Google Pixel 4 gets compared to iPhone XR and more in latest leak
Google Pixel 4 concept render
Google purposely leaked the Pixel 4’s design in early June and then spent July and August successfully controlling the narrative. But last week an unmanageable wave of Pixel 4 leaks hit the internet and these past few days have been even crazier.
The next-gen flagship has already appeared in a number of hands-on videos and multiple sets of hands-on photos. However, this latest one shows the smartphone alongside a number of rival devices.
Google Pixel 4 vs. Apple iPhone XR vs. Xiaomi Mi 9 vs. Oppo Reno 2
Published on Weibo (via Slashleaks), the photo in question compares the regular Google Pixel 4’s rear panel to that of the iPhone XR, Xiaomi Mi 9, and the recently announced Oppo Reno 2. It highlights the sheer size of the Pixel 4’s rear camera module while also corroborating the presence of three rear sensors and an LED flash.
Lastly, the setup will include a mysterious third sensor. Certain reports claim it’ll be a 0.3-megapixel Time-of-Flight sensor while others suggest it’ll actually be a ‘Spectral Sensor.’ These can typically capture information that isn’t visible to the naked eye such as x-rays, ultraviolet, infrared, and much more. Additionally, depth data for individual pixels and the ability to better identify materials are often part of the package. This means the sensor could be responsible for the improved Night Sight results that have leaked or perhaps a better portrait mode.
Yet another Google Pixel 4 hands-on video has appeared
The comparison photo shown above also corroborates the Google Pixel 4’s overall size – 147.0 x 68.9 x 8.2 mm – which itself backs up rumors of a 5.6-inch OLED display. This model is yet to appear in a hands-on video (via Slashleaks) but the Pixel 4 XL has just appeared in another one that lists all of the internal specs.
All Google Pixel 4 models will unsurprisingly ship with Android 10 straight out of the box. This will include a next-gen Google Assistant coupled with a new UI which was recently revealed and a totally redesigned Camera app that’s shown in the hands-on video below.
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