So true Matt yes pixel could have been better we have to say unacceptable from Google but something about it this phone I held used friend I decide to get or already have note 10 plus and pro max but still get this I love Google phones cameras and it just looks good to me
I can tell you my year with the Pixel 3XL and it sucked. I hope the 4 ages more graceful than the 3 as that aged badly. Worse phone I ever had and although I want to give Google another chance what I am seeing ATM suggests that they still have not solved the performance issues. As for the camera, the competition has caught up and bettered on hardware, so that one trick pony doesn't really carry anymore. Hard buy at the price although on eBay you can already get £130 off after a few days. I suspect demand is slow due to the underwhelming specs.
andyH_England pixel 4 had NO performance issues, on the opposite maybe its the fastest & smooother device right now. Photo quality is still a little bit better than other as it is the night photography. The Astro mode is something you won’t find on any phone. Battery is the big problem.
@@ChrisBochtis my Pixel 3XL was fast new but when downhill with time. hopefully, this won't be the case with the Pixel 4, but I would certainly not risk it ATM.
Same. Coming from the S10 I thought I would miss a lot of the feature but this phone just works, and works well. Snappy, intuitive, simple. Testing the camera tomorrow, can't wait to see what it does, also took some astrophotography pictures this morning and man they look amazing.
@Andrew Stances Honestly it's hard to say, I've not had a full day with it yet. I'll charge it fully here soon and see what it can do. It's about the same as my S10+ though from my initial usage which is decent, but I'm a heavy user so keep that in mind. I'll let you know
@Andrew Stances I sit at a desk most days so it sits on a wireless charger. But on weekends with average use my battery is at 30% or so around 5pm and it comes off the charger around 830am
@Andrew Stances 3hr 15 min screen on time at exactly 50% battery. Should give me full day battery if it's around 6hrs screen on time. Video seems to do really well on this phone. I also have dark mode enabled, forced 90mhz screen FYI. Id honestly say it's better battery than my S10+, a recent battery test on YT showed it had exactly 8 min less than the Note 10+ (yet everyone is complaining of the battery but not the notes battery?) It also learns your usage so over time it should improve. Been great so far!
I'm getting between 7 hours and half to 8 hours and 45minutes so far? At first day 1 was getting 5 hours plus, then each day it seem got better better? Now had it for 10 days. It the way how AI working out what you using it and save more battery? If you very heavy user like game all the time then I say find other mobile? I do few video, Netflix, some game, UA-cam and lot of message? I love it it my first time try Google mobile? Hear have lot of trouble with last 3 model mobile hardware? This time spot on? Only need few iron out by update software? Look what happen to iPhone 11 update 4 time with so much problem with software on now 13.2 iOS?
I don't have a pixel 4, but I downloaded the camera mod on my pixel 3xl, and I too am astrophotography picture, and it captured the light trail of an airplane
Wow Matt. A video about something else rather than an Apple product. And it's an 8 minute video without mentioning the iPhone 11. Congrats brother. 👏👏👏
This was my first time watching your channel and your review of this device was the best I've seen. It was practical, seemingly honest, and level headed. You've made me a fan, thank you!
I've been using the phone after coming from the OP 7T Pro McLaren, and I have to say, this is really not a bad phone at all. it's pretty amazing. I get a 4 and a half to 5 and half hours of screen on time. the battery adapts very nicely.
@@thedestroyer8202 not really, it beats the OnePlus 7t pro in the speed test and that's using an 855+, it actually gets better battery life than the S10, and it has easily one of the best displays on the market, it has a really high pixel density and it's very colour accurate plus 90hz, and of course the camera in most areas is hard to beat And the radar for the face unlock is very intuitive, and it's something you'd always be using even without doing anything, and going back to the iPhone would feel so slow
@@kretieg2943 the smaller pixel 4 has a 2800 mah, and for a android phone this is very small. You might get away with that size battery In a iOS device. But its many reviews saying that this battery will have to be plugged in before bedtime.
And brighter display, and more storage, and SD 855+ with 8gb ram, and expandable storage, and a headphone jack, and finger print sensor, and bundled earbuds, and more. Thing thing is far from being the best android phone, this phone is a disappointment.
I would have to agree. I have owned the Pixel 4 Xl for about a week now, and I agree the phone is not perfect, it doesn’t have a flashy design, or ability to levitate on water :) What it does do well, is it is a smartphone. It still has the best software, Android, it still gets updates faster than any other Android device, it still has a good design, and the XL has great battery life. What people have to understand is that everyone has their opinion, and the reviewers that get to review these devices have different needs and wants from people that don’t review tech for a living, those people will have different needs and wants. Me personally I look for what type of experience will I have with a device, namely reliability. The Pixel 4 Xl has been nothing short of reliable, giving me as close to iPhone app experience. The fact this device was made by google, means this device was made with Android 10 in mind, from start to finish, and that’s why you should want to buy this device ;)
Having the 4xl the battery life last a whole day for me and im loving it so far! its a nice break from the apple ios, ive been a user since the 3g to the x, and its a good breath of fresh air! I recommend it to anyone!
