@@Matt-bp5vy Also about the Google provided phone and travel stuff though, not everyone mentions that, he mentions every last detail of it and that is just great and I really respect that.
Well screens have got bigger (and higher refresh rates) and apps start to suck more power... This is a small battery even by 2016 standards and my standard Galaxy S7 lasts better than this if it has a new battery
Agreed. I don't get why they seem to think having such poor battery life is acceptable. And it's not the first time it's happened either. If you use the phone for a year or two (which shouldn't be unexpected) the battery's only going to be even worse.
I can give 15 reasons why this phone isn't worth your money: 1. Small battery. 2. No notch, but enornouse top and bottom bezels (1st gen minimal-bezel phones like the Galaxy S8 and LG G6 had smaller bezels). 3. No headphone jack. 4. No USB headphones in the box. 5. 18W fast charging isn't that fast anymore. 6. No secure biometrics. 7. 64GB and 128GB options? What is this, 2017?! 8. 6GB RAM is technically enough, but behind the competition. 9. No newer SD 855+ SoC. 10. back panel design copied from Apple. 11. 5.7" in 19:9 ratio is way too small and 6.3" isn't that big either nowadays. 12. Only two color options, and another limited edition one. 13. The radar thingy is a needless gimmick, which bumps the price of the device for no reason. 14. No microSD expansion, which is disappointing given how even the 128GB on-board option isn't enough these days. 15. No reverse wireless charging.
Who uses phone calls on phones these days? I think my last phone call on my mobile device was 18 months ago and I use my phone 6+hours screen time every day.
@@ukbondraider I guess you are unemployed then because if my boss has something important to tell me he calls me not sends an sms or email and hopes that at some point I will answer. That's what calls are for, to make instant contact not wait for someone to actually want to respond you.
I am more then fine with the forehead of the pixel 4. however some things like 64gb with ufs 2.1... a small battery... it makes it really hard... also not full quality on drive for pictures and only for 3 months... so why is that even a thing? And a wide angle.... If you only have 2 sensors... then a wide angle is a must!
Concept Creator Agreed. If they had upped the storage, upped the battery, upped the Google services, and have a wide angle, I would have called this Googles redemption phone, worthy of being an alternative to the iPhones and Galaxies and Mates of the world. But in its current state? Nah, not at all. Cameras are good, but not blowing away the competition, in fact losing in a lot of ways. Software support is great, but others are better or match it. I just don’t understand why Google can’t make a flagship the right way.
[COMMENT FROM GOOGLE] Hey folks. Google got back to me with comment concerning some of the shortcomings I noted above. Here's the company's feedback (and my responses, where applicable): [AUTOFOCUS ON SELFIE] "We made a number of changes to the front-facing cameras in Pixel 4 compared to Pixel 3. For example, because of the success of Pixel 3’s Group Selfie Cam, Pixel 4’s single front-facing Camera is a Group Selfie Cam. Compared to Pixel 3’s narrow default Camera, Pixel 4’s Group Selfie Cam has larger pixels with better dynamic range, and it also uses a fixed-focus lens. Fixed-focus lenses actually have some noticeable advantages over variable-focus ones -- for example, they have less natural bokeh, which makes it easier to get sharp-looking backgrounds as well as faces, and they’re always well-focused even in low light." (MrMobile: fair, but I'd have preferred the autofocus and the 97-degree option, which makes for a more versatile vlogging experience) [BATTERY] "We recognize how important battery life is for users, and we work really hard to balance battery size and device dimensions, with new, helpful experiences for users. Pixel 4 is our most ambitious design yet. To maintain a great fit-in-hand, we shrunk the battery slightly from the prior Pixel 3 device. We then leaned more heavily on software to deliver all-day battery, and designed features accordingly." (MrMobile: I think we see how this worked out in the end.) [LACK OF 4K60] "Pixel 4 supports 4k video recording on the rear can at 30 frames per second. We find that the overwhelming majority of users stick with 1080p, so we focus our energy on improving our quality in this mode versus enabling a 4k60fps mode that could use up to half a gigabyte of storage every minute." (MrMobile: the obvious counterpoint is that the phone should have *much* more onboard storage at this price point anyway. Thanks to Google for the comment!
When you spoke about the loss of the fingerprint reader and what it would mean for apps that use it...I was like 🤯🤯 didn't even think of that! Keep the honest, practical, great quality videos coming and I'll keep watching to make great mobile decisions.
Yo Daddy It took the iphone 1-2 years for most apps to get the Face-ID login. It is great now as all my apps work well, instantly. But knowing Android it will take longer, though hopefully Google will have thought of that with Android 10?
So I guess people checking their banks and sites requiring to log on, the only option is typing in the password, since there is no authentication via fingerprint and the face unlock is not supported yet. Welcome back to 2014?
@@andyH_England The thing is that the Pixel is nowhere near as popular as the iPhone, and since the iPhone is the only option in the iOS world, app developers don't have much of a choice. Well developers waste their time adding this to a poor selling phone?
