Google Pixel 4 User Reviews Back

goulav posted on Feb 01, 2020, 1:11 PM
Posts: 8; Member since: Jan 03, 2012

Not quite a flagship phone...

goulav has owned it for less than month before publishing this review

I've been waiting to get a Pixel device and the carrier I have is finally carrying them. I had Android devices exclusively until the iPhone 7 and then to a 10. I was stoked to get a Pixel. A few things that I've noticed in the month or so that I've had it... Battery life is pretty poor. I hate having to worry about battery life. I also had to get new wireless chargers because the two I had aren't working with the Pixel. There isn't a "Bold" option for text like there is on an iPhone, Samsung or LG. I use my phone a lot with it sitting a few feet from me on my desk and that is a helpful option. Not sure the soli is beneficial but I am really liking the 90Hz refresh rate. Pictures are awesome. Active edge is really cool.

Overall, I'd like to be a little happier withe the phone. I don't think it's a bad choice, but I don't think it should be a $799.

civicsr2cool posted on Oct 24, 2019, 6:20 AM
Posts: 372; Member since: Oct 19, 2016

Why did I even buy this phone?

civicsr2cool has owned it for less than month before publishing this review

Just picked up from Best Buy and will be returning within my 14 day window. I loved the in hand feel of the Pixel 3 since it was the smallest flaghips out(sadly) and gave the pixel 4 a go as well. The matte glass is a bummer but the matte sides do give great grip and feel awesome in hand. The most glaring bad part about this phone is one I already knew would be a problem- the screen. I hate Oled phones in general compared to IPS LCD due to them not being able to produce whites accurately but this one is pretty bad, like the red tint s8 bad.

Cool4902 posted on May 09, 2020, 12:54 AM
Posts: 3; Member since: Apr 09, 2019

It's a excellent phone at a discounted price

Cool4902 has owned it for less than year before publishing this review

I got mine at a discounted price so I am going to be a lot less critical on this phone. It's a really good phone as long as you get it on a discount but I recommend the 128gb model. Also make sure you don't use it heavily or else your gonna need a charger but other than that it's a really good phone with a discounted. I recommend it.

cc712052 posted on Mar 19, 2020, 7:11 PM
Posts: 0; Member since: Mar 19, 2020

Using good

cc712052 has owned it for less than month before publishing this review

Phone body is great especially it' back
Loving it exetremely
Success rate of photo taking is very high
Camera UI is easy to realize and use
It's better if it have more battery mah
3700mah is a little less

metabolic64 posted on Feb 27, 2020, 7:37 PM
Posts: 1; Member since: May 21, 2019

The best of any security, but with one annoying flaw

metabolic64 has owned it for less than 3 months before publishing this review

Battery life is what did it for me, couldn't get past having to charge it every single day over lunch or whatever just to make sure it doesn't die at 8 or 9 PM.

The 3D face recognition is TOP notch and totally worth it if you're not a daily user of multiple multiple apps for battery usage. No AX wifi was a bummer. Camera was amazinggg even compared to iPhone 11 Pro

ryan.g.jones posted on Nov 06, 2019, 11:34 AM
Posts: 0; Member since: Oct 23, 2019

Solid Step Up But Not a Leap Forward

ryan.g.jones has owned it for less than month before publishing this review

We have another Pixel phone to look at and it's worth a look! The Pixel 4, like each previous model, features an improved screen, build and camera. The result is a phone that is pleasing to the eye, sturdy in your hand and takes the kind of impressive photos in nearly any lighting condition you expect from a Pixel. There are several negative reviews of this phone, but most of those reviews miss the point: Unlike most phone manufacturers Google is not seeking to revolutionize phone production each year. Rather, their goal is to produce a phone that is better than the model that came before. In an age where the drive to be revolutionary has produced phones that burst into flames the goal of being better is at least solid.

The Pixel 4 face unlock is a feature that impresses and worries at the same time. By removing the fingerprint scanner from the back of the phone and opting for a face bio-metrics for unlock the company neglected to ensure your eyes actually had to be open before the phone would unlock. The security implications are clear. Is this a deal-breaker for me, no. But be careful if you have reasons to keep your phone and the information on it ultra secure. Another new feature is the motion sense technology that allows you to use motion to switch songs or lower the volume on alarms. This is where Google invested in some gimmick tech. While the feature is interesting, it's hardly reliable or intuitive. Though, it's hard to believe that with all the data Google is collecting...  

We have another Pixel phone to look at and it's worth a look! The Pixel 4, like each previous model, features an improved screen, build and camera. The result is a phone that is pleasing to the eye, sturdy in your hand and takes the kind of impressive photos in nearly any lighting condition you expect from a Pixel. There are several negative reviews of this phone, but most of those reviews miss the point: Unlike most phone manufacturers Google is not seeking to revolutionize phone production each year. Rather, their goal is to produce a phone that is better than the model that came before. In an age where the drive to be revolutionary has produced phones that burst into flames the goal of being better is at least solid.

The Pixel 4 face unlock is a feature that impresses and worries at the same time. By removing the fingerprint scanner from the back of the phone and opting for a face bio-metrics for unlock the company neglected to ensure your eyes actually had to be open before the phone would unlock. The security implications are clear. Is this a deal-breaker for me, no. But be careful if you have reasons to keep your phone and the information on it ultra secure. Another new feature is the motion sense technology that allows you to use motion to switch songs or lower the volume on alarms. This is where Google invested in some gimmick tech. While the feature is interesting, it's hardly reliable or intuitive. Though, it's hard to believe that with all the data Google is collecting about the system in the field that they will not improve the feature with updates and in the Pixel 5.

The much anticipated 90 MHz screen is exactly what you would expect, brilliant! It produces amazing color and detail with a smoothness typically reserved for a large television. It is one of the stand out points for this phone! Is it worth upgrading to secure, not at all, but if you're in the market then it's certainly a plus as part of the upgrade.

Overall, the phone is a step up but not a leap forward. Upgrade if you are a Pixel enthusiast, sick of manufacturer bloatware, or just interested in having the latest tech. Otherwise, hold out and see what Google learns as they build out to the Pixel 5.