Google Pixel 4 XL smartphone is the new hero of mobile photography lovers

While young and not so young Instagram bloggers try their hand at singing, launch their own brand of clothes or perfumes, large companies do not waste time on trifles. They release smartphones! Google launched its Pixel line of smartphones in 2016. The phones got into the authoritative rating of high-quality DxOMark devices, being in the top three. The presentation of the new flagship Google Pixel 4 XL is scheduled for October 15, 2019. But Android developers can't keep secrets, so the specs and average price of smartphones have been leaked online.

This time, the leak has reached its climax - there is even a video from a Vietnamese vlogger showing off the Pixel 4 XL. Although it may turn out to be a cunning publicity stunt ?! So that people are already thinking about which is better to buy a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL model. The best adviser in this matter will be a review of new items from Google!

Design

When the first rumors about the model appeared back in the summer of 2019, Google posted an image of the phone on Twitter. Probably for the fans to mentally prepare for the square platform for the built-in cameras on the rear panel. Considering the speed with which Chinese manufacturers have rushed to copy the new design, it can be argued that it will become the “default design”.

But the aesthetes of innovation did not check it out and gave the first position in the "league of ugly smartphones - 2019" Pixel 4 XL. But the design still has its advantages! The main difference from previous models is the absence of a “bangs”. Apparently, a surge of negativity towards the Pixel 3 had an effect. Instead of cut-outs, the frame above the screen was slightly enlarged. Not everyone will like the innovations, but this is a more harmonious option than the various holes that are found on popular models. On the front panel there is a front camera, a face unlock sensor. It is also covered with tempered glass Gorilla Glass 6.

The back panel is matte, which makes the device compare favorably with competitors like the Galaxy Note 10. Because it will leave much fewer fingerprints, which means that the smartphone will look neater and more presentable. But a glossy version in a metal frame is planned. Tempered glass was used as the material for the back panel.

The main camera was allocated a square area in the upper left corner. It protrudes slightly above the surface of the panel and is covered with protective glass.

The power button and volume control are located on the right side face. At the bottom are two speakers and a Type-C connector. The bad news for those who like to listen to music through headphones is that there is no 3.5 audio jack.To drive the sound through the wires, you have to connect the adapter to USB Type-C. There are fears that it will not be included in the package.

Display - Features

The Pixel 4 XL's screen won't disappoint. The smartphone is equipped with a screen with a diagonal of 6.3 inches and a Quad HD + resolution of 3040 × 1440 pixels. The display received an OLED panel, the refresh rate of which is 90 Hz. It supports Smooth Display technology, so the phone automatically adjusts the values ​​to suit games and applications.

Google hasn't added a fingerprint recognition sensor under the display. So no need to look for it! To identify the owner and unlock the device, the Face Unlock function is provided. As the first tests of the smartphone showed, the technology works perfectly, like Apple's Face ID. No failures were identified.

The screen allows you to interact with different types of content. From it you can read, surf the Internet or watch videos. If these are your top picks, then the Pixel 4 XL is worth getting.

The display supports Always-on Display technology, has realistic color reproduction, large viewing angles and a margin of brightness. The screen occupies 97% of the entire area of ​​the front panel. The pixel density is 534 ppi, which is considered the highest in the world of mobile phones. The interface in the smartphone is standard, like all flagships.

cameras

The rear camera includes two lenses enclosed in a square module. This evokes strong associations with the new iPhones. It also raises questions - maybe this is a reserve for the future? After all, 3-4 cameras will fit on the site.When the excitement subsides, the popularity of models with dual cameras in a rectangle will increase, Google will release a device with even more cameras.

One lens is 12-megapixel with autofocus, and the second is 16-megapixel. The first is equipped with a Sony IMAX 363 sensor, and the second is equipped with a SONY IMAX 481 sensor. There is optical stabilization, night mode, the classic HDR + function, and a set of manual settings. Owners of other devices will bite their elbows from how the Pixel 4 XL takes pictures at night.

