![]() Sure, the single 12-megapixel lens on the Pixel 3 XL lacks the versatility of multi-lens cameras like those on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but thanks to Google’s software, it’s an incredibly strong performer regardless. Make no mistake about it, Google makes some of the best camera phones around. There’s also no notch to break up the screen on the newer device. It seems like a comparatively small change - until you actually use it, and you see just how great it feels. ![]() The Pixel 3 XL’s display gives solid performance with vibrant colors and deep, inky black, but it’s trumped by the Pixel 4 XL’s display in one important way: Google has added a 90Hz refresh rate to the Pixel 4 XL, so scrolling feels smoother and actions feel more immediate. The Pixel 4 XL is far and away the more attractive of the two phones.īoth phones have 6.3-inch AMOLED displays with QHD+ resolution, but that’s where the similarities end. Do yourself a favor and buy a protective case. Both phones sport an IP68-rating for dust and water resistance, while both have glass bodies that are similarly susceptible to shatters and cracks. While the design may have changed, the durability hasn’t. Even the fingerprint sensor is gone, replaced by Face ID-like Face Unlock powered by the Motion Sense tech. The Pixel 4 XL’s extensive redesign means the two-tone design is gone, replaced by the “Pixel square” module housing the camera. Flip the Pixel 4 XL over and you’ll find even more differences. It’s cleaner than the Pixel 3 XL’s deep notch, and we prefer it. The top of the phone has a larger bezel, but that’s easily forgiven, as it houses the earpiece, selfie camera, and the new Motion Sense technology. Instead, you’ll find a notch-less design with slim bezels along the sides and the bottom of the phone. It’s very good news for notch-haters - the Pixel 3 XL’s deep notch has been dumped from the Pixel 4 XL. You’ll find the same storage options on both phones, but the Pixel 4 XL has more RAM, which may provide a small performance boost when jumping in and out of apps and games. ![]() ![]() That said, thanks to the 90Hz refresh rate, the Pixel 4 XL will undoubtedly feel the smoother of the two in real use. You’ll find both phones are fast and capable, and neither phone will have issues with the latest 3D games or intensive apps. While the Pixel 3 XL’s Snapdragon 845 is clearly inferior to the Pixel 4 XL’s Snapdragon 855 - and both are a few steps down from the Snapdragon 888 in the newest flagships, such as the Galaxy S21 line - it’s not far off enough that your phone will feel like it’s missing out. Performance has always been a high point of the Pixel range, thanks in large part to Google tying the software experience to top flagship hardware. Performance, battery life, and charging Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends Single-lens 12MP rear, dual 8MP lenses frontĢ160p at 60 frames per second, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fpsĢ160p at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at at 240 fps
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