Google Pixel 4 XL
A solid performer with excellent camera capabilities and display.
Google Pixel 4 XL Full Specifications
| Launch & Availability | |
| Released | 22 October 2019 |
| Announced | 2019, October 15 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| PTA Approved | Yes |
| Network | |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 5G Support | No |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - Global, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps |
| Body & Design | |
| Dimensions | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 193 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Protection | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange |
| Display | |
| Type | P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR |
| Size | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3040 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Platform | |
| Operating System | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Main Camera | |
| Camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
| Megapixels | 28 MP |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Selfie Camera | |
| Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Capacity | 3700 mAh |
| Type | Li-Po, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Sound | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Connectivity | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Radio | No |
| Features & Sensors | |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Fingerprint | No |
| PUBG / Gaming | 60FPS |
| AnTuTu Score | 323,305 |
Specifications are collected from the manufacturer and other reliable sources and may change without notice.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- Stunning camera performance in all conditions
- Vibrant and sharp display
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Smooth 90Hz refresh rate
What could be better
- No 5G support
- Limited storage options
- Slow charging speed
- No telephoto lens for wide shots
Google Pixel 4 XL Review & Overview
Google Pixel 4 XL was officially released globally on October 22, 2019. The phone is not officially launched in Pakistan, but it is available through importers in the following PTA-approved variants:
6GB + 64GB — Rs. 30,000
6GB + 128GB — Rs. 35,000
Note: The phone is discontinued, so it will be available in used condition. Prices depend on condition.
Google Pixel 4 XL features a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 12.2MP + 16MP dual rear camera system, 8MP selfie camera, and a 3700mAh battery. It runs Android 10 and is upgradeable to Android 13. The phone is available in Clearly White, Just Black, and Oh So Orange colors.
Display
- 6.3-inch P-OLED display
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations
- HDR support
- 1440 × 3040 pixels resolution
- Around 537 PPI pixel density
- 19:9 aspect ratio
- Around 81.3% screen-to-body ratio
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- Capacitive touchscreen
- High-resolution display for sharp images and text
- Suitable for gaming, streaming, browsing, reading, and social media
- 90Hz refresh rate provides a smoother viewing experience
Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset
- 7nm fabrication process
- Octa-core CPU
- 1 × 2.84GHz Kryo 485 core
- 3 × 2.42GHz Kryo 485 cores
- 4 × 1.78GHz Kryo 485 cores
- Adreno 640 GPU
- Designed for smooth everyday performance
- Suitable for gaming, multitasking, photography, video editing, and demanding applications
- Provides reliable performance for regular Android applications
- Flagship chipset from its generation
RAM & Storage
- 6GB RAM
- 64GB internal storage
- 128GB internal storage
- UFS 2.1 storage
- No microSD card slot
- Suitable for storing apps, photos, videos, games, and documents
- 128GB variant provides more space for users with larger storage needs
- 6GB RAM supports regular multitasking and everyday applications
Camera
The Google Pixel 4 XL features a dual rear camera system designed for everyday photography, portraits, zoom shots, and video recording.
- 12.2MP primary wide camera
- f/1.7 aperture
- Dual Pixel PDAF
- OIS support
- 16MP telephoto camera
- f/2.4 aperture
- 50mm focal length
- 2x optical zoom
- PDAF and OIS support
- Dual-LED flash
- Pixel Shift technology
- Auto-HDR
- Panorama mode
- Rear camera supports 4K video recording at 30fps
- 1080p video recording at 30/60/120fps
- Gyro-EIS support
- Designed for photography, portraits, zoom photography, video recording, and social media
Front Camera
- 8MP front-facing camera
- f/2.0 aperture
- 22mm wide lens
- No autofocus
- TOF 3D depth and biometric sensor
- HDR support
- 1080p video recording at 30fps
- Suitable for selfies, video calls, Face ID-style biometric features, and social media
Battery
- 3700mAh Li-Po battery
- Non-removable battery
- 18W wired charging
- PD 2.0 support
- Wireless charging support
- Designed for regular everyday use
- Suitable for browsing, social media, calls, video streaming, and photography
- Wireless charging provides an additional convenient charging method
Software
- Android 10 at launch
- Upgradeable to Android 13
- Clean Google Android experience
- Pixel-exclusive software features
- Google AI and computational photography features
- Regular software improvements available for the supported Android versions
- Optimized software and hardware integration
SIM & Connectivity
- Nano-SIM + eSIM support
- 2G GSM connectivity
- 3G HSPA connectivity
- 4G LTE connectivity
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- DLNA support
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS
- GLONASS
- BDS
- GALILEO
- NFC support
- USB Type-C 3.1
- No FM radio
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Suitable for everyday wireless connectivity and navigation
Design & Build
- Dimensions: 160.4 × 75.1 × 8.2 mm
- Weight: 193g
- Glass front with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Glass back with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Aluminum frame
- Premium flagship construction
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- Can withstand immersion in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes
- Face ID-style biometric security
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Proximity sensor
- Compass
- Barometer
- Stereo speakers
- Available in Clearly White, Just Black, and Oh So Orange colors
Bottom Line
The Google Pixel 4 XL is an older flagship smartphone that still offers some attractive features, especially its high-resolution P-OLED display, capable dual rear cameras, premium glass-and-aluminum design, and clean Google software experience.
The Snapdragon 855 provides suitable performance for everyday tasks, social media, browsing, video streaming, and light-to-moderate gaming. The camera system is also one of its stronger points, with a 12.2MP main camera, 16MP telephoto camera, OIS, and 2x optical zoom.
Alternatives in the Same Budget
- Google Pixel 5 — Newer Pixel model with a compact design, improved battery, and cleaner overall hardware
- Google Pixel 4a — Smaller and more affordable Pixel option with a strong camera experience
- Samsung Galaxy S20 — Premium AMOLED display, versatile cameras, and stronger hardware
- OnePlus 8 — Fast performance, AMOLED display, and 5G connectivity
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