Update, July 23, 2019 (12:25 PM ET): We have a new "in the wild" photo of what appears to be a Google Pixel 4 as well as some new renders of the smaller variant of the new line. Read on for more!
When the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL started leaking last year, it didn't stop. On top of the usual potato cam photos and pricing information, we saw a Googler leave the handset in a Lyft and someone publish a complete unboxing video well before prime time.
Based on some early leaks, it appears as though this year could be a repeat with the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. We're still three-ish months before Google is set to unveil both devices, but we already know what the phones will look like and have an idea of some of their unique features.
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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: Name and release date
After several leaks, Google went ahead and publically shared a render of the Google Pixel 4 (more on this below). With it, the company officially confirmed the handset's Pixel 4 name. This isn't too much of a surprise as it follows Google's smartphone branding (R.I.P. Pixel Ultra).
Google historically hosts its hardware events in October. Last year, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL were announced on October 9 and then made available for purchase on October 18.
Google went ahead and confirmed the Pixel 4's name and design months before its launch
The search giant has not announced when it plans to unveil the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. However, we have leaked information from Verizon that suggests Google will stick to the usual October schedule for its latest flagship.
Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: Design
We got our first look at the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL when OnLeaks shared CAD renders partway through June. This leak was then confirmed by Google.
Most notably, we learned that the devices would include a rather large camera bump on the back of the phone. This is interesting because it makes the upcoming Pixels look almost identical to leaked renders of the 2019 iPhone.
Read: We asked, you told us: The Pixel 4 / 4 XL is the most anticipated phone of 2019
As Google has only teased the rear of the phones, we don't have any confirmed reports of what the front of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL might look like. However, we have seen an early render leak from OnLeaks and information shared by Lew from Unbox Therapy that suggests both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be notchless with large foreheads and small chins.
On June 14, just days after Google officially confirmed the Pixel 4 design on Twitter, 9to5Google obtained two leaked photos of the Google Pixel 4. There's not much we can glean from the images themselves, aside from the fact that they line up with Google's Twitter renders. It also appears to be encased in one of Google's official fabric cases.
9to5Google's tipster also got a look at the front of the Pixel 4 and claimed it does indeed have a big forehead on the top, housing at least two front-facing camera sensors.
Later, in July, we saw another "in the wild" shot of a Pixel 4, this time on a subway train in London. Unlike the previous real-world photos, this photo shows what appears to be a Pixel 4 in a case designed to obscure the device's design.
See for yourself below:
It's believed Google will drop the dual front-facing speakers but retain an earpiece. In the leaked renders below, you can spot the five sensors that were rumored by Unbox Therapy. These will reportedly be used for a Face ID-like security system as the handsets appear not to have a fingerprint sensor.
This must be it. #Pixel4 pic.twitter.com/y2LdK35Qod
— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) June 12, 2019
On July 8, reliable leaker @OnLeaks pushed out (via PriceBaba) CAD renders of the front of the Pixel 4 XL. Check out those images below:
Later, in July, @OnLeaks (via iGeeksBlog) pushed out CAD renders of the vanilla Google Pixel 4. It looks very similar to the renders above of the Pixel 4 XL, leading us to believe there won't be much difference between the two variants other than physical size. This is notably different from last year, where the Pixel 3 Xl looked very different from the Pixel 3.
See the renders of the Pixel 4 below:
At this point, we haven't heard any completely reliable rumors about the color options that will be available this year. As Google has released its devices in Clearly White alongside Just Black and other accent colors in the past, we can guess two of the upcoming colorways.
We did see some leaked renders of a new color that can only be described as Mint. However, the leaks are dubious:
Kellen Barranger of Droid-Life fame shared the below Photoshopped render giving us an idea as to what the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL might look like in white. You can decide if you think it looks hot or not.
i'm bad at photoshop lol pic.twitter.com/P8vKj81P6m
— Kellen (@iamkellex) June 12, 2019
Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: Specs and features
At this time, we don't know much about the Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL past the surface level. By this, I mean that we know what Google's handsets will look like, but we don't have much other than that.
