The Official Google Pixel 4 Thread

_Jimlad_ · 21 Oct 2020 at 07:30

McPhee said:
Pixel 4 arrived today. First impressions are... interesting.

Overall it seems like a big improvement over the Mate 20 Pro, but with a few caveats. The screen isn't big enough. The screen-to-body ratio is crap. And 64GB isn't really enough storage (it's workable only by having the device back up photos and videos, and then delete them from the device regularly). But I knew these things when I bought it.

On the other hand, the build quality feels solid. The screen is a huge improvement (and no longer curved - yay!). And the speakers are much, much better (volume, in particular). Stock Android is a lot nicer to use than EMUI; cleaner, and without the bloat (and needless doubling up of apps).

I haven't used the camera much yet, and it'll be a day or two yet before I know whether battery life is good enough. But so far I'm mostly content. One annoying curve ball came up though; EE just launched 5G in my home town. I thought we'd be a long way down the list, not fairly close to the top. I may wind up returning this and getting a larger 5G phone instead.

Out of interest how much more on contract is the pixel5 with a 5g connection?

McPhee · 21 Oct 2020 at 07:56

_Jimlad_ said:
Out of interest how much more on contract is the pixel5 with a 5g connection?

Through EE? Nonsense money. On the same tariff, Pixel 5 is £400 more over two years, while 4a 5G is +£300.

It works out cheaper to take one of their SIM Only deals and buy the handsets through Google Store.

Squink · 21 Oct 2020 at 08:49

McPhee said:
Through EE? Nonsense money. On the same tariff, Pixel 5 is £400 more over two years, while 4a 5G is +£300.

I can only imagine the high-fiving and back slapping amongst the upper management tiers of all these companies when Apple finally announced the 5G iPhone.

McPhee · 21 Oct 2020 at 09:35

Indeed. Also, bear in mind those are student prices. Want a Pixel 5 without student discount? £1,254 over two years on the 40GB "essential" tariff :eek:

It's a £599 phone. And their 100GB SIM Only tariff is only £20/month (so £480). They're fleecing people for an extra £175, with 60% less data.

I think this phone will be going back TBH. It's smaller than I'd like. Turns out it's also too small for the phone holder in my car. And I'm getting no signal inside my house. Just hunting around for alternatives at the moment. Might just buy a 4a 5G.

_Jimlad_ · 21 Oct 2020 at 19:22

Yeah not sure a standard 4 is a smart move anymore. Battery wise it's not great

here2018 · 21 Oct 2020 at 19:44

Pixel 4xl on Google store £615 128gb. It's a bargain. Way better than the pixel 5.

_Jimlad_ · 21 Oct 2020 at 20:29

here2018 said:
Pixel 4xl on Google store £615 128gb. It's a bargain. Way better than the pixel 5.

I just left a 4xl for a 5 I would disagree with that. Unsupported face unlock is a manger pain.... Plus it does not work with face masks

The 5 with free bose headphones is a cracking deal.

Squink · 21 Oct 2020 at 20:49

_Jimlad_ said:
The 5 with free bose headphones is a cracking deal.

The headphones offer expired a couple of days ago, leaving the Pixel 5 to stand on its £599 price tag.

_Jimlad_ · 21 Oct 2020 at 21:07

That's a shame. Just the 4a 5g then for that offer.

here2018 · 21 Oct 2020 at 22:40

_Jimlad_ said:
I just left a 4xl for a 5 I would disagree with that. Unsupported face unlock is a manger pain.... Plus it does not work with face masks

The 5 with free bose headphones is a cracking deal.

But would you have bought the Pixel 5 without the Bose giveaway for £599?

I doubt may people would.

neoboy · 21 Oct 2020 at 22:52

It will be low enough by Black Friday sales.

_Jimlad_ · 21 Oct 2020 at 23:08

here2018 said:
But would you have bought the Pixel 5 without the Bose giveaway for £599?

I doubt may people would.

Yeah 100% I have had had every nexus and pixel device. But see your point for some it would have been the swinger

uvarvu · 23 Oct 2020 at 14:06

No way I would have bought the P5 with a deal or otherwise. Everything except 5G is a downgrade next to the 4XL and the improved camera features will hopefully trickle down to the 4 series anyway.

kona786 · 23 Oct 2020 at 14:12

uvarvu said:
No way I would have bought the P5 with a deal or otherwise. Everything except 5G is a downgrade next to the 4XL and the improved camera features will hopefully trickle down to the 4 series anyway.

I'd mark the screen, design, battery life and fingerprint scanner an improvement over the 4XL.

SoC and speakers the only downers.

V_R · 23 Oct 2020 at 14:20

I've already got Portrait light on my 4XL in the latest GPhotos.

_Jimlad_ · 23 Oct 2020 at 14:45

uvarvu said:
No way I would have bought the P5 with a deal or otherwise. Everything except 5G is a downgrade next to the 4XL and the improved camera features will hopefully trickle down to the 4 series anyway.

Having both next to me right now you are very wrong.

Squink · 23 Oct 2020 at 15:22

_Jimlad_ said:
Having both next to me right now you are very wrong.

SoC and build materials better on the 5 are they?

_Jimlad_ · 23 Oct 2020 at 15:54

Squink said:
SoC and build materials better on the 5 are they?

The build is better yes and the soc for me also better as the battery lasts longer. Like I said I have both. Depends if you play games I guess.

Richeh · 23 Oct 2020 at 16:38

I have a 4a 5G on pre-order. £23 p/m unlimited calls and texts and 5GB data and no upfront cost on EE. I rarely use my data allowance anyway so think I got a pretty good deal. Have been using an S9 for the last 2 years and whilst its ok it certainly has a few quirks I don't like so hoping the Pixel will impress.

McPhee · 26 Oct 2020 at 21:12

Richeh said:
I have a 4a 5G on pre-order. £23 p/m unlimited calls and texts and 5GB data and no upfront cost on EE. I rarely use my data allowance anyway so think I got a pretty good deal. Have been using an S9 for the last 2 years and whilst its ok it certainly has a few quirks I don't like so hoping the Pixel will impress.

Through EE directly?

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