Google Pixel 4 Release Date, Prices, News and Leaks

Update: We now have an idea of ​​the possible sizes and sizes of the Pixel 4 range. Plus, Pixel 4 might have been taken in the wild.

The Google Pixel 4 is no longer a secret. We know what Pixel 4 will look like, because Google showed it to us.

This is not because the release date of Google Pixel 4 is imminent – we still expect the launch of Pixel 4 to take place in October – but apparently because the search giant does not want months of speculation foolish about the future of his next phone. as.

However, it removes a little enthusiasm in the preparation of the launch and eliminates the debate on the will, does not it go, on the camera bump too square at the back, which may cause confusion, but one that could be popularized by the iPhone 11 a month before the announcement of Pixel 4.

Since its launch in 2016, the Pixel line has become a reliable tent pole in the smartphone calendar. Offering a suite of features with an almost unparalleled level of software completion, handsets have gone a long way in winning the adoration of the information technology community.

This is not to say that the competition is rested and that in 2019, Google must really stay on its feet if the Pixel range must meet expectations at its next iteration.

Keep reading to get the latest list of rumors about its design and price, and a full description of what we would like to see in the features of Google's next pocket rocket.

Cut to the hunt

• What is it? The next photo and the center of Google's AI
• When did he go out? Probably October 2019
• How much does it cost? Probably close to $ 1,000 / £ 1,000

Release date of Google Pixel 4

For years, Google has chosen to launch its range of pixels in the second half of the year, after the disappearance of the usual rollercoaster of smartphones of the first half.

Specifically, we are waiting for a launch date of Google Pixel 4 in early October on the basis of the earlier form. It is likely that Google will take this opportunity to launch a few other hardware options at the same time, such as the Long Pixel Watch.

After the announcement, it is likely that the release of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will take place at the beginning of November, if we trust the previous years.

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Regarding the Google Pixel 4 price, the cost of Pixel handsets has been increasing for years.

With the added features now included and the focus on a superior finish and finish, the Pixel 4 – or at least the XL model – could be the first in the line to break the $ 1,000 mark. £ 1,000 / AU $ 1,500.

We will probably also see several different storage capacities offered at different prices. More information will arrive closer to the launch, so watch this space.

Google Pixel 4 news and rumors

We know what the Google Pixel 4 will look like (at least on the back), thanks to Google who has himself posted a tweet with a picture of his future handset.

This confirms that the design of Google Pixel 4 will feature a big square bump on the back of the camera, which we had seen in many rumors before Google sends his tweet.

To take a closer look, there are two cameras – which would be a first for the range of Pixel phones, which have stuck only one snapper so far – with a flash underneath (with a sensor on the right). ) and another sensor at the top of the square.

Well, since there seems to be some interest, it's gone! Wait to see what he can do. # Pixel4 pic.twitter.com/RnpTNZXEI1June 12, 2019

The lack of a fingerprint reader is another key element that we can draw from the official image of Google Pixel 4. To date, all Pixel handsets have a fingerprint scanner at the same time. 39, which indicates that the Google Pixel 4 is equipped with a built-in scanner or, potentially, no scanner.

This theory coincides well with rendering leaks claiming to be Pixel 4, showing a square camera block that is supposed to house two or three lenses.

There also appears to be a notch or a frame on the front, bottom-triggered speakers and possibly a fingerprint scanner on the screen.

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL may not have fingerprint scanners, if Google chooses instead recognition of the face, retina or voice, as has also been said.

Exclusive: Google Pixel 4 Renders Reveals Square Camera Bump, No Physical Fingerprint Scanner https://t.co/SrRqFNdERA pic.twitter.com/nry9eKfz0sJune 10, 2019

Although the design of the front panel is not entirely clear, it would also appear that the Pixel 4 range might have a full bezel at the top, rather than a notch or knockout hole. This is claimed by a person who apparently took a pixel 4 in the wild (although the front is not visible in the photo).

Despite the above images, it is possible that the Pixel 4 arrives with the perforation design used by the Honor View 20 then introduced to the general public by the Samsung Galaxy S10 line.

At least, that's what an image shows for a screen protector apparently designed for the phone, as well as stereo speakers and virtually no frame.

We also observed in the same way a leaked image below, supposedly showing the Google Pixel 4 XL with a dual-lens camera cut in the upper right corner of the screen – although, as we now know it , the suggested rear design is incorrect, it pours cold. water on the rest of the claims made here.

Indeed, according to the rumor, three Pixel 4 models were being created before Google decided on the one with the square camera block, so the images above may have already been taken into consideration.

Elsewhere, we've heard that the Pixel 4 could have a 5.6 to 5.8-inch screen, while the Pixel 4 XL could have a 6.2 to 6.4-inch screen (compared to the Pixel 3 XL's 5.5 inches and 6.3 inches of 6.3 inches). ).

This same source indicates that the Pixel 4 will measure approximately 147.0 x 68.9 x 8.2 mm (or 9.3 mm in thickness, including the back hump of the camera), and that the Google Pixel 4 XL will make approximately 160.4 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm (up to 9.3 mm at the front). hump of the camera).

We also saw a reference example of Geekbench for the Google Pixel 4. It lists a high-end Snapdragon 855 chipset, as well as 6 GB of RAM, or 4 GB more in the Pixel 3 range. Unsurprisingly, it also lists Android phones Q.

The benchmark includes a single-core score of 3,296 and a multicore score of 9,235, which are solid but not exceptional results for a high-end phone. Of course, it would be a pre-release hardware and software, so that the results at launch could be better.