The entire phone is just smart, and has so many useful features. Here's another no one talks about: Hold down in the camera app with pointing at text, even a computer screen. You can copy paste the text from the photo. Pixel 4 is the smartest smart phone ever created. Everyone's caught up in the spec race checkers, while Google over here playing chess.
DUDE. This video is nuts. A fair, balanced perspective on a product, incredible production quality, and some great shots accompanying some of the most refreshing commentary I've heard on a tech video in a long time. And all from a UA-camr I'd never so much as heard of. Kudos to you, my man.
@@dedragun Quick question. I have a Pixel 2XL. I'd like to upgrade to the 4XL, but not having a fingerprint scanner does that eliminate whatsapp's biometric security feature? Does whatsapp come with face lock as well? Coz I've only ever seen fingerprint lock option on whatsapp's privacy settings thus far.
As for me the fact I want to pick up a phone says definitely something! I really appreciated your review because non focused on specs but on your actual experience, without losing sight of the average consumer.
I don't agree with some of your points but articulated your point very well, concisely and the production quality is great. Will keep an eye out for more of your stuff
Outstanding production quality. Why did I discover you just now? This is a great review and honestly the same I look at my Pixel 4 XL. I don't stay with the Pixel line because of the hardware and specs, but also for the overall software experience. Android just runs so smooth and seamless on the Pixel I wasn't able to experience on other devices outside the Pixel line. I love how you put the camera in perspective - Photo samples, video samples, astrophotography. In combination with the commentary and music a real treat. The HDR+ tech behind the Pixel sure is amazing and still "wows" me regulary. I have yet to get a tripod to try out astrophotography, luckily I live in an area with very little light pollution so I have high hopes for the results I may get. Subscribed. Keep up that good work, will check out more of your videos. On a side note: I saw that one Astrophotography with the "light trails" on the road + mountain in the background on Instagram just before randomly discovering your video. I was a bit confused when suddenly the just "liked" photo from Instagram also showed up here :D
I'm a convert for Project Soli. Last night I had to get up at 4am in the pitch dark, I reached out for my phone and it just lit up having detected my hand. It automatically unlocked and I could use it to see. It was some Jedi level shit...I was genuinely impressed. The same sort of thing for the silencing of the alarm / reminders, it's pretty damn cool. When it matures I can actually see it being something I can't live without on my phone.
I love the Pixel 4. It's a smooth experience, coming off the Pixel 2 I was expecting it to feel foreign. When I had an iPhone I always felt like they changed everything with every major update. I'll say my biggest gripe, having used the phone for a week, is that you can't input multiple face profiles. I work outside so I usually wear a hat and sunglasses. It can't recognize me, so I have to take my glasses off each time I open my phone.
How you handle the battery situation? Will you say it is something that a non-power average user can deal with for a regular day without sacrificing the new features?
@@TheFancyDino I'm not a power user but have normal use from about 6AM to 10pm.. usually around 15-20 percent when I put it on the very cool Google Wireless Charger. Works great for me. Huge upgrade from my P2XL
@@DJMMLJ it's all part of the Pixel "experience". It's really more of an adventure. Waking up to a new update every month and figuring out what bugs came thru and if they actually fixed last months bugs. Fun times if you don't really NEED to use your phone...
Google places the camera aspect of the phone as top priority. So it appeals to users who are particularly enthusiastic about photography. And then they omit a super-wide angle lens. That was a huge mistake for 2019. I’m sure it will cost them a lot of phone sales. Anyway, great, honest video. And I still like what Google are doing with the Pixel line.
Part of me doesn't like that I got the pixel 4 XL for Christmas But a bigger part of me wanna take some mind blowing picture I had the pixel for over a week now and it has all the stuff I need and most of my wants. I also like the improved Google assistant. The size of the screen is pretty decent. I love the forehead because notches and holes get in the way when I watch videos and whenever I play games.
I switched from apple to a pixel 4(Android) And this blew my mind. I love it so much more than apple. One thing that stood out for me is the phone itself. It looks astonishing love it.
@jayfran I have an IPhone 11 and I’m thinking of switching over to the Pixel 4. Do you ever have a hard time hearing people when you’re on a phone call? I used to have the pixel 3a, and I could not understand someone on a phone call. Hence why I got an iPhone 11. But I miss my google pixel.
@@Cr8zycat if I were u I would wait for pixel 5 cuz it's right around the corner and no I have no issues with the pixel 4 altho I have heard some ppl do have issues with speakers
Jay Fran ahh, thanks! Do you by chance know what’s supposed to be different on the pixel 5? I’m hoping it may be slightly cheaper. That’s good that the phone call quality is good! I know the 3a is supposed to be the cheaper version of the pixel 3 - maybe that’s why the phone calls weren’t always clear.
