Both phones support 25W charging as well as Fast Wireless Charging 2.0. The Pixel 4 has a 2,800mAh battery, while the Pixel 4 XL has a larger 3,700mAh cell. Samsung also has faster wired and wireless charging, so if you value battery life above all else, you'll probably be better off with a Galaxy S20.
The Pixel 4A is cheaper than high-end devices largely because it lacks the frills in fancy phones, like wireless charging and a face scanner. Like the $399 iPhone SE, which Apple released in April, the Pixel 4A is a sign that you no longer need to pay through the nose for a great smartphone with a nice camera.
As an overall package, the Pixel is still more than usable in 2020. It's proof of how long a phone can last when you update it and support it properly. For all the stick Google gets for its hardware, it deserves immense praise for keeping a 2016 phone up-to-date with as many features as possible.
The Pixel 4A's main selling point is that it has the Pixel 4's stellar main camera in a less expensive package. While at times the Pixel 4A's handling of HDR effects and contrast can look unrealistic at times, the cinematic quality of its photos makes it one of the more intuitive cameras to use.
So let's see how the tariffs might have affected Google's smartphone business. Google designs the latest Pixel and has the phone manufactured in China. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, Google is set to start production of the mid-range Pixel 4a in Vietnam beginning this April.
If water protection is a key feature, keep looking: The original Google Pixel phone is not waterproof or water-resistant. But if you're looking to buy a brand new phone through the manufacturer, you don't have to worry about this at all: Google doesn't sell the original Pixel model (or the first XL) anymore.
Pixel (1st generation)
| Codename | Sailfish (Pixel) Marlin (Pixel XL) |
|---|
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | Pixel: H: 143.8 mm (5.66 in) W: 69.5 mm (2.74 in) D: 8.5 mm (0.33 in) Pixel XL: H: 154.7 mm (6.09 in) W: 75.7 mm (2.98 in) D: 8.5 mm (0.33 in) |
| Mass | Pixel: 143 g (5.04 oz) Pixel XL: 168 g (5.93 oz) |
Even though Google is making its own hardware, it's not completely abandoning its partners. It will still be sharing the software and cloud intelligence it has developed with companies like Samsung and LG that can make compatible phones, speakers, and routers.
The Google Pixel 3 features fast performance, a vivid display and industry-leading camera software. The Pixel 4 improves on the Pixel 3 in almost every way but storage capacity. The fourth generation of the device, the Google Pixel 4, adds “Soli” radar technology, Face Unlock security, and a smooth 90Hz display.
Simply put, the Pixel 3 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, a flagship-class Android processor (even if it is last year's model). The Pixel 3A has a Snapdragon 670 chipset — it's good, but it's not the best, and the Pixel 3 will be faster to launch apps, load webpages, and process more effect-laden pictures.
Here's where to buy the Google Pixel phones:
- Google Pixel 3 ($799): Google, Google Fi, Verizon, Amazon, and Best Buy.
- Google Pixel 3XL ($899): Google, Google Fi, Verizon, Amazon, and Best Buy.
- Google Pixel 3a ($399): Amazon, Google, Google Fi, Verizon, Best Buy, and Walmart (Black, White)
Your phone is water resistant but not waterproof. Your Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL phone has a water resistance rating of IPX8 under IEC standard 60529. Water resistance may be compromised due to normal wear and tear or damage to the phone. The phone charger and other accessories are not water resistant.
Outright. In Australia, the Google Pixel 5 has a recommended retail price of AU$999. For comparison, last year's Google Pixel 4 started at AU$1049. It's clear that Google have a natural hierarchy in mind here, with the basic Pixel 4a priced at AU$599 and the more-future-proof Pixel 4a 5G priced at AU$799.
Size (mostly) doesn't matter
| Pixel 3 | Pixel 3 XL |
|---|
| Front-Facing Camera | 8MP + 8MP | 8MP + 8MP |
| Battery | 2,915mAh | 3,430mAh |
| Water-Resistance | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Price | From $1,199 | From $1,349 |
How to Check if Your Android Phone is Refurbished or Factory-New
- Tap your Phone app and open up the dialer.