Just like other 2019 flagships, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will likely ship with the latest Qualcomm SoC. This means that both phones will probably be powered by the Snapdragon 855. Unfortunately, we don't have any information about battery size. We also don't expect Google to bring back the headphone jack (the renders above back this up).
We do have one rumor about RAM. One of the biggest weaknesses of last year's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL was the fact that each phone only had 4GB of RAM. Just about everyone can agree that Google needs to step it up and include at least 6GB of RAM. Luckily, we do have at least one rumor to suggest that this will be the case, and both Pixel 4 devices will come with 6GB of RAM.
The same source for that RAM rumor suggests that there will be slight bumps for the display resolutions on the Pixel 4 phones. The Pixel 4's display resolution could be 2,280 x 1,080, as compared to the Pixel 3, which had a 2,160 x 1,080 resolution. Meanwhile, the larger Pixel 4 XL could have a resolution of 3,040 x 1,440, a slight upgrade over the 2,960 x 1,440 resolution on the Pixel 3 XL.
According to XDA-Developers, we could see a True Tone-like feature for automatic white balance adjustments. The publication found a placeholder for a "Display white balance" toggle that could enable something similar to what's found on several Apple devices. It would allow the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL's displays to adjust based on the surrounding environment's lighting.
It has long been rumored that Google is working on face recognition software as a form of biometric security. We got a glance at the feature in the fourth Android Q beta. According to Unbox Therapy, both Pixel 4 handsets will include five front-facing image sensors for a Face ID-like system.
We know for certain that the Pixel 4 lineup will, for the first time, feature multiple rear camera lenses. We've seen rumors to suggest that one of those sensors could be a 16MP telephoto lens.
But the most significant hardware rumor is the inclusion of a radar sensor that would add hands-free gestures to the phones. Code spotted within the Android Q betas hints at an "Aware" sensor that could silence and skip media files. Combining these two pieces, it's easy to imagine Google adding all sorts of little gestures to control the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL.
| Google Pixel 4 (Rumored) | Google Pixel 4 XL (Rumored) | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 2,280 x 1,080 | 3,040 x 1,440 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| GPU | N/A | N/A |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage | N/A No microSD slot | N/A No microSD slot |
| Cameras (rear) | Two camera sensors Spectral sensor | Two camera sensors Spectral sensor |
| Cameras (front) | Five imaging units for camera and face recognition security system | Five imaging units for camera and face recognition security system |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| Battery | mAh N/A Wireless charging | mAh N/A Wireless charging |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Other features | Project Soli radar sensor for hands-free gestures | Project Soli radar sensor for hands-free gestures |
| Software version | Android 10 Q | Android 10 Q |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Dimensions and weight | N/A | N/A |
Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: Price
At this time, pricing for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have not leaked or been teased by Google. This is information that typically shows up online closer to a handset's release when retailers are ramping up to start selling the new hardware.
One thing to note is the increase in price between 2017's Pixel 2 devices and 2018's Pixel 3 smartphones. Google surprised us all by raising the price by $150 year over year.
Here is the official pricing for the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL in addition to this year's budget options:
- Google Pixel 3 — $799 (64GB), $899 (128GB)
- Google Pixel 3 XL — $899 (64GB), $999 (128GB)
- Google Pixel 3a — $399 (64GB)
- Google Pixel 3a XL — $479 (64GB)
Starting at $800, Google raised the price ceiling last fall for anyone looking to purchase a Pixel. But with the release of the budget-friendly Pixel 3a line, the company made it easier for customers to get one of the best smartphone cameras on the market.
By having the mid-tier handsets available, Google might feel free to raise the price of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL higher than what we've seen before. This is just speculation, but we could see the top-end Pixel reach $1,100 or even $1,200.
That's all we've got for Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL rumors for now. Let us know in the comments whether or not you're excited about this phone!
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