@@Cr8zycat I doubt it would be cheaper but since u have an 11 you could trade it in so it can pay for the most of the pixel 4 and then u just need to pay 100$ for the rest of the pixel 4. Like the pixel 4 is 900$ and the 11 I think is 800$ so of I trade in the 11 for the pixel 4 u just need to pay 100$. But no idk when the 5 is coming out or if it would be cheaper but my pixel is only a few months old so if I do want to upgrade I would prob wait a few years
Jay Fran I sadly don’t think it’ll workout that way. I’m with Verizon, and for me to get the Pixel now, I have to pay $223 since I’m not eligible for an upgr yet :/ but thanks for the advice!! It seems like a really cool, good phone - and I miss my old pixel 3a (minus not being able to understand someone on the phone)
This guy deserve more subs and like. He has MKBHD quality. I won’t skip ads if he has any. With his content , voice, how he deliver and editing skills, he definitely gonna be big in reviews community.
Can't agree more. As Nexus 6 user I felt the link between me and my phone. There's something that works, something invisible. And I love to see this relationship continues to live in the newer G phones
Tech reviewers will want all the video and camera options available but in reality normal real consumers will never even get into camera settings to change anything, this is perfect for real normal people. Point, shoot, enjoy is the formula Google knows people wants also Apple. If tech "reviewers" wouldn't complain so much about no 4k 60fps among other things OEM'S would not feel the pressure or need to put them on a PHONE. Most people don't even have a computer powerful enough to edit a raw 4k video so what you reviewers want or need don't necessarily means consumers need it or want it as well, big difference there. Excellent video quality here as always 👌
I would like to make a comment on your review proficiency. I have watched many, many reviews with all the "big names", but your delivery, tone, pitch and presentation in general is on a level with the best out there. I hope you acquire many more subscribers. Your work is fantastic. Good luck.
Anyone who gives this phone a chance and runs it more than 2 weeks is blown away. I love mine and have been getting 7:34 hrs screen on time up from 5:41 and growing thanks to adaptive battery.
I think this is where I am basically with the Pixel 4 as well. I pickup other Android devices like the phenomenal OnePlus7 Pro and there's just little things that make your realize how much Google really focused on the software experience. It's a very interesting device to ponder about.
I freaking love this review.... I think it speaks to Pixel users. We don't love Pixel phones because they are flashy or have the newest tech, but we love the experience we get from this phone. I always love to find other Pixel owners and they always love their devices. A lot of people fail to realize there is more to a device than just paper specs, the user experience says it all.
The finger print sensor is the biggest bummer for me. Almost all my apps use a fingerprint login and now all of them are back to punching in a password everytime
Man this phone is a treasure. I have been using since one month ! Android has been tailor made for the pixel series. I am loving it and it's purely my own opinion.
that joshua tree national park footage was amazing, thanks. a welcome change from all the reviews i've been watching showing a bunch of skyscrapers. this video might have sold me on the 4 xl.
yes, that's right....the stock android is the magic here...I use a Nokia 8.1 (a mid-ranger tho)....but still I just want to hold the phone in my hands and just scroll through random things... I got your feelings. User-friendliness is what makes a phone likeable. People often forget this factor while choosing their phone
Very nice review and, I believe, you took the right and proper approach which was to emphasize your experience using the phone over specs and what is lacking.
The astrophotography is the main reason I keep going back and forth between the OnePlus 7 pro and the pixel 4. Other than the size because I also don't love jumbo phones
i just bought pixel 4xl and i have only one complain about it that is the screen is not bright enough for me. otherwise i loved the experience of pixel 4xl.
Great review of this phone from a user experience standpoint. I've had my Pixel 4 XL for about a week now and am generally happy. It's not perfect, but I never shoot 60fps or even in 4k most of the time, I don't need a ton of extra storage, and also use the telephoto more than a wide angle lens. It's not for everyone but I don't think it deserves all the hate most of the tech press and enthusiasts are directing at it.
Brilliant Astro photography... I can't take advantage of mine living in a light polluting city but it's nice to know if I'm ever in the situation I can take those kinds of shots
PREACH BRUV. Finally a review that isn't blowing the battery or other OMG CRISIS PIXEL SUCKS AGAIN issues out of proportion. Every Pixel release the media shits on it on usually baseless shit. This year yes the battery is simply average and the storage options suck. BUT i love the pixel 3a been using it since it came out. And this phone is amazing. My friends with the new S10+ and iPhones were asking what phone I had after taking photos at renaissance fair. It may not be the fastest but the pure google experience and everything about this phone is great. So I can imagine how much of an improvement the 4 is. Pixel 3a is the favorite phone I've used this past decade. And it was half the price of everything else out there. Specs aren't everything. I love my budget pixel and I think I'd love the 4 experience because of the software experience and beefed up speed. Mediocre battery life doesn't make a phone terrible. It has nearly the same screen on time as Samsung s10+ for about 5.5 hours...Not sure how that got labeled as a phone killer but samsung's phone is just fine. Just media hate for pixel devices.
I just got the OnePlus 7t. First time ever not owning a Samsung device. Feels weird. But I don't even use the 90hrr. I keep it on 60 cuz you can't even tell the difference between the two.
