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Google Pixel XL (128GB) vs Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL vs Google Pixel 4 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X Google Pixel XL (128GB) 04Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
22Points Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) Compare Google Pixel XL X
6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

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Pixel XL (128GB)} 4 Advantages Google Pixel XL (128GB) vs Pixel 4 XL (128GB)} 22 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)62%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1440x3040 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.3"15%
Larger screen
(back) 12.3MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP129%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps85%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3450 mAhvs+3700 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices
128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
AMOLED / P-OLED
16 million
534 PPI
Dual-LED flash
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
ModelPixel XL (128GB)Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Other model namesVerizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC MarlinGoogle Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01181-US
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/201610/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/2019
Depth8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)AnTuTu: 426757 (v8)
Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.0
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload650/75 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE 2500 (41)
LTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.3 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4048x3036 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.55µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3450 mAh3700 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standby552 hours (23 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
• Google Assistant
• Daydream View VR
• Live Case
• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
• Google Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)feature not registered
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