Pishi A Quite, and that is why Huawei, for instance in the Mate 30P , has both. You need a transition period. Apple were confident they could get developers/apps to move relatively quickly and mostly they did. However, in Android world with the fractured state, much like Windows, they make it harder for developers, again an example is that Apple have now killed the obsolete 32 bit apps. There are advantages with a forward thinking business like Apple. Certain people rail against tech moving on but so far Apple have been mostly right in their picture of the future. Android trying to please everyone inevitably means that although they have open source and variety they are slower with software related continuity.
Phone manufacturers: "We have no room left for the headphone jack." Also phone manufacturers: "We added a radar and a second lens to our phone! Also, the battery is smaller now."
This is the most disappointing phone of 2019. Not a bad phone by any means but for the for price they are demanding, you can get much better phone for the money.
I'm more confused why Google keeps doing this with the Pixel line. I would think by the fourth iteration they'd finally be locking down aspects that work and adding aspects that are wanted.
@@unorthodoxbox agreed, instead of getting rid of the aspects people love that others are finally adding (wide angle cameras, bigger batteries) and adding stuff that is gimmicky
Honestly, even the iPhone 11 is a better choice. And that phone has a low-res display and that’s about it. The Pixel this year is extremely disappointing but it’s not a bad phone. It’s just weird.
It's a shame how the Nexus phones were the must have android phones. Ever since they changed it to the Pixel, something happened with Google where really the only positive about the phones is the camera.
I think they try way too hard to compete with Apple. Instead there is millions of Android users why not focus on what they want and who cares what Apple does. Two completely different eco systems and operating systems. I'll just wait for the s11 and all the new technologies they will surprise us with.
Why are phone manufacturers selling us things we don't want ? Who asked for a stupid radar tech ? Removal of headphone jack ? Why not an ultrawide ? And where is the damn fingerprint sensor ? And then your asking for 799 for 64 gb ? Have you lost it ?
Well people buy iPhone pros for $999 and it has no radar tech, no headphone jack, no fingerprint sensor, and is only 64gb. Google isn't the only one that should be shamed for 64gb.
Yep. Knew the battery life was going to cripple it. I feel Google knew this and that's why they had a gag order on everyone until now. So many other details that they got wrong, but if the phone can't even make it through a day, there is no need for further discussion.
They must have known this while the phone was in development. Why on earth would they put out a phone knowing it would be underpowered against the competition? Had they made it 2mm thicker, they could have had a 20% bigger battery and crushed it.
@@Rickbearcat yep. Trying to dance on the edge of engineered obsolescence. If it already has a small battery, it will deteriorate over time and by the time the next gen phone is out, the new one will be an easy sell. At least in theory. But they should have learned from the Pixel 3. Battery life was the number one gripe of consumers and reviewers. They are going to destroy their phone brand by trying to be like Apple. You can't charge a premium price for sub-spec phones without delivering some kind of value or useful features. The 4a will probably still sell really well, but the Pixel 4 and 4 XL are DOA.
Like most android manufacturers putting as big batteries as they can, with 4-5 even 6000mAh, and then there's the second biggest company in the world pulling this shit.
I saw about 5 1/2 hours of screen on time. I think that's pretty sufficient for most users. But, for the price, it definitely should be bigger seeing as how the iPhone 11 is way better with battery life and costs $100 less.
I get what you're saying, BUT first of all only the non XL has a below average battery life, the xl is fairly average. Also I personally couldn't see the average consumer not having the option of using an power outlet for that period of time. Those dudes test the phone because it is brand new, meaning they are playing with features, using stuff other people wouldn't normally do, or at least not over an extended period of time, in the end resulting in a basic battery life. Not defending google here, more battery is always good, but all I'm saying is I personally don't think the battery is that big of a deal in the modern age, the Ram and storage options are more problematic in my opinion.
@@philippsladek99 I have a pixel 3 and I can tell you the battery is pathetic and having to plug in multiple times a day is very annoying. If you stay home or work at a desk or day it's fine but when you go out it's very frustrating
Why does it seem like Google is content to just half ass its phones and ride the reputation of the Pixel and Pixel XL's cameras from a few years back? - 90 Hz display but small batteries - Fast facial recognition but no fingerprint sensor - More RAM but still only UFS 2.1 storage (and not much of it, sans SD card slot) - Another camera but not a wide-angle lens - Android 10 feels a little less cohesive than previous offerings I'm a Pixel XL user but I really want Google to properly pull out all the stops and show us what they can do, like Samsung did with the Note series a few years ago.
Leo Khali the iPhone 11‘s camera is so great, I take photos everyday and everywhere just because it can handle every lighting situation. And the battery is great too.
I’ve been saying this forever. Google, if you’re so damn hellbent on going telephoto, at least go 5X optical zoom! 2X is next to useless, it doesn’t actually help you much in real life situations
I LOVE all the sets you created for this video. Especially that last hero shot of the Pixel surrounded by those other Pixels. It’s like a story in itself. Well done.
this phone is disappointing. i absolutely love my Pixel2, and im using a Moment Wide Angle Lens as accessory and i was so sure that Pixel4 was gonna have wide angle. I was looking forward for Wide Angle Lens....on Pixel4. :(
tbh, wide angle lenses just arent good currently its the first tech that apple uses despite its by far not mature they made now the best telephoto and will next year the best wide angle
I feel like Google makes the perfect phone then says "you know what, this is too good, let's eff it up a little" then replaces some good components with crappy ones.