Yes you can on certain apps..give you a example...I have the daily mail online app ..when it's at 60hz it's choppy when I scroll but when it's at 90hz it's buttery smooth..... and it doesn't affect the battery that much..
Great video and nice to see an objective review rather than typical bashing. My Pixel 3a had an accident over Xmas and was going to get a 4 until I saw a barrage of negative feedback. My main wants are camera, reliability and regular software/security updates. I was looking at Xiaomi and Huawei but on going support concerns me.
For those of you who own the 4; how many apps have been updated to use face unlock as of January 2020? Face ID is an absolutely necessary feature to me, as I have warped fingerprints. Also, those of you who’ve turned it off...were there any battery gains when turning off soli? I’d turn that and the 90hz off immediately, and I’m curious if that would improve battery life.
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Seriously though those Astrophotography mode photos are crazy! What do you think about them?
Matt Gonzalez might have missed you mentioning where you took these shots. Where did you go to get take those astrophotography photos?
Joshua Tree National Park
Matt Gonzalez thanks! We are planning a trip to Anza Borrego Stare Park. I’ve read recently it’s one of the best places to go for night photography.
So true Matt yes pixel could have been better we have to say unacceptable from Google but something about it this phone I held used friend I decide to get or already have note 10 plus and pro max but still get this I love Google phones cameras and it just looks good to me
How did you find the Dual Exposure controls?
At last an honest review of somebody who actually uses the phone and speaks about the experience instead of specs
I can tell you my year with the Pixel 3XL and it sucked. I hope the 4 ages more graceful than the 3 as that aged badly. Worse phone I ever had and although I want to give Google another chance what I am seeing ATM suggests that they still have not solved the performance issues.
As for the camera, the competition has caught up and bettered on hardware, so that one trick pony doesn't really carry anymore.
Hard buy at the price although on eBay you can already get £130 off after a few days. I suspect demand is slow due to the underwhelming specs.
andyH_England pixel 4 had NO performance issues, on the opposite maybe its the fastest & smooother device right now.
Photo quality is still a little bit better than other as it is the night photography. The Astro mode is something you won’t find on any phone.
Battery is the big problem.
kemistrypops that’s funny coming from an android user 🤣 jk
@@ChrisBochtis my Pixel 3XL was fast new but when downhill with time. hopefully, this won't be the case with the Pixel 4, but I would certainly not risk it ATM.
Yes my thoughts exactly specs aren't everything
I own this phone and think this video explains exactly how I feel about it. It's perfect for me. Thx man
Same. Coming from the S10 I thought I would miss a lot of the feature but this phone just works, and works well. Snappy, intuitive, simple. Testing the camera tomorrow, can't wait to see what it does, also took some astrophotography pictures this morning and man they look amazing.
@Andrew Stances Honestly it's hard to say, I've not had a full day with it yet. I'll charge it fully here soon and see what it can do. It's about the same as my S10+ though from my initial usage which is decent, but I'm a heavy user so keep that in mind. I'll let you know
@Andrew Stances I sit at a desk most days so it sits on a wireless charger. But on weekends with average use my battery is at 30% or so around 5pm and it comes off the charger around 830am
@Andrew Stances 3hr 15 min screen on time at exactly 50% battery. Should give me full day battery if it's around 6hrs screen on time. Video seems to do really well on this phone. I also have dark mode enabled, forced 90mhz screen FYI. Id honestly say it's better battery than my S10+, a recent battery test on YT showed it had exactly 8 min less than the Note 10+ (yet everyone is complaining of the battery but not the notes battery?) It also learns your usage so over time it should improve. Been great so far!
I'm getting between 7 hours and half to 8 hours and 45minutes so far?
At first day 1 was getting 5 hours plus, then each day it seem got better better? Now had it for 10 days. It the way how AI working out what you using it and save more battery? If you very heavy user like game all the time then I say find other mobile? I do few video, Netflix, some game, UA-cam and lot of message? I love it it my first time try Google mobile? Hear have lot of trouble with last 3 model mobile hardware? This time spot on? Only need few iron out by update software? Look what happen to iPhone 11 update 4 time with so much problem with software on now 13.2 iOS?
Those Astro shots were insane! I love the one with the car light trail.
wait what? was that a car? I thought it was either a train or a gas station.
I don't have a pixel 4, but I downloaded the camera mod on my pixel 3xl, and I too am astrophotography picture, and it captured the light trail of an airplane
Just google the word 'Astrophotography'. You will see images 100 times better, but I guess everything in life is relative, and ignorance is bliss.
@@TheRitualChannel It's a freaking phone. I know what it could be, I used a Sony A7R IV recently for Astrophotography. I'm aware.
@@ThisIsTechToday then let me ask, would you ever really use the Pixel 4 for astro work?
Wow Matt. A video about something else rather than an Apple product. And it's an 8 minute video without mentioning the iPhone 11. Congrats brother. 👏👏👏
D. Reyna but here you are talking about an Apple product in the comments
Jay Aaa you said it and it means nothing
Jay Aaa Hey look someone who hates apple in a tech youtubers comment section. How original.
