Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL rumors: "Face ID", gesture controls, specifications, leaks, prices and more

With the launch of Apple iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max Tuesday and Samsung already sell his Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus phones, it is time for Google to step up. Google's next flagship phones, the Pixel 4 and 4 XL, are expected to be launched in October and will be critically important to the company. Certainly, the latest phones from Google, the mediums Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL, are doing well. He doubled Pixel sales and continues to impress users with his camera. Daniel Van Boom, editor of CNET, called it the most important phone of 2019.

But last year Pixel 3 and 3 XL did not sell as welldespite their exceptional cameras and rave reviews. This could be because phones are exclusive to Verizon (although they work on other American carriers), plus the fact that people in general do not buy phones
as much as before. Phones are also expensive, unlike Pixel 3A phones. There have been reported problems with Pixel 3 performance also (although at CNET, we have not experienced them personally), and the company has just installed a class action It's okay pay $ 500 each to the owners of the first Pixel phone.

More than ever, however, we have a better understanding of what Google's next flagship phones will be capable of. On August 7, the company released the sixth and last beta update for Android Q, now officially known as Android 10. In addition to the software, Google "suddenly" disclosed an official document image of pixel 4 in June and then later thrown another curved ball Broadcasting a video on YouTube
about the phone Unlocking the face and motion detection capabilities.

The Pixels 4 and 4 XL will be Google's ultimate solution for its mobile operating system, which is also the most popular operating system in the worldand the phones must stand out, not only from Apple's iPhone, but also from other Android competitors, such as those from Samsung. We are about a month from publication. In the meantime, continue reading to see what has been speculated so far and recheck as we update this document with interesting rumors as they emerge.

Confirmed: Pixel 4 exists, has a square camera configuration

As mentioned above, the Pixel 4 is a real phone – none other than Google has announced its coming. Not only did the company confirm the name, but it also included an image of several rear cameras embedded in a square case.

There was another less official case when Google confirmed the existence of the phone in April, when a Google employee commented on Google's Open Source Android project. Buried in a thread on Google's memory error detection tool and spotted first by 9to5Google, the employee refers to Pixel 4 twice:

In the comment, the poster writes: "The plan was to first deploy this on Pixel 3 and make sure everything really works.Then go to Pixel 4 and so on. I had a Pixel 4 camera … "The wire does not reveal anything else on the phone. At least we learned that his name is Pixel 4 and he's on his way.

Confirmed: he will have a face unlock and motion sensors

Unlock the face and Movement sensors were inventoried in June and confirmed by Google on Monday. The company has released a video and blog article showing that the Pixel 4 will be equipped with a Soli radar chip. This will allow the Pixel 4 to unlock the facewhich is similar to Apple's facial identity, and the feature will be secure enough to check digital payments. The chip can also detect movement and allows you to "skip songs, repeat alarms and silence phone calls" waving your hand in front of the phone. The technology was developed in-house by the Advanced Technology Team and Google Projects.

The functionality is reminiscent of the LG G8 ThinQ and offers a glimpse of a future of contactless phone. The FCC first granted Google permission to use Project Soli sensors in December 2018 for aircraft.

Confirmed: Pixel 4 "coming soon" at Best Buy

Even though it has not yet been officially launched, sellers are getting ahead. The US retailer Best Buy has its own cover page for the Pixel 4, claiming it's "coming soon" and posting a picture of the phone's back. Although it is not a photo, the image shows that Google eliminates the two-tone glass shade. The back of the phone is now of a single solid color. A video leak spotted by Slashleaks and 9to5Google also shows the back of the phone in the form of a thick black plate.

Probably: Pixel 4 has a front camera

In June, so-called Pixel 4 was spotted in the wild by a 9to5Google prognosticer showing that the phone had two front cameras (like the current Pixel 3) and a big "front". But Google's sketch on Pixel 4, used to indicate the location of Soli's radar chip on the phone's network, also showed that the phone only had one camera.

We do not know why Google would remove the second wide-angle camera from the phone because it was useful on the Pixel 3 for taking large selfie photos. Seeing how Google can render a portrait with a single lens, the Pixel 4 may be able to take standard and wide-angle shots using only software. Google declined a request for comment.

