Pixel vs Pixel 4 XL

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Similar to the Pixel to Pixel 4 upgrade path, going from the Pixel to Pixel 4 XL means you will see improvements across the board. In the case of the Pixel 4 XL, you would be getting a larger phone with a larger display. The display size grows from 5-inches on the Pixel to 6.3-inches on the Pixel 4 XL. The 4 XL also has a Smooth Display with up to a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR support. The dimensions of the Pixel are 5.6 (H) by 2.7 (W), and the Pixel 4 XL dimensions are 6.3 (H) by 2.9 (W). Other notable features of the Pixel 4 XL include a Snapdragon 855 processor with Titan M security module, up to 128GB of storage space, 6GB of RAM, Active Edge, a soft-touch glass back design, a 3,700 mAh battery with fast wireless charging, an 8MP (f/2.0) front camera, and a dual-camera 12.2MP dual-pixel (f/1.7) and 16MP telephoto (f/2.4) setup on the back.

Price Comparison

Pixel vs Pixel 4 XL Pricing

Pixel prices start at $76, which is cheaper than the Pixel 4 XL low price of $96.

Specs Comparison

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Size

Size and Weight: Pixel vs Pixel 4 XL
Size Pixel Pixel 4 XL
Width 72 mm 2.8 inches 75 mm 3.0 inches
Height 153 mm 6.0 inches 160 mm 6.3 inches
Depth 9 mm 0.3 inches 8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight 198 g 7.0 ounces 193 g 6.8 ounces

Camera

Cameras: Pixel vs Pixel 4 XL
Camera Pixel Pixel 4 XL
Primary 50.0 MP 12.2 MP
Resolution 50 MP 4032x3024
Aperture f/1.7
Secondary 10.5 MP
Aperture f/2.2

Screen

Screen and Display: Pixel vs Pixel 4 XL
Display Pixel Pixel 4 XL
Screen Tech OLED None
Resolution 1080x2424 1440x3040
Screen Size 160 mm 6.3 in 160 mm 6.3 in
Pixels Per Inch 422 ppi 534 ppi
Refresh Rate 120 Hz - Hz

Battery

Battery and Charging: Pixel vs Pixel 4 XL
Battery Pixel Pixel 4 XL
Capacity 4700 mAh 3700 mAh
Longevity 24 hours 32 hours
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

Processing: Pixel vs Pixel 4 XL
Processor Pixel Pixel 4 XL
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 (Hana)

Color Choices

Pixel

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver

Pixel 4 XL

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • White
  • Orange

Pixel vs Pixel 4 XL Colors

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

Storage Options

Pixel

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 32GB
  • 128GB

Pixel 4 XL

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 64GB
  • 128GB

Pixel vs Pixel 4 XL Storage

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

Reviews

Pixel

8 reviews 4.1 stars

Pixel 4 XL

162 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel vs Pixel 4 XL Reviews

Users rate the Pixel with 4.1 stars, compared to the Pixel 4 XL with 4.9 of 5.0 stars.

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