Pixel XL does away with Silver and Blue, previously seen on the Pixel 4.

Storage Options

Pixel XL

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 32GB
  • 128GB

Pixel 4

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 64GB
  • 128GB

Pixel XL vs Pixel 4 Storage

The Pixel 4 introduces one new storage option not found on the Pixel XL: 64GB. Both the Pixel XL and Pixel 4 share one storage option: 128GB. However, the Pixel 4 does not have options for 32GB, as seen on the Pixel XL.

Reviews

Pixel XL

18 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel 4

73 reviews 4.8 stars

Pixel XL vs Pixel 4 Reviews

The Pixel XL scores higher with users earning 4.9 of 5.0 stars compared to the Pixel 4 with 4.8 stars.

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