Probably: we'll see it in October

This is not based on a specific rumor, but since the first pixel launch in 2016, Google released its flagship product in October. The motive usually goes like this: Google holds its I / O Developer Conference in May to review the latest updates of the Android operating system and software. Then, in October, he has another presser that highlights the material developments of Google and presents a new flagship product running the Android version projected in May. There have been some problems – for example, this year, Google unveiled pixels 3A and 3A XL in May. But it still puts us on track to see Pixel 4 (and maybe Google's smart home efforts) in October.

Probably: Pixel 4 will run on Android 10

As with older Pixel phones, the Pixel 4 line will be one of the first phones, if not the first, to run Android's latest operating system. Until this year, the Google OS names were alphabetic and the next update was temporarily calling Android Q. We now know that its official name is Android 10 and he would have a dark mode at the system scale, new permissions features, improved facial recognition and enhanced security.

Rumor: Pixel 4 could be launched on Sprint

In recent years, the Pixel phone was launched with the American operator Verizon, even though it was running on other networks such as AT & T and T-Mobile. But a leaked photo of Pixel 4 released by XDA Developers shows the phone running on the Sprint network. Although Sprint is the fourth largest carrier in the country, it is due to merge with T-Mobile soon. Being sold by more carriers instead of one, would also increase the availability of the pixel, which may have already hurting sales.

Rumor: Pixel 4 can have a 90Hz display

Maybe joining the ranks of OnePlus 7 Pro and the Razer Phone 2, the pixel 4 can be equipped with a 90Hz screen according to 9to5Google. This means that although most phones have a refresh rate of 60 frames per second (that is, the display is refreshed 60 times in one second), the Pixel 4 should be updated to 90 fps.

Since we've looked at phones with 90Hz displays, we can attest that things like scrolling web pages and apps are smoother, and that would be a nice feature to have on Pixel 4.

Rumor: Pixel 4 in orange?

An image published on the Chinese social network Weibo showed Pixel 4 in the future in a new bright orange design. In addition to black and white, previous pixel colors include blue, purple and pink. Although I'm not a fan of this particular orange hue, it really stands out from the crowd.

Rumor: Pixel 4 XL may have thick glasses

A alleged photo of PIxel 4 XL shows the phone looks pretty like the Pixel 3 XL. It features a large screen, thick frames at the top and bottom, as well as a welcome screen stating "Welcome to your new Pixel".

Rumor: Pixel 4 XL is a good gaming phone?

An alleged video of the Pixel 4 XL, which lasts nearly six minutes, shows the phone as a decent gaming phone. Posted by a Vietnamese tech blog called ReLab, the video shows the phone with a white design, matte black edges and an orange power button. In addition to the aforementioned 90Hz display, the other specifications include a 6.23-inch display, a 1440p display, and a 3700 mAh battery.

Rumor: Pixel 4 XL could also have two back cameras

While the previous Pixel XLs were launched with a single camera at the back, leaked photos published on SlashLeaks (again) indicate that the Pixel 4 XL can have two rear cameras. Google generally relies on its camera software To take pictures such as taking portraits that other phones require multiple rear cameras, so it is interesting that Google eventually add another. The same photos that were disclosed also show the phone with the aforementioned punched display.

Rumor: Pixel 4 could have improved the capabilities of dual SIM

Pixel 4 may have a feature that would allow a user to switch between two telephone lines in operation
. This is an update of the previous Pixel 2 and Pixel 3 (and their larger counterparts on Pixel 2 XL and 3 XL). These phones have a standard SIM card slot and an eSIM. Although two numbers can be configured for the device, you can only speak, write, or use data on one line, while the other one remains inactive. In other words, only one SIM card can be activated at a time.

But Pixel 4 could have two active SIM cards. If either is used to make a call or text, the other line will not be able to take a call or text at this time. This is similar to how the new iPhones and other Android phones work.

Originally published on March 8, 2019.
May 26 updates: Adds information on the class action lawsuit against Pixel; June 6: Adds Google employee confirmation and Skinomi rendering; June 12: Adds Google's first-look information June 26: Adds additional rumors, including Project Soli; July 30: Adds a Soli radar chip and a single front camera confirmation; August 11: Adds a rumor of 90Hz display. September 2nd: Adds Sprint carrier rumor; September 13: Adds Best Buy confirmation and other rumors.