Google Pixel 4 User Reviews

civicsr2cool posted on Oct 24, 2019, 6:20 AM
Posts: 277; 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.

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.