Oh boy. That waste plant you went to is down the street from my house. ✌ I'm excited to get my Pixel 4 (at such a big discount I shouldn't be allowed to complain) but so disappointed about the battery downgrade and the lack of a wide angle. This feels like a lateral move for the Pixel line, going from the 3 to the 4, not even an upgrade. I suppose I can live with the sub par battery life since it won't be my primary phone, but I was really looking forward to having that famous Pixel quality camera in a wide angle form.
same boat .. but I don't know that it's worth it. I don't want the notch, further the 3a xl doesn't have the notch is cheaper but compromises on some things that makes my 2xl better. FML for 2 years I planned on getting the 4 i didn't expect it to be such a flop, not sure what the best move is now. 3axl or just wait another year.....
Yeah... Not sure on the notch. But people say you don't notice it after a while. Maybe if I see a good deal on swappa or somewhere I'll change my mind.
Seems to me they are making it bad on purpose. Otherwise I‘d fire the head of phone business. Mediocre phone far too expensive with bad design choices all over the place.
i also feel the same, 2800mAh battery in today's age is ridiculous, that too with 90Hz display. They would have got this confirmed on the very first day of testing. *but why would they deliberately screw up own flagship??*
64 GB storage feels so limiting now that we no longer have free unlimited backups in Google Photos (Edit: I'm referring to original quality backups, of course). This perk was always the Pixel's unique selling proposition that attracted me. I'm so disappointed.
I think this phone is perfect as a secondary device you may want to use purely for its imaging prowess. As a primary phone, offering merely 128gb as the higher end option (and measly 2800mah battery) is not enough in 2019.
I understand that Google Pixel is 800 USD in US but for a first time that is phone that when you go to UK, Germany or else in the world it is still being sold for 800 USD so the price is persistent. For example last year pixel 3 was 800 USD in USA and almost 1100 USD in UK, do you think that is fair pricing? Now Pixel 4 may be priced higher than iPhone 11 in USA, but that is only there because the iPhone 11 price changes from 750 USD to almost 950 USD and that places the Pixel 4 a lot cheaper than the overall competitors.
Here I am a year later enjoying my Pixel 4. Battery regularly between 5-7 hrs on screen time, the battery definitely optimized over the first few weeks. Camera great as expected, 855 processor fast as hell, Android updates scheduled through October 2022, 90 Hz screen, far nicer build than my new plastic S21 (plus it doesn't thermally throttle like the S21). Here in 2021, if you can find a unsold P4 with a fresh battery, it's a far better phone than a new S21.
@@TheMrMobile lol ... yes I think you have a good point here , either way , your cinematic style in editing and your voice tone is a dangerous combination my friend , you make alot of viewers here watching some videos that they are sometimes not even interested in , it's like watching a nice and smooth documentary . Brilliant
Thanks for the honest review! Sticking with my 3a (not that I planned on upgrading anyway). Google nailed it with the 3a. I hope they do so again with a 4a. Battery life and camera are the lighting in the bottle that sold me on the 3a. No regrets in moving to the Google camp as a longtime Moto Mod fan.
seriously, if Google wanted to make it LOOK like plastic, why not use matte plastic? save cost, avoid shattering even make it more repairable because glued glass back has to be the worst decision smartphone industry has taken.
Over a month in with my pixel 4(non xl) and I'm loving it for the most part. Yeah the battery could be better but I typically make it through the day. The bottom line for me was I was starting to tire of the large phones.. every time I would pick up my old Galaxy S8(non +) I would be pleasantly surprised on how small and sleek it was. The size and the 90hz display sold me on it and at this point there is no other choice. If Samsung come out with a s10e>S11e with that small frame and a 90-120hz display I'll likely trade in the pixel.. maybe... if the battery life is considerably better. I'd definitely be all over a mini version of a Oneplus 8 as long as it had a high refresh screen.
Why people forget that the samsung voice recorder which was released in 2015, has the same features as the google voice recorder. I tested it on my note 10+, it transcribed in real time and I also can search thr words and find where I said them in the audio.
Here's my wishlist for pixel 4A: -Take away that glass back -one really great camera will do -increase bettery capacity while keeping that 90Hz display -take away soli if it's going to keep price low, I'll take finger print -if it's not too much trouble, jack
Mostwanted fam I've never really seen the need for wireless charging. Ginnie that OnePlus fast charging. I have places to be, can't be waiting around for things to charge. 😝 Yes one camera. I'll take that pixel 3camera if that means a lower price.
Hello, MrMobile. I'm Brazilian and I come to thank you for providing subtitles in the videos, this allows me to efficiently use TH-cam's translation feature and have access to the content. Unfortunately, many TH-camrs do not do this, which makes our access unfeasible, since almost all Latin Americans do not understand English. Thank you very much!