In the photo you can see two lenses, flashes and another element. Its purpose is still unclear. Either fast and accurate focusing, or measuring the depth of field and improving portraiture.

The selfie camera is 8MP and the video extension is

What Google hasn't skimped on is cameras. And so it should have been! Since the main concept of the company is to create affordable devices with the best cameras. There is no doubt about how the smartphone from Google takes pictures, because the devices were in the lead in the ratings, overtaking the best manufacturers, including Apple.

Video capture was the Achilles fifth of the Pixel lineup, but it's set to outperform previous models. This should be due to the presence of last year's Snapdragon 855 processor, which guarantees a high level of filming in 4K. So the device is suitable for viewing high-quality video content. Good stabilization adds to the chances of getting user approval and maybe outperforming newer iPhones. An example photo will more clearly demonstrate the capabilities of the cameras.

Specifications

The smartphone is equipped with a classic flagship processor. RAM - 6 or 8 GB, and the constant varies from 128 to 256 GB.The Pixel 4 XL is equipped with a 3700 mAh battery, so the autonomy of the device is much higher than that of previous models. The manufacturer claims that the device can be used for 2 days

Despite a slight performance disappointment, the device's chipset is well balanced. It has such features as:

• 8 cores with a frequency of 1.8 GHz to 2.844 GHz;
• Graphics accelerator GPU Areno 640.

The processor supports Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and all necessary LTE frequencies. But there is no hint of 5G. The chipset is great for active gaming. It has already been tested on many gaming flagships, including Xiaomi Black Shark 2. A smart smartphone is suitable for fans of modern games.

Google sticks to its good old tradition and provides unlimited access to its own cloud storage. But instead, the device does not have a slot for a memory card. The company uses a clean build of Android 10.0 and a proprietary shell. So for 10 years you won’t have to puzzle over where it’s profitable to buy updates and how to get them at all. Timely updates are guaranteed.

Pixel 4XL has GPS supporting A-GPS, GlONASS, BDS, GALILEO. Smartphone Dual-sim, but designed for Nano-Sim card and eSim.

Strengths and weaknesses of the Pixel 4 XL

In the novelty, Google has focused on cameras and performance. As for the controversial design, it should not be comfortable for everyone. The main thing is that the functionality does not disappoint!

• Modified cameras;
• Android 10 with support for all updates;
• Productive processor;
• Frosted glass on the back;
• Stereo sound (speakers);
• Waterproof IP68.

• High price;
• No headphone jack;
• No radio;
• There is no fingerprint scanner.

The controversial points include the design of the camera module, the controversial block above the screen, the lack of symmetry and a clearly visible “chin”.

Additional functionality

Motion Sense gesture control was announced in the review, but the app didn't work on the test sample! Could it have been a problem with the pre-sale sample? Feedback from smartphone buyers in the future will clarify the situation.

Code-named Project Soli, Google announced the development back in 2015 at a conference. As conceived by the smart guys, it was supposed to be a built-in radar that recognizes finger gestures with high accuracy. It is used to simulate button presses, volume control, vertical and horizontal scrolling. There are many options for using the radar, but the most application of the new sensor is for games.

Other features include the Titan M security module, new voice assistant functions. The phone has a built-in compass, barometer and Wi-Fi, fast charging function, as well as wireless. The length of the cord and dimensions, how it will “behave” in the sun, can be found out after the presentation and purchase.

Conclusion

For those who do not doubt for a minute which company is the best smartphone, and since 2016 chooses Pixel in Russia, bad luck awaits. There will be no official sales in the country. But there is always a loophole - place an order directly in the United States or other countries where the smartphone will be freely available. It remains to be clarified how much the delivery costs and the features of the functioning of modern services.

For the price, the Pixel 4 XL is hard to classify as a budget device. The approximate cost is 1000-1200 dollars. But there is information that the price in rubles will be about 68 thousand. Such a smartphone with a stretch can be called inexpensive!

According to reports, the smartphone will be available in white, black, coral and orange colors.