TheGoogle Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XLwere announced in October 2019, succeeded by the Google Pixel 5 in September 2021. There’s also the Pixel 4a and the Pixel 4a 5G to consider. If you’re choosing between the Pixel 4 and 4 XL and you want to know which might be the right choice for you though, you’re in the right place.
This is a comparison of the Pixel 4 against the Pixel 4 XL. You can alsoread our Pixel 4 vs Pixel 3 featureto find out how they compare to their predecessors andour Pixel 5 vs Pixel 4 featureto see how they compare to their successors.
Google Pixel 4 XL - Just Black (64GB)
What’s the same?
The Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL both feature the same design - aside from physical footprint - with a contrasting power button and three colour options. They both have a black frame, a glass front and rear and a rear camera system within a square housing. They also both have gesture controls and Face unlock thanks toGoogle’s Soli motion-sensing radar chip.
The two devices also feature a bezel at the top of their displays and they both run onQualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 platform. Neither offers microSD support, as has been the case on allPixel devices, and neither has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The software experience is identical, with both launching withAndroid 10.
What’s different between the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL?
Plenty transfers between little and large in the case of the Pixel 4 devices, but there are a few differences too.
Physical size
Unsurprisingly, Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL differ in terms of physical size.
The Google Pixel 4 measures 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2mm and weighs 162g, while the Google Pixel 4 XL measures 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2mm and weighs 193g.
As with the physical footprint, the display size differs between the Pixel 4 and 4 XL. The Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch screen, while the Pixel 4 XL offers a 6.3-inch screen.
The Pixel 4 has a Full HD+ resolution, while the Pixel 4 XL has a Quad HD+ resolution, meaning the larger device offers a sharper screen. Both have a90Hz refresh ratethough, both are OLED panels and bothsupport HDR.
The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL offer different battery capacities, like the olderthe Pixel 3and3 XL. The Pixel 4 has a 2800mAh battery, while the Pixel 4 XL has a 3700mAh battery.
Google Pixel 4 (64GB)
Conclusion
The Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL offer identical designs, hardware and software experiences, though there are differences in battery capacities, price, displays and footprint sizes.
You don’t compromise much by opting for the smaller device though, and you save a few pennies too - especially now these models have been succeeded. Some will want the higher resolution display and larger battery capacity offered by the XL model, but if you aren’t bothered by those, the Pixel 4 is a great option.