@@samueljames657 Yes I'm aware of that. Thank you
D. Reyna so stfu about it. Oh yes, the pixel 4 is a dumpster fire and I don’t trust google with my privacy. Good luck with that POS phone
Finally a review that make sense. Not just copy paste from everyone else.
This was my first time watching your channel and your review of this device was the best I've seen. It was practical, seemingly honest, and level headed. You've made me a fan, thank you!
Hands down best pixel 4 video out there. Has flaws, doesn't mean it sucks. It does some important things great. Thanks Matt
Yes it was good, but this is more detailed and on point: ua-cam.com/video/q-6x1kjSMrk/v-deo.html
11 pro max is better but ok, pixel 4 is a step behind all flag ships this year
It sucks.... Imagine of apple were to have done this, y'all be knocking their heads off
"Has flaws, doesn't mean it sucks" just like any other phones out there..
Hey its me! JM for the price point I think it does
Very underrated phone which is now rediscovered because of the low cost on the refurb market.
I do agree with you.
However, I still think it needed to be 200$ cheaper
Give a couple weeks
Ya if you wait the Pixel's prices always fluctuate after some time since they don't sell a lot
Agreed but $300
I've been using the phone after coming from the OP 7T Pro McLaren, and I have to say, this is really not a bad phone at all. it's pretty amazing. I get a 4 and a half to 5 and half hours of screen on time. the battery adapts very nicely.
Amazing video! If pixel 4 had a wide angle and bigger battery, this would have been one of the best android phone on the market!
Not rly it would be shit on by other phones
@@thedestroyer8202 not really, it beats the OnePlus 7t pro in the speed test and that's using an 855+, it actually gets better battery life than the S10, and it has easily one of the best displays on the market, it has a really high pixel density and it's very colour accurate plus 90hz, and of course the camera in most areas is hard to beat
And the radar for the face unlock is very intuitive, and it's something you'd always be using even without doing anything, and going back to the iPhone would feel so slow
Bigger battery? Mophie.
@@kretieg2943 the smaller pixel 4 has a 2800 mah, and for a android phone this is very small. You might get away with that size battery In a iOS device. But its many reviews saying that this battery will have to be plugged in before bedtime.
And brighter display, and more storage, and SD 855+ with 8gb ram, and expandable storage, and a headphone jack, and finger print sensor, and bundled earbuds, and more. Thing thing is far from being the best android phone, this phone is a disappointment.
I would have to agree. I have owned the Pixel 4 Xl for about a week now, and I agree the phone is not perfect, it doesn’t have a flashy design, or ability to levitate on water :) What it does do well, is it is a smartphone. It still has the best software, Android, it still gets updates faster than any other Android device, it still has a good design, and the XL has great battery life.
What people have to understand is that everyone has their opinion, and the reviewers that get to review these devices have different needs and wants from people that don’t review tech for a living, those people will have different needs and wants.
Me personally I look for what type of experience will I have with a device, namely reliability. The Pixel 4 Xl has been nothing short of reliable, giving me as close to iPhone app experience. The fact this device was made by google, means this device was made with Android 10 in mind, from start to finish, and that’s why you should want to buy this device ;)
Excellent response
funny thing is I love the design of Pixel phones because its understated and minimalist.
@@j.d.5709 I also love the design I love the clean simple look of it.
@@j.d.5709 Yeah. Same here. I don't know why but i love this minimalistic design.
Did you just say XL has a great battery life? Every single usage says less than 5 hours.
Just recently switched from an iPhone 7 to the 4 and loving it!
I made a new instagram just for astrophotography with the Pixel 4
Having the 4xl the battery life last a whole day for me and im loving it so far! its a nice break from the apple ios, ive been a user since the 3g to the x, and its a good breath of fresh air! I recommend it to anyone!
Did you change anything in settings for the battery life to be good?
Best review I've seen of the pixel 4 so far. A review that actually talks about using the phone. How ironic that they're hard to find.
You can set it to save the RAW image for editing.
One of the best features slept on is the phone dial app that is actually a phone book to search local businesses.
The entire phone is just smart, and has so many useful features. Here's another no one talks about: Hold down in the camera app with pointing at text, even a computer screen. You can copy paste the text from the photo. Pixel 4 is the smartest smart phone ever created. Everyone's caught up in the spec race checkers, while Google over here playing chess.
@@S7ARBOY Agreed!
For me all I care is to take amazing photos and mesmerize my friends with their own photos. And pixel is still the best for me.
This is the best review on the Pixel 4 I've seen, thank you!
Great vid! Experience is often overlooked by the spec chasers. For me, it's the entire reason I use Pixel devices. Keep up the good work 👍
DUDE. This video is nuts. A fair, balanced perspective on a product, incredible production quality, and some great shots accompanying some of the most refreshing commentary I've heard on a tech video in a long time. And all from a UA-camr I'd never so much as heard of. Kudos to you, my man.