I've said this before...IF I had the cold, hard cash to shell outright for a top tier handset, which I do not, I might as well take a deep breath, dig deeper into my pockets and get an iPhone 11Pro... Better to have something that fully works, than something I have to make adjustments to in order to maintain the functions I prefer... Too many of these newer units cost more, and do less...
I know you heard it before (probably every video), but I still really appreciate your full disclosures at the end of each of your videos. That paired with your excellent reviews makes you the number one reviewer on TH-cam in my eyes.
A wide-angle is a must. I travel a lot and take beautiful scenery of tropical island and mountain range for example. I also attend a lot of festivals and I can't even get everyone in the pictures when it's crowded. You expect me to walk a few meters back when there are no room. I always asked my friends to share their wide-angle pictures with me instead.
@@elcan6426 I guess. Samsung has so many useful features, I thought features and usability is what Android is about. I'd rather use Samsung phones who keep android true than using Google's take which is limiting their devices and overall copying Apple. Having a good camera doesn't cut it when all Android users can just download the app.
Great review as always. I'm still using my Pixel 2 XL, and honestly I see nothing to compel me to upgrade. I also have an iPhone Xs that I hardly use because the Pixel is such a superior device. Google has me hooked with call screening. It's the shiney thing I can't look away from. Sad I know, but I get a perverse glee in using it on unwanted calls. It's like, yeah I'm here, but no I'm not going to talk to you!
@2:34 Finally someone mentioned the Galaxy S4 "Air Gestures" feature. On every review of Pixel 4,I commented that why no one is mentioning the S4. I know that Google is using the RADAR chip for it,but still the idea is not new.
I agree with a lot of the points made but if the main reason for not recommending is due to the price compared to the competition that doesn't stand up in the UK where I'm from. It starts at £669 here for the base model while the base model iPhone 11 is £729 and until the 28th October you also get a free Chromebook with the pixel worth over £200 which seems like a far better deal.
Always appreciate your insight I had planned to upgrade to the Pixel 4 even before it was announced currently using a Pixel 2. Sadly Google didn't quite live up to expectations here though will still be upgrading hopefully they smooth out some of the issues.
This video was written quite well and edited quite smoothly! I especially love how eloquent you are, Mr. Fisher. Found you through Danny Winget's "TH-camr's React" video. :)
Mr Mobile, thank you for your amazing review it cleary confirms my conclusions about the Pixel 4. Glad I decided to keep my Pixel 3 XL AND Note9. Thank you and Stay Mobile my friend.
Thank you for addressing the battery. I have pixel 2 and I live tethered to a charger. I was going to go with pixel 4 but saw the battery leaks and I'm switching to note. Not only does battery life suck due to small battery in my pixel 2 but the actual battery is dying...random shut offs at 30% battery.
I have the pixel 4, it's been off charge since about 8:30AM, and with moderate use and is just now hitting 25%. I had a Galaxy S9, so this is an upgrade for me.
I think 2019 is an iPhone year. As ugly As that phone is, its the best one out right now. Best display, best battery, Best cameras. But the price is tgh 5 negatives are: huge ass notch Lightning port 64 gigs (this should be illegal) Price 60hz screen Unless you're going for a Note, or love the S10, or want the BEAST OnePlus 7 Pro, the 11 Pro is the best one. And I'm saying this while thinking of buying a Note 9
I was deciding between the S10+ the Note 10+ the 7Pro but in Europe Sammy sells its phones with the crappy Exynos SoC so nope, the 7 Pro looked good but read a lot of back cracking on the forums so nope the iPhone 11 Pro got everything when it comes to cameras, a decent battery life and 4 or 5 years of day 1 updates of iOS (even if I do not like how restrictive is iOS). I forked out more money for the 256GB model because 64GB with 4K 60 and 3 cameras just will not cut it. So goodbye Android, see you (maybe) in about 4 or 5 years.
![MrMobile [Michael Fisher]](http://yt3.ggpht.com/Bf8B_79jyHxP6CVnjV5WKws93l9Vxlk0d7aPmcBygTBDKzgsGrpazdJRFUrfg1sUNlo8YX8rji8=s48-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj)
Correction: Soli radar operates at 60GHz (not 60Hz, as stated in the VO). A minor error, but one that hertz just the same.
@@RooprenuShekhawat-ko4bg yeah
Yeah but it's still a failure anyway, so most people will đon't care about it
It hertz as much as a poor pun, perhaps why this comment was so painless 😅
i love how brutally honest you are with sponsorships not like all other reviewers, i just love the way you care about your viewers.
Tech 21 cases are realy fantastic realy. I've been using otterbox and spiegen for years. Now I'll never buy them again.
@@Matt-bp5vy Also about the Google provided phone and travel stuff though, not everyone mentions that, he mentions every last detail of it and that is just great and I really respect that.
#metoo
The battery alone completely and totally disqualifies this phone.
Agree. This would maybe pass 2-3 years ago but with the competition offering two days between charges, it's simply not good enough.
