Google Pixel 4 is the latest device in Pixel series of smartphones by Google, the device was launched alongside the Google Pixel 4 XL which is eventually the bigger version both in terms of size and specifications. The two new Pixel smartphone looks quite like the iPhone 11 phones on the back but not the same in front as there is no notch on their display.
As we expected, Google Pixel 4 comes running on Android 10.0 out of the box which is particularly enough to catch any buyer’s interest. It is the basic, bug-free version of Android operating system with no customization, lets have a good review of the phone and see all what it has to offer.
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Google Pixel 4 Key features
- OS: Android 10
- Nano-SIM card & eSIM
- 4G LTE: YES, LTE
- Screen Size : 5.7 Inches P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels (~444 ppi density)
- Processor Type: Octa-core 2.84 GHz, Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
- RAM: 6GB
- Internal Storage: 128GB or 64GB
- External Storage: No external storage
- Back / Rear Camera: 12.2MP + 16MP Dual cameras & dual LED Flash
- Front Camera: 8MP with LED flash
- Battery: 2800 mAh (non-removable)
Google Pixel 4 Features Overview
Google Pixel 4 sports a 5.7 inches P-OLED display with no notch design, the display uses the corning gorilla glass 5 for protection and features DCI-P3 100%, HDR and always on display.
The Pixel 4 is looking sharp with the 19:9 aspect ratio plan, making it fit even bigger screens into smaller hands. The screen resolution is set at 2280 by 1080 px with 444 pixels per-square inch which will provide an exceptional viewing experience.
Covering the device is a well finished corning gorilla 5 and an aluminium border to match. This gives the device a more premium feel and look, it is also water and dust resistant with IP68 certified.
Google Pixel 4 is equipped with 6GB RAM slapped on a 64GB ROM for a sufficient storage capacity, there is also a 128GB ROM version of the device that also uses a 6GB RAM. Unfortunately, the internal storage cannot be expanded as there is no micro SD card space on the phone. The device treats you to a Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 chipset with Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485) processor.
The Google Pixel 4 device comes with a dual camera setup on the back that sees a 12.2MP main camera with f/1.7 aperture and 16MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture, the two sensors combine to deliver optimum camera exposure and depth effects. The camera system is supported by a ring flash for quality output.
For selfies, Google Pixel 4 uses an 8MP front camera that has an aperture size of f/2.0 with no front flash. The front camera of the device also serves as face unlocking sensor for more convenient unlocking of the phone and adequate security features as there is no fingerprint scanner.
Google Pixel 4 is available in three elegant finishes which includes Clearly White, Just Black and Oh So Orange colors, a non-removable 2800 mAh battery sits under the hood to keep the power going. The phone supports 18W fast charge technology, QI wireless charging and USB power delivery 2.0.
Google Pixel 4 price and availability
The Google Pixel 4 devices will be available in both offline and online markets, price listed here is the official price but it can vary based on your location and the vendor you’re buying from. Google Pixel 4 Price in Nigeria is around NGN 299,000 (830 USD), see where to buy Google Pixel phones below;
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Google Pixel 4 Alternatives
The Google Pixel 4 has many great alternatives but the best alternatives of the device we can think of are; it bigger variant which is the Pixel 4 XL, Oppo Reno Ace or some of the Infinix smartphones: Infinix Note 6, Infinix Zero 6, and some of the Tecno family line like Tecno Phantom 9, Tecno Camon 12 Air or Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Google Pixel 4 Detailed Specs
Network |
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| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 10(1700/2100), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM card & eSIM |
| Status | Launched: October 2019 |
Body |
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| Dimensions | 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm, weight: 162 g |
| Keyboard | Touchscreen |
| Colors | Clearly White, Just Black and Oh So Orange colors |
| Cover | Gorilla glass 5 with aluminium frame, IP68 dust and water resistant |
Display |
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| Type | -P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors – 19:9 Screen aspect ratio -Gorilla glass 5, HDR, always on display, DCI-P3 100%, 90Hz |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 1080x 2280 pixels, 444 Pixels Per-square Inch |
Memory And OS |
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| Card slot | No external card slot |
| Internal | 128GB or 64GB |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Processors | -Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 -Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485) -Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 6GB RAM |
Audio |
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| Alert types | Vibration, MIDI, MP3 ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio port | No Audio port |
Connectivity |
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| 2G | YES |
| 3G | YES |
| 4G | YES |
| WIFI | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | YES, No Radio |
| USB | Type 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
Camera |
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| Primary | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.4, 45mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom Features: Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Secondary | 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AF TOF 3D camera |
Battery |
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| Capacity | 2800 mAh Li-Po non-removable battery with 18w Fast charge, QI wireless charging and USB power delivery 2.0 |
| Stand-by | N/A |
| Talk time | N/A |
| Music play | |
Other Features |
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| Sensors | Face ID unlock, gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| Java | No |
| Miscellaneous | – MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player – MP4/H.264 player – Photo/video editor – Document viewer |
Price |
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| Price level | NGN299,000 (830 USD) |
