Why did you choose the Pixel 4 over the Pixel 4 XL?

[peikojose]

Price. 100 USD less.

 

[orugas]

I came from the Pixel XL. a 5.5" screen and a decent size phone. I can manage to use it with one hand.
So I though I could get the Pixel 4 with a 5.7" screen and reduce the size of the phone it self.
Also the price drop on Amazon of the 4 contributed to the buy.

The battery was initially a concern but after a few days of use and adding some restrictions to certain apps that were battery hogs
I can make it home with my normal usage with more than 40% sometimes more than 50%. I have always had a charger at work in case I need it so battery (for now) is not a problem.

Considering buying a Battery case for the vacations so I can use the camera without restrictions.

 

[Note10.1Dude]

I got the pixel 4 b/c I actually dont like large phones. Everyone wants the biggest phone and I had the old schoo, Nexus 6 back in the day and it was too large and too heavy. In fact, I am not happy that the pixel 4 is heavier than the 3 and slightly larger, but it is the best "smaller" phone out right now.

Hey Mike,
I remember you from the Nexus 6 days. We both went to the Pixel 3 for the same reason (yet several times a week I wish for the old 6" 16:9 screen). How is the 4 coming from the 3... I just got my wife the 4 but will be sticking on the 3 myself.

 

[caifaz]

in my case, small hands and I hate to have stuff in my pockets so the smaller the merrier

 

[mcwilliamsmark40]

I just bought the 4 I really wanted the 4xl but I didn't wanna be completely broke after and the phone I've been using is 5.7 inches and really to be honest I sometimes have to rearrange my hand to touch the top of the screen so 5.7 really is big enough the only thing I regret is the resolution being 1080 but it's not bad I'm pretty happy with it and the xl is freaking huge I was playing with it in the store so I'm glad I got the little one perfect size for me

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[PhoenixFx]

For me it was price.
I used to be a die hard nexus/pixel fan and owned a few Nexus and Pixel phones over the last 7 years. But I was getting fed up with Google's repeated letdowns of the Pixel series and Pixel 4 for me was the final nail in the coffin with its lack of a wide angle camera, boring design, and poor battery. So I was looking to switch, but then I came across a pretty amazing deal for the Pixel 4 at a local carrier. I could get a Pixel 4 (with a free Google 7" home hub) for around AU$500 (~US$330) outright. At that price I was willing to give it a go. But I have to say I'm not overly impressed with it.. But at ~US$350 (or effectively ~$250 when factoring in the Google hub) its pretty good. But I would never have paid anywhere near the asking price for a Pixel 4 or a 4XL.

 

[mikeprius]

Hey Mike,
I remember you from the Nexus 6 days. We both went to the Pixel 3 for the same reason (yet several times a week I wish for the old 6" 16:9 screen). How is the 4 coming from the 3... I just got my wife the 4 but will be sticking on the 3 myself.

Hey what's up ? Sorry for some reason I didn't see this notification until now. Hopefully your wife likes the Pixel 4. I have had the phone now for about 8 months. The camera from Pixel 1,2,3,4 has been "slightly" better each time, but I think unless you really scrutinize the pictures, they are good enough for point and shoot.

One thing I don't like about the Pixel 4 is it is slightly larger and heavier than the Pixel 3, but this is just being petty. The speakers are better on the Pixel 4, IMO and the display does not have issues. Camera is about the same, the face reader is sort of a gimmick for me (not important), but some people really enjoy it. I have disabled most of the radar gestures and finally my banking apps use face recognition, but the fingerprint was also fine for me as well.


I had a problem with my Pixel 3. The display failed after about 6 months and it kept flashing. Google took care of a replacement for me at no charge which I liked but I had to leave unexpectedly for a funeral and fortunately I had a 5X. That 5X had a bootloop last Dec so at this point I only have one device which is my Pixel 4.


My preference for Pixel has been:

1. Pixel 4
2. Pixel 2
3. Pixel 1
4. Pixel 3

The Pixel 1 was a bit too heavy, and the Pixel 3 just had a lot of issues. I saw there is a class action lawsuit regarding it which I am not surprised. It was the most problematic one out of all of them.

The Pixel has the best camera out of all the manufacturers (although others are good as well), plus it is a smaller phone and has instant updates each month so I still like it although the quality control issues leave a lot to be desired, but everything else has been positive.

 

[DSF]

Oh man, wish the pixel 4 was as light as pixel 2 (size, weight).

But still better than what other manufacturers are bringing to the table nowadays as "compact" phones

 

[mikeprius]

Oh man, wish the pixel 4 was as light as pixel 2 (size, weight).

But still better than what other manufacturers are bringing to the table nowadays as "compact" phones

I think the Pixel 2 with the thin front facing speakers and size/weight was perfect. I wish they would model all future phones after it. The dimensions and front facing speakers were perfect.

 

[gianton]

Size was first reason and second was that it was cheaper.
Coming from the OnePlus 7 Pro, I'm really happy to have a small device again.
Very glad with my white Pixel 4!

 

[rocku_dj2000]

Wanted the stock experience on a compact device.. Hence went for the P4

 

[maxolini]

Price
I got mine at 399 24 payments no interest.