Well screens have got bigger (and higher refresh rates) and apps start to suck more power... This is a small battery even by 2016 standards and my standard Galaxy S7 lasts better than this if it has a new battery
Agreed. I don't get why they seem to think having such poor battery life is acceptable. And it's not the first time it's happened either. If you use the phone for a year or two (which shouldn't be unexpected) the battery's only going to be even worse.
I can give 15 reasons why this phone isn't worth your money:
1. Small battery.
2. No notch, but enornouse top and bottom bezels (1st gen minimal-bezel phones like the Galaxy S8 and LG G6 had smaller bezels).
3. No headphone jack.
4. No USB headphones in the box.
5. 18W fast charging isn't that fast anymore.
6. No secure biometrics.
7. 64GB and 128GB options? What is this, 2017?!
8. 6GB RAM is technically enough, but behind the competition.
9. No newer SD 855+ SoC.
10. back panel design copied from Apple.
11. 5.7" in 19:9 ratio is way too small and 6.3" isn't that big either nowadays.
12. Only two color options, and another limited edition one.
13. The radar thingy is a needless gimmick, which bumps the price of the device for no reason.
14. No microSD expansion, which is disappointing given how even the 128GB on-board option isn't enough these days.
15. No reverse wireless charging.
No it doesn't.
I feel like Michael is one of the only top tech reviewers that actually talks about the phone call quality on y'know... phone reviews.
Also Nick Ackerman.
Who uses phone calls on phones these days? I think my last phone call on my mobile device was 18 months ago and I use my phone 6+hours screen time every day.
Yes and because mostly do video calls now. Or chat soooooooooo
@@ukbondraider I guess you are unemployed then because if my boss has something important to tell me he calls me not sends an sms or email and hopes that at some point I will answer. That's what calls are for, to make instant contact not wait for someone to actually want to respond you.
@@ukbondraider also, call quality is also relevant to audio recording and video calls.
I am more then fine with the forehead of the pixel 4. however some things like 64gb with ufs 2.1... a small battery... it makes it really hard... also not full quality on drive for pictures and only for 3 months... so why is that even a thing? And a wide angle.... If you only have 2 sensors... then a wide angle is a must!
Concept Creator
Agreed. If they had upped the storage, upped the battery, upped the Google services, and have a wide angle, I would have called this Googles redemption phone, worthy of being an alternative to the iPhones and Galaxies and Mates of the world. But in its current state? Nah, not at all. Cameras are good, but not blowing away the competition, in fact losing in a lot of ways. Software support is great, but others are better or match it. I just don’t understand why Google can’t make a flagship the right way.
They wish to go down so bad isn't it ? Nearly 2020 but 2800mah battery which is crazy. How they think that would be enough. Just how
pixel 4 is just straight up unusable for many users.
They want you to buy google online storage. The fuckers
I prefer the notch than that forehead. Period.
[COMMENT FROM GOOGLE] Hey folks. Google got back to me with comment concerning some of the shortcomings I noted above. Here's the company's feedback (and my responses, where applicable):
[AUTOFOCUS ON SELFIE] "We made a number of changes to the front-facing cameras in Pixel 4 compared to Pixel 3. For example, because of the success of Pixel 3’s Group Selfie Cam, Pixel 4’s single front-facing Camera is a Group Selfie Cam. Compared to Pixel 3’s narrow default Camera, Pixel 4’s Group Selfie Cam has larger pixels with better dynamic range, and it also uses a fixed-focus lens. Fixed-focus lenses actually have some noticeable advantages over variable-focus ones -- for example, they have less natural bokeh, which makes it easier to get sharp-looking backgrounds as well as faces, and they’re always well-focused even in low light." (MrMobile: fair, but I'd have preferred the autofocus and the 97-degree option, which makes for a more versatile vlogging experience)
[BATTERY] "We recognize how important battery life is for users, and we work really hard to balance battery size and device dimensions, with new, helpful experiences for users. Pixel 4 is our most ambitious design yet. To maintain a great fit-in-hand, we shrunk the battery slightly from the prior Pixel 3 device. We then leaned more heavily on software to deliver all-day battery, and designed features accordingly." (MrMobile: I think we see how this worked out in the end.)
[LACK OF 4K60] "Pixel 4 supports 4k video recording on the rear can at 30 frames per second. We find that the overwhelming majority of users stick with 1080p, so we focus our energy on improving our quality in this mode versus enabling a 4k60fps mode that could use up to half a gigabyte of storage every minute." (MrMobile: the obvious counterpoint is that the phone should have *much* more onboard storage at this price point anyway.
Thanks to Google for the comment!
When you spoke about the loss of the fingerprint reader and what it would mean for apps that use it...I was like 🤯🤯 didn't even think of that!
Keep the honest, practical, great quality videos coming and I'll keep watching to make great mobile decisions.
Almost all my apps log me in using my fingerprint. Horrible decision by Google
Yo Daddy It took the iphone 1-2 years for most apps to get the Face-ID login. It is great now as all my apps work well, instantly. But knowing Android it will take longer, though hopefully Google will have thought of that with Android 10?
So I guess people checking their banks and sites requiring to log on, the only option is typing in the password, since there is no authentication via fingerprint and the face unlock is not supported yet. Welcome back to 2014?
