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Google Editor's Choice 2019

Pixel 4 XL

Google Pixel 4 XL — 90Hz Flagship Review

Display 1440 x 3040 pixels (~537 ppi)
Camera 1080p at 30fps
Performance Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (...
Battery 18W fast charging USB Power Deli...
Expert Score
4.3
88% Confidence
Community Score
3.7
0% Confidence
AI Score
4.3
87% Confidence
Final Score
4.2
87% Confidence
Storage
RAM
Color
Regional
In Stock
$899 – $999

Lowest $329 Best: Google Store

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Category Scores

Overall hardware score: 87/100 — butter-smooth 90Hz display, excellent dual camera system with telephoto zoom, and secure face unlock, balanced against modest battery life.

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88
Performance Great

Snapdragon 855 processor provides snappy everyda...

93
Display Excellent

Gorgeous 6.3-inch QHD+ OLED display with a 90Hz...

94
Camera Excellent

Stellar computational photography with main and...

74
Battery Good

3700 mAh battery offers adequate daily endurance...

85
Gaming Great

Adreno 640 handles mobile games smoothly.

92
AI Excellent

Pixel Neural Core powers real-time voice transcr...

95
Security Excellent

Lightning-fast Soli-assisted facial recognition...

75
Value for Money Great

Competitive flagship pricing at launch.

88
Design Great

Matte glass back with aluminum frame for a secur...

60
Repairability Good

Standard glass sandwich repair configuration.

88
Software Support Great

Stock Android experience with direct Google feat...

88
Connectivity Great

4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC support.

85
Audio Great

Rich stereo speakers.

90
Durability Excellent

IP68 water and dust resistance.

80
Charging Great

18W fast wired charging and Qi wireless charging...

Specifications

Display 4
Size 6.3 inches
Type P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR10
Resolution 1440 x 3040 pixels (~537 ppi)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Processor 3
Chipset Key Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU Key Adreno 640
Memory 2
RAM Key 6GB
Type LPDDR4X
Storage 3
Internal 64GB / 128GB
Expandable No
Standard UFS 2.1
Battery 3
Capacity 3700 mAh non-removable
Wired charging 18W fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Wireless charging Qi wireless charging support
Camera 2
Main 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Telephoto 16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera 2
Sensor 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm + TOF 3D biometric sensor
Video 1080p at 30fps
Video 1
Max resolution 4K at 30fps, 1080p up to 120fps
Connectivity 4
Network 4G LTE, HSPA, GSM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB USB Type-C 1.0
Sensors 1
Biometrics Face Unlock (Soli radar sensor)
Dimensions 3
Height 160.4 mm
Width 75.1 mm
Depth 8.2 mm
Weight 1
Weight 193 g
Materials 3
Frame Key Aluminum frame
Back Gorilla Glass 5 matte back
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant
Colors 1
Options Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Operating System 1
OS Android 10, upgradable to newer versions

Expert Review

By Mutwassim

Design

The Pixel 4 XL features a matte glass back panel with coated aluminum sides, offering a secure grip and distinctive square camera module.

Display

It features a 6.3-inch QHD+ OLED display with Smooth Display 90Hz technology for fluid scrolling and animations.

Performance

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip paired with 6GB RAM, delivering quick execution speeds.

Gaming

Adreno 640 graphics handle intensive mobile titles fluidly.

Camera

Equipped with a 12.2MP main sensor and a 16MP telephoto lens supporting 2x optical zoom and legendary astrophotography modes.

Battery

The 3700 mAh battery provides standard day-to-day endurance.

Software

Runs clean, responsive stock Android with exclusive Pixel features and timely updates.

Ai

Pixel Neural Core handles real-time machine learning tasks, live transcription, and gesture radar tracking.

Pros

  • Stunning 6.3-inch QHD+ 90Hz OLED display
  • Blazing fast face unlock powered by Soli radar
  • Exceptional computational photography with telephoto zoom
  • Clean stock Android experience
  • Robust IP68 water resistance

Cons

  • Moderate battery endurance under 90Hz usage
  • Lacks an ultra-wide angle camera lens
  • Top bezel houses sensors rather than a modern punch-hole cutout
The Google Pixel 4 XL introduces a smooth 90Hz refresh rate to the large-screen Pixel lineage, powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor. It features advanced facial recognition, Motion Sense gesture controls, and exceptional dual camera capabilities.

Verdict

The Google Pixel 4 XL delivers a smooth 90Hz viewing experience and top-tier computational photography.

Final: 4.2/10 Best for: Photography enthusiasts Segment: Premium

Product Intelligence

6.3-inch QHD+ 90Hz OLED Display Snapdragon 855 Processor Soli Radar Motion Sense & Fast Face Unlock Dual Camera with Telephoto Lens & Astrophotography Clean Stock Android OS

Who Should Buy

Users looking for a smooth 90Hz large OLED display, clean stock Android software, and stellar computational photography.

Who Should Avoid

Buyers prioritizing multi-day battery endurance or ultra-wide camera lenses.

Key Takeaways

  • First Pixel phone featuring a 90Hz display
  • Advanced facial recognition replacing fingerprint sensors
  • Incredible zoom and low-light photo performance

Buying Recommendation

A great multimedia phone for stock Android fans who enjoy smooth screen refresh rates.

Competitor Comparison

DeviceScorePriceNotes
Samsung Galaxy S10+

Upgrade Path

Upgrade From Google Pixel 3 XL
Benefits
  • Massive jump to 90Hz display smoothness
  • 6GB RAM
  • and dedicated telephoto zoom

Downgrade Path

Downgrade To Google Pixel 3a XL
Benefits
  • Lower price point and traditional fingerprint scanner

Pricing & Price Intelligence

In Stock
Current $899 – $999
Lowest $329
Highest $999
Historical Low $899
Launch $899
Average $550
Confidence 40%
Trend Stable

Price Analytics

Best Deal Google Store $899
Best Value Google Store
Stability High
Buy Timing Fair market price

Pricing is stable. Shop Google Store for the lowest listed price and set a price alert for drops.

Regional Pricing

US $899

Store Comparison

Store Price Shipping Availability Rating
Google Store $899 In Stock Buy

Variant Pricing

Colors

  • Clearly White $899 – $999
  • Just Black $899 – $999
  • Oh So Orange $899 – $999

Storage

  • 64GB $899
  • 128GB $999

Ram

  • 6GB $899 – $999
Low: 899 High: 899 Avg: 899 Volatility: 0%

Historical data will populate as prices are tracked.

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Alternatives

Google Pixel 4

Smaller 5.7-inch form factor with identical performance and cameras

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