More unusually, we've heard that Google Pixel 4 may have capacitive rather than mechanical buttons, but the image shared by Google seems to work against this disadvantage, the raised buttons on the side of the handset suggesting mechanical buttons.

It is possible that this change will allow Active Edge (ability to launch Google Assistant by compressing the frame, as in previous pixels) to run the full length of the phone's frame. This could also help improve the design of the phone. Although, especially, image leaks always indicate physical pimples, so take this with a pinch of salt.

The same source added that the Pixel 4 will have front speakers and a perforated camera.

Finally, the code added to the open source Android foundation suggests that Google Pixel 4 would have better dual SIM support, allowing you to use both a normal SIM card and an eSIM card .

Throughout the year, new leaks will continue to arrive, so come back here to keep up to date with the latest developments.

What we want to see

We do not know much about Google Pixel 4 yet, but we know what we would like to see – our suggestions are below.

1. Multiple rear cameras

Since the beginning of the Pixel range in 2016, Google has not only defined what is possible with a single camera sensor, but also in all smartphone cameras.

With stuff like super-resolution zoom, night-time shooting and more, the Pixel 3 in particular stands out from the likes of Huawei, Apple and Samsung in 2018, all seamlessly. Competition does not rest on its laurels, however, with the Huawei P30 Pro in particular to increase the heat.

We would not be surprised to add a software feature to Pixel 4 that could change the game on the left field, but to exceed expectations, a second, third or even fourth sensor at the back would give it a length of time. 39; advance.

Ultra wide-angle, telephoto zoom, monochrome, there are many options. We would like Google to experiment with the options available to them. The results could be spectacular.

2. No guts

For anyone watching smartphone design evolve, 2018 has been the year of the niche. Regardless of the size of the screen, each manufacturer has followed the trend set with the greatest force by the Apple iPhone X, with a lot of copy effort.

The Google Pixel 3 XL is a particularly infamous example of remarkable notch design because it is larger than most others.

We would like the company to completely avoid the notch this year, without using the large frames of the standard Pixel 3, either by using a pinhole camera in the display or by a sliding mechanism.

3. More RAM

Despite the fact that it generally provided a solid software experience to those who used it, the Google Pixel 3 range was not controversial, especially in the management of RAM.

Many users have reported that during the first few weeks of use, the camera application, in particular, used so much available memory that all open applications at that time would be forced to to close.

It might have been forgivable in a low-budget phone with only a handful of RAM available, but this is certainly not the case for a flagship product. For the Pixel 4, we wish to have at least 6 GB of RAM, as well as a sufficiently powerful chipset. We hope this will remove any accusation of poor performance.

4. Stereo speakers

The modest stereo speaker, usually oriented towards the front, had to face a strange existence. Although popular with fans of all handsets due to their presence, they tend to be the first casualties of space saving measures.

In 2019, for example, this feature has been removed from many popular handsets, sometimes replaced by a speaker under the screen.

But for the proposed audio quality and improved listening experience, we would like to see the stereo speakers stay on the Pixel 4 as they did on the Pixel 3 – standing out from the competition in every way.

5. Longer battery life

Packing in huge batteries has become a done thing for most flagship brands in 2019. Almost all sports packs whose size would have been unknown just a few years ago.

However, Google – claiming improved efficiency from year to year – has not so far dramatically improved the size of the battery packs provided with its devices.

And although the first promising signs indicate that the new Snapdragon 855 is significantly more efficient than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 845, we would like Google to tackle everything.

We want to see a pixel able to measure its life in days rather than hours. We hope Google can answer it.

6. Ambitions the size of a stadium

Earlier in 2019, Google "surprised" the world by announcing the creation of its streaming platform "Stadia", which used compression technology to try to make a service accessible to all.

It was promised that the service would reach a multitude of devices, mobiles, consoles or others. The mobile issue is however a little more complex, because even if extending the service to all Android devices will probably be a future ambition, for the moment, the word is that availability will be limited to Pixel devices.

With this in mind, we would like to see Google push this concept as far as possible – but what would it mean? In practice, what we want is an increased focus on network performance (to combat potential latency issues) and, more importantly, a dedicated device.

This would be ideally consistent with what Xiaomi has helped pioneer with its Black Shark gaming handsets – touch controls are not suitable for complex control systems and a dedicated device would help reduce the gap.

7. More color options

In most contexts, from the conference room to the bedroom, black and white options are a solid choice for phones. They add a touch of class and do not stand out in the crowd.

The Pixel line certainly adapts to this subgroup of the population, even if, in the past, it has experienced somewhat wild advances, including the original model "Really Blue" (which was actually very blue).

In the vein of this original, we would like to see the Pixel 4 available in more than a slightly unconventional color, like the iPhone XR and Samsung Galaxy S10e. Whether it is green, blue, yellow or whatever, the new option must stand out from the same colored opposition.

8. A more robust construction

Pixel 3, in no uncertain terms, is a better built phone than its predecessor. Featuring narrow lines and a glass back, it really matches the likes of the various iPhone models launched in 2018.

No inflection of the truth could lead to accusations of resistance to damage, on the contrary. The stone-like finish applied to the glass at the back has shown the tendency to scratch easily, far more than one would have expected.

This meant that those who were selling hundreds of products using their brilliant new Google devices found that it was not long before they regretted not having slapped a deal instantly.

As such, whether via a completely metal construction or via something a little different (even a different glass or treatment), we would like to see Google incorporate a bit of utilitarianism into its design , creating something that anyone can use anytime, any day.