@@andyH_England The thing is that the Pixel is nowhere near as popular as the iPhone, and since the iPhone is the only option in the iOS world, app developers don't have much of a choice. Well developers waste their time adding this to a poor selling phone?
Pishi A Quite, and that is why Huawei, for instance in the Mate 30P , has both. You need a transition period. Apple were confident they could get developers/apps to move relatively quickly and mostly they did. However, in Android world with the fractured state, much like Windows, they make it harder for developers, again an example is that Apple have now killed the obsolete 32 bit apps.
There are advantages with a forward thinking business like Apple. Certain people rail against tech moving on but so far Apple have been mostly right in their picture of the future. Android trying to please everyone inevitably means that although they have open source and variety they are slower with software related continuity.
Phone manufacturers: "We have no room left for the headphone jack."
Also phone manufacturers: "We added a radar and a second lens to our phone! Also, the battery is smaller now."
This is the most disappointing phone of 2019. Not a bad phone by any means but for the for price they are demanding, you can get much better phone for the money.
I was planning to get this phone to replace the Samsung phone I had for a while, and boy does the announcement disappointed me to the core...
@@zihiz1 don't do it. Buy a oneplus.
I'm more confused why Google keeps doing this with the Pixel line. I would think by the fourth iteration they'd finally be locking down aspects that work and adding aspects that are wanted.
@@unorthodoxbox agreed, instead of getting rid of the aspects people love that others are finally adding (wide angle cameras, bigger batteries) and adding stuff that is gimmicky
Honestly, even the iPhone 11 is a better choice. And that phone has a low-res display and that’s about it. The Pixel this year is extremely disappointing but it’s not a bad phone. It’s just weird.
Bang on! Couldn't agree more 👏
@@murderonthemind678 no
It's a shame how the Nexus phones were the must have android phones. Ever since they changed it to the Pixel, something happened with Google where really the only positive about the phones is the camera.
The software and updates are great too, but so much compromise on a "flagship" is just bullshit.
Pixel 1-3 was awesome imo, but this is disgusting and disappointing
Kenshin11212 Nexus were lacking in many key areas as well. But they were alot cheaper so many of those things were overlooked.
now it's the Pixel a series that are must have android phones. not the flagship ones.
I think they try way too hard to compete with Apple. Instead there is millions of Android users why not focus on what they want and who cares what Apple does. Two completely different eco systems and operating systems. I'll just wait for the s11 and all the new technologies they will surprise us with.
Why are phone manufacturers selling us things we don't want ?
Who asked for a stupid radar tech ?
Removal of headphone jack ?
Why not an ultrawide ?
And where is the damn fingerprint sensor ?
And then your asking for 799 for 64 gb ?
Have you lost it ?
I agree.
And 100$ more for 128gb which is the maxed out 🤦♂️
@@shanewilliams5771 And no SD Card.
Me to.
Well people buy iPhone pros for $999 and it has no radar tech, no headphone jack, no fingerprint sensor, and is only 64gb. Google isn't the only one that should be shamed for 64gb.
Yep. Knew the battery life was going to cripple it. I feel Google knew this and that's why they had a gag order on everyone until now.
So many other details that they got wrong, but if the phone can't even make it through a day, there is no need for further discussion.
They must have known this while the phone was in development. Why on earth would they put out a phone knowing it would be underpowered against the competition? Had they made it 2mm thicker, they could have had a 20% bigger battery and crushed it.
@@Rickbearcat yep. Trying to dance on the edge of engineered obsolescence. If it already has a small battery, it will deteriorate over time and by the time the next gen phone is out, the new one will be an easy sell. At least in theory.
But they should have learned from the Pixel 3. Battery life was the number one gripe of consumers and reviewers.
They are going to destroy their phone brand by trying to be like Apple. You can't charge a premium price for sub-spec phones without delivering some kind of value or useful features.
The 4a will probably still sell really well, but the Pixel 4 and 4 XL are DOA.
@@marcochavanne ...Yeah, I'm going to have to agree with you on that assessment.
Like most android manufacturers putting as big batteries as they can, with 4-5 even 6000mAh, and then there's the second biggest company in the world pulling this shit.
I saw about 5 1/2 hours of screen on time. I think that's pretty sufficient for most users. But, for the price, it definitely should be bigger seeing as how the iPhone 11 is way better with battery life and costs $100 less.
“First, I had to charge the pixel on the back of my galaxy fold” 😆😆
Google can never get their hardware right.
2 XL
I’m all for software before hardware but google definitely needs to step up their hardware game.
The only person to do a pixel PHONE review and actually mention call quality...
People use phones to call people??
Hey Google, I stopped using power bank long back.
@@charlesrozario309 I fail to understand how on earth a company like Google doesn't understand this very basic requirement of a bigger battery..
I get what you're saying, BUT first of all only the non XL has a below average battery life, the xl is fairly average.
Also I personally couldn't see the average consumer not having the option of using an power outlet for that period of time. Those dudes test the phone because it is brand new, meaning they are playing with features, using stuff other people wouldn't normally do, or at least not over an extended period of time, in the end resulting in a basic battery life. Not defending google here, more battery is always good, but all I'm saying is I personally don't think the battery is that big of a deal in the modern age, the Ram and storage options are more problematic in my opinion.
