For years now, Google has opted to
release its Pixel lineup in the latter half of the year, after the
usual roller coaster of smartphone releases from the first half of
the year has died down. More specifically, we expect a Google
Pixel 4 launch date sometime in early October based on past
form, with it likely that Google will take the opportunity to launch
a few other hardware options at the same time, such as the
long-rumored Pixel Watch.
Following the announcement, it's likely
that the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL release date will be in early
November, if past years are anything to go by. In terms of the Google
Pixel 4 price, the cost of Pixel handsets have been climbing for
years now.
With the extra
features now included and the general emphasis on a premium
fit and finish, the Pixel 4 - or at least the XL model - could be the
first of the line to break the $1,000/£1,000/AU$1,500 mark.
We'll probably also see multiple
different storage capacities offered at different prices. More
information will arrive closer to the launch, so watch this space.
Pixel 4 release date:
- October 2019
For the last
few years, the Google Pixel devices have been unveiled in October
during the company's Made by Google event. The Pixel 2 and 2 XL were
announced on 19 October 2017, while the Pixel 3 and 3 XL were a
little earlier on 4 October 2018.
Pixel 4 price:
- From £750+
Prices for
the current flagship Pixel devices start at £739 so expect the Pixel
4 to dance around the same figure, if not higher.
Both Samsung
and Apple
have increased prices for their latest devices so it wouldn't be a
surprise to see Google do the same, even if its Pi xel 3a and 3a XL
sold better than their more expensive siblings.
Pixel 4 design:
- Two-tone rear
- Different coloured power button
- Square camera housing
Google's
Pixel smartphone have always featured a two-tone rear. The ratios of
the two sections on the back has changed over the last couple of
years, but the design idea itself has remained so we'd expect the
same for the Pixel 4 devices, though possibly without the fingerprint
sensor if Google moves to an under-display option for the new
devices.
Pixel 4 display:
- Pixel 4: 5.7-inches
- Pixel 4 XL: 6.3-inches
- 90Hz refresh rate
Reports
suggest the Pixel 4 will have a 5.7-inch screen and the Pixel 4 XL
will have a 6.3-inch display for 2019. It's claimed both displays
will give 90Hz refresh rates, like the OnePlus 7 Pro, offering s
smooth and slick experience.
Google has
confirmed the Pixel 4 will also come with a range of sensors in a
bezel at the top of the display, allowing for motion gestures and
Face Unlock. This means no notch for either Pixel device this year,
with both set to offer bezels at the top and bottom of the display.
Pixel 4 features and hardware:
- Qualcomm SD855
- 6GB RAM
- 2800mAh/3700mAh batteries
- Android Q
The Qualcomm
Snapdragon 855 is expected to be the chipset of choice for the Pixel
4 devices, with reports of 6GB of RAM support. Neither is excepted to
offer microSD for storage expansion but both will run on pure Android
Q.
In terms of
battery capacities, the Pixel 4 is said to have a 2800mAh cell, while
the Pixel 4 XL is said to have a 3700mAh cell. Both will offer fast
charging support. The Pixel 4 is confirmed to offer Google's Soli
radar chip that will allow for the Face Unlock technology and motion
gestures.
Pixel 4 camera
- Dual rear camera
- 12MP+16MP
Based on
details offered by Google itself, the Pixel 4 will have a camera
system in a square housing positioned in the top left of the device.
It's claimed
this system will be a dual camera comprised of a 12-megapixel sensor
and a 16-megapixel telephoto sensor moving on from the single sensor
offered by the Pixel 3 and 3 XL.
The Pixel 3
XL had a dual front camera, but the images offered by Google
regarding the Soli chip and Face Unlock features suggest a single
front camera will be present, at least for the smaller model, as was
the case for the Pixel 3.
What we want to see:
- Multiple rear cameras
- No notch
- More RAM
- Stereo speakers
- Longer battery life
- Stadia-sized ambitions
- More color options
- A sturdier construction
As such, whether via an all-metal
build or through something a little different we would like to see
Google hold a little utilitarianism into its design, creating
something which anyone can use at any time, any day.
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