The Official Google Pixel 4 Thread

Mr_Cool · 21 Mar 2020 at 17:58

Latest rumours for Pixel 5 suggest it may not have a flagship chipset, may use SD 765 5G
https://ww.9to5google.com/2020/03/13/pixel-5-not-flagship-specs-google-camera-app/#

Cheaper pixel incoming?

LiE · 21 Mar 2020 at 18:06

It would be a good move by Google to move down to compete in the mid tier phones instead of trying to compete at flag ship level.

Squink · 21 Mar 2020 at 18:07

Mr_Cool said:
Cheaper pixel incoming?

Google don't have a clue when it comes to their phones.

How hard is it to put a top of the line SoC in a nice, regular shell with a good screen, great camera, good storage and stock Android? That's all Apple do.

Then introduce a couple of lesser specced phones at the same time, that have a few features pared down and a reduced price.

Bada bing. A Pixel for everyone.

Edit. And change the name to something that isn't a Google marketing nerd's opinion of cool.

dragonslayer · 21 Mar 2020 at 19:18

Agree with above one of Google's main problem is the average Joe doesn't even know they make phones most people know Samsung and iPhone and that's about it so until they make a pixel at every price point they'll continue to do crap

_Jimlad_ · 21 Mar 2020 at 20:01

mulpsmebeauty said:
Google don't have a clue when it comes to their phones.

How hard is it to put a top of the line SoC in a nice, regular shell with a good screen, great camera, good storage and stock Android? That's all Apple do.

Then introduce a couple of lesser specced phones at the same time, that have a few features pared down and a reduced price.

Bada bing. A Pixel for everyone.

Edit. And change the name to something that isn't a Google marketing nerd's opinion of cool.

I just want a note or s20 with pixel software - or a pixel with samsung spex

Squink · 21 Mar 2020 at 20:11

The OP8 is basically going to be that exact thing if they can nail the camera. There'll be no O-Pen of course

neoboy · 21 Mar 2020 at 22:43

If they bring ultrawide camera and headphone jack to Pixel 5 with decent battery, I'm in regardless if they stick midrange or top of the line SoC.

Balb0wa · 22 Mar 2020 at 16:49

Just got mine, very nice for £479, so much smoother than the 3XL 2XL 3AXL

_Jimlad_ · 22 Mar 2020 at 19:10

neoboy said:
If they bring ultrawide camera and headphone jack to Pixel 5 with decent battery, I'm in regardless if they stick midrange or top of the line SoC.

Really you are still asking for a headphone jack in 2020 ? Request is many years old now and will never ever happen

#letitgo

neoboy · 22 Mar 2020 at 19:48

I mean they had it on 3a series, just about confirmed on 4a and rumour is they might be going midrange with 5 so not completely unreasonable to think that they might go ahead with it.

jrodga2k5 · 22 Mar 2020 at 22:24

Mr_Cool said:
Latest rumours for Pixel 5 suggest it may not have a flagship chipset, may use SD 765 5G
https://ww.9to5google.com/2020/03/13/pixel-5-not-flagship-specs-google-camera-app/#

Cheaper pixel incoming?

So a similar move to the recently announced Nokia 8.3 then.

Although the Nokia top of the range handsets recently went at least a gen behind mostly.

Balb0wa · 23 Mar 2020 at 14:35

Really like mine, shame they removed the 2 button gesture though, i just cant get on with the new way swiping from the left and right.

I just cant get used to it, tried it on the 2XL and 3A XL.

Mr_Cool · 24 Mar 2020 at 19:15

Report out Korea seems to add some credibility to the Pixel 5 not using the 865, LG reportedly feels the same.
Reports: Google, LG, don’t want Qualcomm’s super-expensive Snapdragon 865

V_R · 7 Apr 2020 at 15:52

April security patch is out, "Require Eyes to be Open” face unlock option has been added.

https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/38337876?hl=en

https://www.droid-life.com/2020/04/...s-require-eyes-to-be-open-face-unlock-option/

unwashed potato! · 8 Apr 2020 at 11:38

V_R said:
April security patch is out, "Require Eyes to be Open” face unlock option has been added.

https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/38337876?hl=en

https://www.droid-life.com/2020/04/...s-require-eyes-to-be-open-face-unlock-option/

quite suprised this made bbc tech news. they added an optional feature on pixel phones. woo

Mr_Cool · 10 Apr 2020 at 12:41

Pixel 4A

Plastic body
One size: 5.81-inches
OLED FHD+ (2340 x 1080) screen with hole punch
Snapdragon 730
3080 mAh battery and 6GB of RAM
64GB and 128GB models in Just Black and Barely Blue
18w charging, no wireless charging
12.2-megapixel single rear camera
8-megapixel front camera
New Google Assistant
Headphone Jack
Likely starting at $399

https://9to5google.com/2020/04/09/exclusive-google-pixel-4a-details-specs/

Squink · 10 Apr 2020 at 13:10

I guess 90hz would be too much to ask for, but the battery is looking like a weak spot on an otherwise solid-looking phone.

It'll also be going up against the 2020 iPhone SE which I reckon is going to sell an absolute bucket load.

neoboy · 10 Apr 2020 at 14:12

Google clearly don't care about leaks

unwashed potato! · 11 Apr 2020 at 14:12

I'd have thought the white sold better than the black but guess not.

No wireless is a bit disappointing but for that price I accept it.

So now I decide between s20+ or 4a. Coming from a 2xl I'm tempted for the 4a due to familiar android feel and the now playing feature and much cheaper price, however given how long I've lasted on my 2xl I don't feel the s20 plus is a best buy as I may still have it in 3 years, where as the 4a may feel like it needs replacing once the 5 is out.

Balb0wa · 11 Apr 2020 at 14:47

Wish they would stick a 5,000mah battery in their phones.

Always skimping on the battery!

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