😂😂😂
@@philippsladek99 This would be ok in 2017.
@@philippsladek99 I have a pixel 3 and I can tell you the battery is pathetic and having to plug in multiple times a day is very annoying. If you stay home or work at a desk or day it's fine but when you go out it's very frustrating
Probably better off waiting for the Pixel 4A when they bring back the fingerprint scanner.
Dwayne W. Let's hope!
Yup!
Honestly enless the camra matters a lot to you and want android get samsung or one plus or just anything else
I’ll be skipping the Pixel 4 thanks to the horrendous battery life and price.
Google...you blew it.p
Why does it seem like Google is content to just half ass its phones and ride the reputation of the Pixel and Pixel XL's cameras from a few years back?
- 90 Hz display but small batteries
- Fast facial recognition but no fingerprint sensor
- More RAM but still only UFS 2.1 storage (and not much of it, sans SD card slot)
- Another camera but not a wide-angle lens
- Android 10 feels a little less cohesive than previous offerings
I'm a Pixel XL user but I really want Google to properly pull out all the stops and show us what they can do, like Samsung did with the Note series a few years ago.
I think you will buy pixel 5 when it released.
They don’t want to upset its OEM partners.
the only thing that they aren't half ass is: Pixel (number)a series.
Gosh that iPhone shot on 4:15 made me want it for the first time ever. Insanely smooth and so soft in colors.
Leo Khali the iPhone 11‘s camera is so great, I take photos everyday and everywhere just because it can handle every lighting situation. And the battery is great too.
I’ve been saying this forever. Google, if you’re so damn hellbent on going telephoto, at least go 5X optical zoom! 2X is next to useless, it doesn’t actually help you much in real life situations
Not useless for depth mapping.
These gimmicky gesture controls were in the old Samsung phones..they learned it in the hard way and quit
Too many compromises this year. I’m keeping my Pixel 3
Watching this on my pixel 3 and doing the same.
Pixel 3 is a legend !
I love how you call them out on the battery. I hope others do as well, and it might lead to change.
I LOVE all the sets you created for this video. Especially that last hero shot of the Pixel surrounded by those other Pixels. It’s like a story in itself. Well done.
Your just honest dude, and that's awesome! No Pixel4 maybe next year cuz this year my Galaxy Note 10Plus stole my ❤👍
Same
4 things I saw wrong with the Pixel 4:
1. The price
2. The battery (on the small pixel)
3. The Ultrawide lens (or lack thereof)
4. The base storage
this phone is disappointing. i absolutely love my Pixel2, and im using a Moment Wide Angle Lens as accessory and i was so sure that Pixel4 was gonna have wide angle. I was looking forward for Wide Angle Lens....on Pixel4. :(
I use also the pixel 2 and I wouldn't change it for this one
tbh, wide angle lenses just arent good currently
its the first tech that apple uses despite its by far not mature
they made now the best telephoto
and will next year the best wide angle
I feel like Google makes the perfect phone then says "you know what, this is too good, let's eff it up a little" then replaces some good components with crappy ones.
Oh boy. That waste plant you went to is down the street from my house. ✌ I'm excited to get my Pixel 4 (at such a big discount I shouldn't be allowed to complain) but so disappointed about the battery downgrade and the lack of a wide angle. This feels like a lateral move for the Pixel line, going from the 3 to the 4, not even an upgrade. I suppose I can live with the sub par battery life since it won't be my primary phone, but I was really looking forward to having that famous Pixel quality camera in a wide angle form.
Really like your videos. Just got the. Pixel 4 for $499 unlocked online now since it’s on sale. Added a 6500 mah battery case for $49 .
The best and most unbiased reviewer out there. Great review!
9:57 imagine people doing that on the streets.
Imagine doing that on the subway and pimp slapping your neighbor. 😂
I love these August-TechtOber period when all the reviews start rolling out one after another ❤️
This year I learned a lesson.
Sometimes, expecting more gives much less.🤔🤔🤔
Here comes another techtober smartphone review, courtesy of the best out there right now, Michael Fisher
I have the 4xl and love it. Got the XL because of the battery, which easily makes it through a day with heavy use.
Guess I'll stick with my Pixel 2XL for a while longer.
Me too, I want to want the new one, but I just don't... you'd think they'd know what people want since they pretty much own the internet.
Im thinking of doing a small update to Pixel 3 XL from Pixel 2 XL
@@JustDGoodz go for it
same boat .. but I don't know that it's worth it. I don't want the notch, further the 3a xl doesn't have the notch is cheaper but compromises on some things that makes my 2xl better. FML for 2 years I planned on getting the 4 i didn't expect it to be such a flop, not sure what the best move is now. 3axl or just wait another year.....
Yeah... Not sure on the notch. But people say you don't notice it after a while. Maybe if I see a good deal on swappa or somewhere I'll change my mind.
