Google just can't get the pixel hardware right, so much potential but they screw it up year after year. If you want a phone with a good camera you would be much better served with an iPhone 11 Pro or even a Note 10.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Google Pixel 4/Pixel 4 XL
- Thread starter AustinIllini
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
What’s wrong with the hardware? And why would someone buy an iPhone if they prefer Android?
Honestly I don’t see the point of 90hz if it’s not on all the time..that’s the main feature of the phone. Don’t see the point switching things off to save battery what’s the point...
I am the same....i wear glasses most of the time but do take them off to watch TV or just for a break. Face Unlock still works every time.....glasses or no glasses.
I really hope more companies adopt this new technology. I would love love a Galaxy Note with this tech.
I hope Apple is watching and next years iphone doesn't require a swipe to get to the home screen.
Yep. As Apple were first with Face ID, they surely won't want someone else getting one up on them.
exactly....I think Google implemented face unlocking tech better than Apple has....just MHO
It definitely is. Just a shame Google didn't give banks plenty of notice to get ready for it. Can't seem to find anything on when it will be supported.
On the whole, battery aside, can't fault the Pixel 4 XL. No idea why some are claiming the hardware is lacking.
Can you have it go to notifications if any are present and if not, go to the home screen? If so, that would be perfect.
I think there's an option to have Face Unlock not go directly the home screen, it can be setup just to unlock to the lock screen.
[automerge]1572184307[/automerge]
[automerge]1572184307[/automerge]
Last edited:
[automerge]1572185201[/automerge]
I do have Force 90hz on in Developer Settings. It's too nice not to have running by default.
Kind of explains why iPhone didn’t have it this year then. They’d want to make sure the rollout is done across the board.
The small battery and small storage options. These shortcomings are just inexcusable in 2019 on a flagship phone that costs as much as the Pixel 4. Not to mention the screen brightness and lack of a wide angle lens.
Battery usage with 90hz forced on....
About 1 hour less of SOT than when forced 90hz is off.
About 1 hour less of SOT than when forced 90hz is off.
So even with 90hz forced on, I'm still getting probably a good 1hr+ better SoT of battery life then my Pixel 3 XL. I'm thinking more like 90 minutes better battery life on my 4 XL, and that's with all the features enabled. If I turned then off, it would be even better.
But 90hz forced is too good not to use.
But 90hz forced is too good not to use.
I have the smaller 3 ( i couldn't with the big notch), so i can't really compare :/ Looks like you also have good battery life off your device.
Today i will be testing with 90hz completely off and see what's the difference between, smooth display turned on, and smooth display forced on.
How bout AoD ( always on display)? Is that a big battery drainer, or not much? I wish there was a way not to see the battery % on the bottom of the screen with AoD enabled.
Couple of pics from a walk today:
And one of a tray bake I made earlier on.
And one of a tray bake I made earlier on.
Those pics, like the food was in that last pic I'm sure, are delicious! I'm happy with my OnePlus 7 Pro in all aspects aside from the camera...
Must resist until there's a price drop! 😁
Must resist until there's a price drop! 😁
[automerge]1572211770[/automerge]
Last edited: