And while the Google Pixel 4 maintains this tradition, it is reductive to think of it as just a smartphone with an excellent camera. In fact, the Pixel 4 is the most innovative smartphone we’ve seen in some time. In addition to an attractive design overhaul, the Pixel 4 has many thoughtful new features, including Face Unlock, Live Caption, and Motion Sense, that genuinely make your life easier, and for that it earns our Editors’ Choice.
DESIGN, DISPLAY, AND DURABILITY
Sleek has never been a word you would use to describe Google’s Pixel lineup; utilitarian or whimsical, maybe, but certainly not sleek. But that changes with the Pixel 4, which definitely looks sharp enough to turn heads.
From the front, the phone looks nearly identical to its predecessors, but that is where the similarities end. Flip it over and you’ll find a glossy pane of glass in one of three colors: black, orange, or white. The textured finish and fingerprint sensor from the Pixel 3 are gone, replaced by a new square camera stack that sits in the top-left corner. A textured black aluminum frame holds the display and backplate together; on the black unit it is nearly invisible, and on the orange and white models, it adds a handsome contrast.
The Pixel 4 measures 5.7 by 2.7 by 0.3 inches (HWD) and comes in at a svelte 5.1 ounces. The left side of the phone is home to the volume rocker and power button. Both are easy to reach and provide a satisfying click when tapped. The top of the phone is bare; two speakers and a USB-C port sit on the bottom. On the right side is a SIM slot. There’s also a built-in eSIM in case you’re using Google Fi or another carrier that supports it.
This story is from the November 2019 edition of PC Magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 2019 edition of PC Magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
SMART HOME
SMART HOME
Apple TV 4K 3rd Generation): Best for the Apple-Centric
A powerful, feature-rich media streamer that’s pricier than most
Honda Unveils First All-Electric SUV, Built on GM's Battery Platform
The Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV arrives in 2024 and will use the Ultium battery technology developed by General Motors.
We Must Save Streaming Video Before It’s Too Late
A generation of art risks extinction if the companies that own streaming services don’t believe their vast libraries are worth preserving. We have to act now to save it.
HP Envy 16: An All-Round Performer
A slightly hefty but superb content-creation station
Which Company Has the Worst Online Privacy Policy?
Most people don’t read privacy policies and have no idea what they agree to when signing up for tech services. But fo be fair, most policies are written to obfuscate and confuse.
HOW TO TAKE BETTER BREAKS
Taking breaks is necessary, but when you’re working from home, there’s a fine line between productivity-boosting rests and procrastination. Here’s what you need to know to recharge the right way.
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR ONLINE STORAGE
Sort out your messy files and folders with this foolproof strategy.
HOW TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
Your mode of communication is just as important as the message. Rethinking how you communicate at work can lead fo vastly beffer results.
Crunchyroll: Expansive Anime Library
It’s a one-stop shop.