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Google Pixel 4
5.7" FHD+ Flexible OLED
144.7 mm display, 444 ppi
90 Hz Smooth Display, HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Snapdragon 855 + Pixel Neural Core
2.84 GHz + 1.78 GHz octa-core, Adreno 640
Titan M Security Module, 6GB LPDDR4x RAM
Dual Rear Cameras (12.2MP + 16MP)
12.2MP f/1.7 OIS+EIS, 16MP telephoto f/2.4 OIS+EIS
Front: 8MP f/2.0, 90° FOV, NIR face unlock sensors
2800mAh with 18W Fast Charging
USB-C 18W adapter (USB-PD 2.0), Qi wireless charging
Non-removable
4G LTE with eSIM Support
Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0+LE, NFC, Google Cast
Single Nano SIM + eSIM (select markets)
6GB RAM + 64GB or 128GB Storage
LPDDR4x RAM, no microSD slot
Storage options: 64GB or 128GB
Timeline & Release Details
The Google Pixel 4 was officially announced and made available for pre-order on October 15, 2019, with the first listed shipping date of October 24, 2019. The launch price was US$799. Google expanded carrier partnerships, offering the Pixel 4 through all major U.S. carriers for the first time, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and others.
- Canonical model family: G020I / G020M / G020N
- Variant models from source:
- G020I - North America and Taiwan model (supports CDMA, eSIM)
- G020M - Rest of the World model (eSIM support)
- G020N - Japan model (FeliCa and eSIM support)
- Launch Price (MSRP): US$799
Body & Build
The Pixel 4 features an aluminum frame with a matte hybrid coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, and IP68 dust and water protection. The compact design measures 68.8 x 147.1 x 8.2 mm (2.7 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches) and weighs 162 grams.
- Dimensions: 68.8 x 147.1 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 162 g
- Materials: Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
- Protection: IP68 (IEC 60529)
- Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange (limited edition)
Display System
The Pixel 4 is equipped with a 5.7-inch FHD+ flexible OLED display at 444 ppi, supporting a 19:9 aspect ratio. Smooth Display technology enables dynamic refresh rates up to 90 Hz for fluid scrolling and transitions. The panel includes HDR support with UHDA certification, a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, full 24-bit color depth, and Always-on Display with Now Playing.
- Type: Flexible OLED, FHD+
- Size: 144.7 mm (5.7-inch full rectangle)
- Resolution: FHD+ at 444 ppi
- Refresh Rate: Smooth Display up to 90 Hz
- Features: HDR, Always-on Display, Ambient EQ, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera System
The Pixel 4 received Google's largest camera upgrade at launch, adding a second rear lens. The dual rear camera system combines a 12.2 MP main sensor (f/1.7, 77° FOV) with a 16 MP telephoto lens (f/2.4, 52° FOV), both with optical and electronic image stabilization. The front-facing 8 MP camera (f/2.0, 90° FOV) works alongside NIR sensors for secure face unlock.
- Rear Cameras:
- 12.2 MP, 1.4 µm pixel width, dual pixel PDAF, OIS+EIS, f/1.7
- 16 MP telephoto, 1.0 µm pixel width, PDAF, OIS+EIS, f/2.4
- Spectral + flicker sensor
- Front Camera: 8 MP, 1.22 µm, fixed focus, f/2.0, 90° field of view
- Video: Rear 4K at 30 FPS, 1080p at 30/60/120 FPS, 720p at 240 FPS; Front 1080p at 30 FPS
- Software Features: Super Res Zoom, Night Sight, Live HDR+ in viewfinder, HDR+
Platform & Software
The Pixel 4 ships with Android 10 (Q) and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor (2.84 GHz + 1.78 GHz, octa-core) with Adreno 640 graphics. A dedicated Pixel Neural Core handles on-device AI tasks, and the Titan M Security Module provides hardware-backed security. The phone received monthly security updates for a minimum of three years.
- Operating System: Android 10 (Q) at launch
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 7 nm
- GPU: Adreno 640
- Security: Titan M Security Module, Pixel Neural Core
- Software Features: Recorder app (on-device transcription), Personal Safety app (car crash detection in US), Google Assistant
Key Features & Motion Sense
The Pixel 4 introduces Motion Sense, a miniature radar sensor that detects movement around the phone, enabling hands-free gestures. Face Unlock uses NIR flood emitter, dot projector, and two NIR cameras for secure authentication. Active Edge allows squeezing the phone to summon Google Assistant. Other gestures include Quick Gestures for skipping songs, snoozing alarms, and silencing calls.
- Motion Sense: Radar-based gesture control (enabled in most regions; not available in Japan at launch)
- Face Unlock: NIR-based secure facial recognition
- Active Edge: Squeeze frame for Google Assistant
- Display Features: Now Playing (ambient song identification)
- Haptics: Sharp and textured haptics
Battery & Charging
The Pixel 4 is listed with a 2800 mAh non-removable battery. Charging is handled via the included 18W USB-C power adapter supporting USB-PD 2.0, providing 18W fast charging. Qi-certified wireless charging is also supported, making it compatible with most standard wireless pads.
- Battery Capacity: 2800 mAh (typical)
- Wired Charging: 18W USB-C adapter, USB-PD 2.0
- Wireless Charging: Qi-certified
- Port: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
Connectivity & Sensors
The Pixel 4 supports 4G LTE with up to 5x carrier aggregation, LAA, and 4x4 MIMO. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2x2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.0+LE with high-quality codecs (AptX, AptX HD, LDAC), NFC, and Google Cast. It uses a single Nano SIM plus eSIM (eSIM enabled in select markets). Sensor suite includes Active Edge, ambient light, proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, and Motion Sense radar.
- Network: 4G LTE (Cat 18 downlink up to 1.2 Gbps, Cat 13 uplink up to 150 Mbps), no 5G
- Model G020I LTE bands: 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
- Model G020M LTE bands: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/66/71
- Model G020N LTE bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/38/39/40/41/42/66
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0+LE (AptX, AptX HD, LDAC), NFC, Google Cast
- Location: Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (North America); GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo (Rest of World)
- Audio: Stereo speakers, 3 microphones with noise suppression
- Sensors: Active Edge, proximity/ambient light, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Motion Sense radar
Google Pixel 4 - Summary
The Google Pixel 4 is a 2019 flagship that stands out for its 90 Hz OLED display, Motion Sense radar gestures, and dual-camera system with telephoto zoom. It offers a compact, IP68-rated design, wireless charging, and Google's stated minimum three years of OS and security updates. Its 2800mAh battery, 4G LTE connectivity, and lack of expandable storage are the main tradeoffs in the source-backed specification set.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$799 |