I do miss my pixel 2 xl sometimes. Something about vanilla Android just tickles my pickle
Hahaha definitely gonna use that
@@dedragun Quick question. I have a Pixel 2XL. I'd like to upgrade to the 4XL, but not having a fingerprint scanner does that eliminate whatsapp's biometric security feature? Does whatsapp come with face lock as well? Coz I've only ever seen fingerprint lock option on whatsapp's privacy settings thus far.
@@imranvp As far as I know there is no face unlock option natively on Whatsapp, at least right now
@@imranvp me too but this time it's my bank passwords and other useful stuff, it's really useful
As for me the fact I want to pick up a phone says definitely something!
I really appreciated your review because non focused on specs but on your actual experience, without losing sight of the average consumer.
Best review, so objective, not clouded by specs. Great job mate!
Love the background in your A-Roll!! Great content in general, as always, but really loving the new stuff!
Thanks so much!
I don't agree with some of your points but articulated your point very well, concisely and the production quality is great. Will keep an eye out for more of your stuff
Blown away by this video Matt! The production quality was top notch and your voice was very easy to listen to. Subscribed!
You're the only honest reviewer admitting that it takes Great video with just the lack of options. Amen 🙌🏾❤️
Outstanding production quality. Why did I discover you just now?
This is a great review and honestly the same I look at my Pixel 4 XL. I don't stay with the Pixel line because of the hardware and specs, but also for the overall software experience. Android just runs so smooth and seamless on the Pixel I wasn't able to experience on other devices outside the Pixel line.
I love how you put the camera in perspective - Photo samples, video samples, astrophotography. In combination with the commentary and music a real treat. The HDR+ tech behind the Pixel sure is amazing and still "wows" me regulary. I have yet to get a tripod to try out astrophotography, luckily I live in an area with very little light pollution so I have high hopes for the results I may get.
Subscribed. Keep up that good work, will check out more of your videos.
On a side note: I saw that one Astrophotography with the "light trails" on the road + mountain in the background on Instagram just before randomly discovering your video. I was a bit confused when suddenly the just "liked" photo from Instagram also showed up here :D
Incredible astral photos! Please upload full quality photos somewhere we can download to use as wallpaper!
Best Pixel 4 review I've seen so far🔥
Subscribed!
Exactly the way I've been feeling about my 4XL, I still need to get out of the city sometime and try that astral photography out!
I'm a convert for Project Soli. Last night I had to get up at 4am in the pitch dark, I reached out for my phone and it just lit up having detected my hand. It automatically unlocked and I could use it to see. It was some Jedi level shit...I was genuinely impressed. The same sort of thing for the silencing of the alarm / reminders, it's pretty damn cool. When it matures I can actually see it being something I can't live without on my phone.
You see those pictures and you look down at that little phone in your hand and go....ohhh myyy gosh, you are special little guy.
I love the Pixel 4. It's a smooth experience, coming off the Pixel 2 I was expecting it to feel foreign. When I had an iPhone I always felt like they changed everything with every major update.
I'll say my biggest gripe, having used the phone for a week, is that you can't input multiple face profiles.
I work outside so I usually wear a hat and sunglasses. It can't recognize me, so I have to take my glasses off each time I open my phone.
I like my pixel 4 and I'm amazed with it
@@samueljames657 of course he does
@@samueljames657 Who doesn't?
How you handle the battery situation? Will you say it is something that a non-power average user can deal with for a regular day without sacrificing the new features?
@@TheFancyDino oh I meant the 4xl
@@TheFancyDino I'm not a power user but have normal use from about 6AM to 10pm.. usually around 15-20 percent when I put it on the very cool Google Wireless Charger. Works great for me. Huge upgrade from my P2XL
im really loving my pixel 4xl. you'll only knew how good it is until you really use the phone for about one week.
@@DJMMLJ what
@@DJMMLJ you're right but software gets better with time, it adapts
@@DJMMLJ it's all part of the Pixel "experience". It's really more of an adventure. Waking up to a new update every month and figuring out what bugs came thru and if they actually fixed last months bugs. Fun times if you don't really NEED to use your phone...
All I wanted was a bigger battery for both. 3400mAh on the 4 and 4,200 on the XL
Google places the camera aspect of the phone as top priority. So it appeals to users who are particularly enthusiastic about photography. And then they omit a super-wide angle lens. That was a huge mistake for 2019. I’m sure it will cost them a lot of phone sales.
Anyway, great, honest video. And I still like what Google are doing with the Pixel line.
Part of me doesn't like that I got the pixel 4 XL for Christmas
But a bigger part of me wanna take some mind blowing picture
I had the pixel for over a week now and it has all the stuff I need and most of my wants. I also like the improved Google assistant. The size of the screen is pretty decent. I love the forehead because notches and holes get in the way when I watch videos and whenever I play games.
I switched from apple to a pixel 4(Android)
And this blew my mind. I love it so much more than apple. One thing that stood out for me is the phone itself. It looks astonishing love it.