- Using the touchscreen keypad, Dial ##786# (aka ##RTN#). No need to press dial, the phone should automatically open up to the RTN screen. From here Tap View.
- Scroll down the RTN screen to Reconditioned status. Here there are only two possible status entries:
The Pixel 4 only comes with 6GB of RAM, when similarly priced phones from Samsung or much cheaper phones from OnePlus have 8GB or 12GB of RAM. The Pixel 4, which is supposed to be a great camera phone, is actually a bad video camera as a result. It supports 4K, 30FPS video, but not 4K 60FPS.
The Pixel 4 has the same 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and one of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 as the Pixel 4 XL and performs identically – fast and fluid, but not quite as speedy as the OnePlus 7T. Battery life was really poor. The Pixel 4 only lasts just over 14 hours between charges.
The Pixel 4A (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Android phone at the moment.
On paper, the Pixel 5's screen is sharper than the iPhone 11's in terms of having a higher resolution and pixel density. The Pixel 5 also has an OLED screen while the iPhone 11 has an LCD. OLED displays are typically more vibrant, with richer contrast and inkier blacks.
Both phones are incredibly well-built, but the Pixel 4's sharper, faster 90Hz display is a nice perk. You'll get a larger display with the iPhone 11, a 6.1-inch LCD panel versus the Pixel 4's 5.7-inch P-OLED, but the latter is both higher resolution and faster with a variable refresh rate at up to 90Hz.
It's basic capacitive tech, but it's tried and tested and works blisteringly fast. The Pixel 5 is so good it will keep me away from an iPhone for another year. So while the Pixel 5 might not live up to its price tag in pure specs, it offers a lot more in less tangible ways.
A: There isn't a Pixel 5 XL, unfortunately, with the Pixel 4 XL or the Pixel 4a 5G being your next best bet if you want a bigger Pixel.
- EcoATM. EcoATM is an automated kiosk that collects your unwanted cell phones and tablets and gives you cash for them.
- Eco-Cell. Eco-Cell is a Louisville, Kentucky-based e-waste recycling company.
- Best Buy.
- Hope Phones.
- Cell Phones for Soldiers.
- Gazelle.
- Call2Recycle.
- Your carrier.
You can trade in Google Pixel phone devices and third-party phone devices. Many third-party phone devices are eligible for a trade-in credit.
You can return an item you bought from the Google Store only within 15 calendar days after the day you received it.
Start by listing your Google Pixel for sale on Swappa. You'll be asked to enter a few details about the device and its condition, upload a few pictures, and choose a price. Recently sold Pixel pricing data is provided so you can quickly choose a price based on the color, storage size, specs, and market trends.
Got a new smartphone?Here's what to do with your old one
- APPLE iOS. You can back up your iPhone either wirelessly through iCloud or by plugging your phone into a computer and using iTunes.
- GOOGLE ANDROID. Because there are so many Android devices, the process will vary.
- GIVE IT TO A RELATIVE OR A FRIEND.
- TRADE IT IN.
- SELL IT.
- KEEP IT.
- RECYCLE IT.
8 ways to repurpose an old Android phone
- Keep it as a backup phone. This oldie can still be a goodie.
- Use it as a dedicated camcorder.
- Use it as a baby monitor.
- Use it as a video doorbell.
- Give it the GoPro treatment.
- Create a dedicated VR headset.
- DIY Google Home.
- Leave it on your nightstand.
What to do with old cell phones?
- Repurpose it: Hack it, modify it, use it in a project.
- Activate it: Pass it on or use it as an emergency phone.
- Give it away: Plenty of charitable organizations would love to have it.
- Sell it: Make a few bucks if it still has some life.
- Recycle it: Find a reputable recycler.
If your Android phone won't turn on, one solution is to perform a power cycle. For devices with a removable battery, it's as easy as taking out the battery, waiting a few seconds, and putting it in again. If you don't have a removable battery, press and hold the device's power button for several seconds.