@jayfran I have an IPhone 11 and I’m thinking of switching over to the Pixel 4. Do you ever have a hard time hearing people when you’re on a phone call? I used to have the pixel 3a, and I could not understand someone on a phone call. Hence why I got an iPhone 11. But I miss my google pixel.
@@Cr8zycat if I were u I would wait for pixel 5 cuz it's right around the corner and no I have no issues with the pixel 4 altho I have heard some ppl do have issues with speakers
Jay Fran ahh, thanks! Do you by chance know what’s supposed to be different on the pixel 5? I’m hoping it may be slightly cheaper. That’s good that the phone call quality is good! I know the 3a is supposed to be the cheaper version of the pixel 3 - maybe that’s why the phone calls weren’t always clear.
@@Cr8zycat I doubt it would be cheaper but since u have an 11 you could trade it in so it can pay for the most of the pixel 4 and then u just need to pay 100$ for the rest of the pixel 4. Like the pixel 4 is 900$ and the 11 I think is 800$ so of I trade in the 11 for the pixel 4 u just need to pay 100$. But no idk when the 5 is coming out or if it would be cheaper but my pixel is only a few months old so if I do want to upgrade I would prob wait a few years
Jay Fran I sadly don’t think it’ll workout that way. I’m with Verizon, and for me to get the Pixel now, I have to pay $223 since I’m not eligible for an upgr yet :/ but thanks for the advice!! It seems like a really cool, good phone - and I miss my old pixel 3a (minus not being able to understand someone on the phone)
Hands down....BEST Video editing 😍😍😍
Loved your work here !!
Thanks so much!
Beautiful investigative work. My pixel is coming in the mail today and I'm even more excited now
If you force the 90 hertz on the developer settings it will be at 90 all the time. Battery life lasts 4-5H
Your videos are awesome, beautifully cinematic vibes, very well done👏🏻. Also best pixel 4 review on UA-cam by far !
How's the Pixel 4XL for someone who works a corporate job, and has lots of emails, calls and meetings to attend?
No way. Go with the oneplus 7t or 7tpro
This guy deserve more subs and like.
He has MKBHD quality.
I won’t skip ads if he has any. With his content , voice, how he deliver and editing skills, he definitely gonna be big in reviews community.
Can't agree more. As Nexus 6 user I felt the link between me and my phone. There's something that works, something invisible. And I love to see this relationship continues to live in the newer G phones
Tech reviewers will want all the video and camera options available but in reality normal real consumers will never even get into camera settings to change anything, this is perfect for real normal people. Point, shoot, enjoy is the formula Google knows people wants also Apple. If tech "reviewers" wouldn't complain so much about no 4k 60fps among other things OEM'S would not feel the pressure or need to put them on a PHONE. Most people don't even have a computer powerful enough to edit a raw 4k video so what you reviewers want or need don't necessarily means consumers need it or want it as well, big difference there. Excellent video quality here as always 👌
Always love your videos! Simple, subtle and cinematic.
I would like to make a comment on your review proficiency. I have watched many, many reviews with all the "big names", but your delivery, tone, pitch and presentation in general is on a level with the best out there. I hope you acquire many more subscribers. Your work is fantastic. Good luck.
Thank you!
And just like that, new subscriber. This video is perfect
Price drop sale Pixel 4 $499 unlocked now and. Pixel 4 XL $599 unlocked on sale online now. Great. Deal.
The scene of Google Pixel next to Steve Job's biography is unique! Great and balanced review of the Pixel 4.
Anyone who gives this phone a chance and runs it more than 2 weeks is blown away. I love mine and have been getting 7:34 hrs screen on time up from 5:41 and growing thanks to adaptive battery.
what was the music playing during the astrophotography portion?
Your very honest and no BS reviewing just earned a sub and like. I look forward to your future reviews.
I think this is where I am basically with the Pixel 4 as well. I pickup other Android devices like the phenomenal OnePlus7 Pro and there's just little things that make your realize how much Google really focused on the software experience. It's a very interesting device to ponder about.
That wallpaper is on point👌 Where could I get it?
if I'm not mistaken that may be one of the stock wallpapers included with the device
Wow awesome review man, I subscribed love this video looking forward to more.
Another great video man, congrats!
You nailed the important aspect of the gp4. Well put analysis. Bdw did you use some adjustments to make the stars pop out?
Thanks! And no that's straight out of camera using the astrophotography mode
First time I see your reviews, pretty good. I love your style.
I freaking love this review.... I think it speaks to Pixel users. We don't love Pixel phones because they are flashy or have the newest tech, but we love the experience we get from this phone. I always love to find other Pixel owners and they always love their devices. A lot of people fail to realize there is more to a device than just paper specs, the user experience says it all.
You deserve more views
Like they say, it's more than the sum of it's parts.....
The real-time transcription audio recorder is the ultimate hook for me.
The finger print sensor is the biggest bummer for me. Almost all my apps use a fingerprint login and now all of them are back to punching in a password everytime
Get a password manager like LastPass.. it’ll fill in the passwords for you. Works very well on my Pixel 4 XL.
Honest reviews like this is what we need (Not good battery, not good design, bad security “Face ID” ) not really a flagship.
That astrophotography is amazing! I hope they put it on the pixel 3 and 3 XL soon
Man this phone is a treasure. I have been using since one month !
Android has been tailor made for the pixel series. I am loving it and it's purely my own opinion.
Haari N M I can’t use no other android if it’s not the pixel line
that joshua tree national park footage was amazing, thanks. a welcome change from all the reviews i've been watching showing a bunch of skyscrapers. this video might have sold me on the 4 xl.
Astrophotography mode is the only thing that I'm not sure if go for the Pixel 4 XL or iPhone 11 Pro Max 😥
Dude this video is great. Music, timing, editing, the shots. 👍👍
Great vid bro what music is that when you show the epic video and pics just before the stars
Nice, dude. No ranting nor praising, just differently honest. You got a new subscriber
yes, that's right....the stock android is the magic here...I use a Nokia 8.1 (a mid-ranger tho)....but still I just want to hold the phone in my hands and just scroll through random things... I got your feelings. User-friendliness is what makes a phone likeable. People often forget this factor while choosing their phone
Love your video style mate... honest, like I’m talking to a mate.
Very nice review and, I believe, you took the right and proper approach which was to emphasize your experience using the phone over specs and what is lacking.
The astrophotography is the main reason I keep going back and forth between the OnePlus 7 pro and the pixel 4. Other than the size because I also don't love jumbo phones
I tried Astrophotography on my OnePlus 6 ... And wow. Their algorithms are really some dark magic, it's insane.
@fntm Telegram, search GCam OnePlus 6
6:10 THAT'S a great shot! really impressed and nice review
Thank you for not shitting on every little thing and just telling us how how you feel
i just bought pixel 4xl and i have only one complain about it that is the screen is not bright enough for me.
otherwise i loved the experience of pixel 4xl.
This was a great review... Coming from a 4xl user... This is spot on. In standard Google hardware style... Expect glowing reviews in 6 months.
We need more honest people like you here on youtube
Amazing effort Matt ! Excellent content and equally impressive layout of views. Pretty darn impressed ! 👍
Very interested in this phone. But how would it be taking photos of the moon
Good question
Great review of this phone from a user experience standpoint. I've had my Pixel 4 XL for about a week now and am generally happy. It's not perfect, but I never shoot 60fps or even in 4k most of the time, I don't need a ton of extra storage, and also use the telephoto more than a wide angle lens.
It's not for everyone but I don't think it deserves all the hate most of the tech press and enthusiasts are directing at it.
Brilliant Astro photography... I can't take advantage of mine living in a light polluting city but it's nice to know if I'm ever in the situation I can take those kinds of shots
PREACH BRUV. Finally a review that isn't blowing the battery or other OMG CRISIS PIXEL SUCKS AGAIN issues out of proportion. Every Pixel release the media shits on it on usually baseless shit. This year yes the battery is simply average and the storage options suck. BUT i love the pixel 3a been using it since it came out. And this phone is amazing. My friends with the new S10+ and iPhones were asking what phone I had after taking photos at renaissance fair. It may not be the fastest but the pure google experience and everything about this phone is great. So I can imagine how much of an improvement the 4 is. Pixel 3a is the favorite phone I've used this past decade. And it was half the price of everything else out there. Specs aren't everything. I love my budget pixel and I think I'd love the 4 experience because of the software experience and beefed up speed. Mediocre battery life doesn't make a phone terrible. It has nearly the same screen on time as Samsung s10+ for about 5.5 hours...Not sure how that got labeled as a phone killer but samsung's phone is just fine. Just media hate for pixel devices.
I just got the OnePlus 7t. First time ever not owning a Samsung device. Feels weird. But I don't even use the 90hrr. I keep it on 60 cuz you can't even tell the difference between the two.
Yes you can on certain apps..give you a example...I have the daily mail online app ..when it's at 60hz it's choppy when I scroll but when it's at 90hz it's buttery smooth..... and it doesn't affect the battery that much..
Thanks bro! I'll go to Joshua tree next week, can't wait to test my pixel 4 xl for astrophotography as well!! Lol
Great video and nice to see an objective review rather than typical bashing. My Pixel 3a had an accident over Xmas and was going to get a 4 until I saw a barrage of negative feedback.
My main wants are camera, reliability and regular software/security updates. I was looking at Xiaomi and Huawei but on going support concerns me.
Great video 👍. Very well said. Was that video in the park shot on the Pixel 4 too?
Beautiful video footage. Made me subscribe! Thanks 👍🏻
For those of you who own the 4; how many apps have been updated to use face unlock as of January 2020? Face ID is an absolutely necessary feature to me, as I have warped fingerprints.
Also, those of you who’ve turned it off...were there any battery gains when turning off soli? I’d turn that and the 90hz off immediately, and I’m curious if that would improve battery life.
I compare my Pixel 2 XL screen and Pixel 4 XL screen, side by side, and the 4XL blows it out the water. INSANE.