"For STILL shots google's camera STILL reigns supreme" just Micheal Fisher things
Seems to me they are making it bad on purpose. Otherwise I‘d fire the head of phone business.
Mediocre phone far too expensive with bad design choices all over the place.
i also feel the same, 2800mAh battery in today's age is ridiculous, that too with 90Hz display. They would have got this confirmed on the very first day of testing.
*but why would they deliberately screw up own flagship??*
Most objective reviewer on TH-cam. Keep doing what you do Micheal. There aren't many opinions I value about tech as much as I do yours.
The only review on TH-cam that matters!
Yes
I agree
Whoa. Those iPhone 11 Pro Max video samples blew me away. That's fucking cinema quality.
That disclosure statement at the end was 🔥🔥🔥
1:21 that reaction to Face ID unlock was amazing!! Hilarious!
64 GB storage feels so limiting now that we no longer have free unlimited backups in Google Photos (Edit: I'm referring to original quality backups, of course). This perk was always the Pixel's unique selling proposition that attracted me. I'm so disappointed.
I think this phone is perfect as a secondary device you may want to use purely for its imaging prowess. As a primary phone, offering merely 128gb as the higher end option (and measly 2800mah battery) is not enough in 2019.
This review helped me make a decision to wait for the pixel 4a.
I understand that Google Pixel is 800 USD in US but for a first time that is phone that when you go to UK, Germany or else in the world it is still being sold for 800 USD so the price is persistent.
For example last year pixel 3 was 800 USD in USA and almost 1100 USD in UK, do you think that is fair pricing? Now Pixel 4 may be priced higher than iPhone 11 in USA, but that is only there because the iPhone 11 price changes from 750 USD to almost 950 USD and that places the Pixel 4 a lot cheaper than the overall competitors.
You have the most honest review on TH-cam of the most boring phone of 2019
Here I am a year later enjoying my Pixel 4. Battery regularly between 5-7 hrs on screen time, the battery definitely optimized over the first few weeks. Camera great as expected, 855 processor fast as hell, Android updates scheduled through October 2022, 90 Hz screen, far nicer build than my new plastic S21 (plus it doesn't thermally throttle like the S21). Here in 2021, if you can find a unsold P4 with a fresh battery, it's a far better phone than a new S21.
I would rather a 4a 5G or even 4a for this year
Michael Fisher is the Quinton Tarantino of the tech reviewers ...
tbh I believe that's David Imel of AA ... but I'll take it.
@@TheMrMobile lol ... yes I think you have a good point here , either way , your cinematic style in editing and your voice tone is a dangerous combination my friend , you make alot of viewers here watching some videos that they are sometimes not even interested in , it's like watching a nice and smooth documentary . Brilliant
Thanks for the honest review! Sticking with my 3a (not that I planned on upgrading anyway). Google nailed it with the 3a. I hope they do so again with a 4a. Battery life and camera are the lighting in the bottle that sold me on the 3a. No regrets in moving to the Google camp as a longtime Moto Mod fan.
"But but but...it's still glass" the best part
seriously, if Google wanted to make it LOOK like plastic, why not use matte plastic? save cost, avoid shattering even make it more repairable because glued glass back has to be the worst decision smartphone industry has taken.
@@h00b00 because wireless charging.
@@bingbong1790 plastic allows wireless charging
@@shayan_idk oops my bad, i never did my research. I take back my word.
@@bingbong1790 good man. +respect for aknowledging ur mistake. rare site these days
Over a month in with my pixel 4(non xl) and I'm loving it for the most part. Yeah the battery could be better but I typically make it through the day. The bottom line for me was I was starting to tire of the large phones.. every time I would pick up my old Galaxy S8(non +) I would be pleasantly surprised on how small and sleek it was. The size and the 90hz display sold me on it and at this point there is no other choice. If Samsung come out with a s10e>S11e with that small frame and a 90-120hz display I'll likely trade in the pixel.. maybe... if the battery life is considerably better. I'd definitely be all over a mini version of a Oneplus 8 as long as it had a high refresh screen.
An honest review. This man has integrity. Thank you sir
Thia guy and Zack from Jerry rig everything have the best narration for videos. Hands down!
Seeing people air swiping in front of the phone makes me laugh 😂
9:58 i think it looks kind of ridiculous. And you can tell that person was struggling to make it work.
I've ALWAYS used the notification shade fingerprint gesture, not having it would feel like a downgrade at this point
I love the rear fingerprint scanner, so sad it's a thing of the past
Why people forget that the samsung voice recorder which was released in 2015, has the same features as the google voice recorder. I tested it on my note 10+, it transcribed in real time and I also can search thr words and find where I said them in the audio.
Here's my wishlist for pixel 4A:
-Take away that glass back
-one really great camera will do
-increase bettery capacity while keeping that 90Hz display
-take away soli if it's going to keep price low, I'll take finger print
-if it's not too much trouble, jack
@AustinSBL306 uhhh you can set 90hz panels to 60hz for battery life
Uhhh one Camera only? That's stupid , and the glass was for wireless charging
Mostwanted fam I've never really seen the need for wireless charging. Ginnie that OnePlus fast charging. I have places to be, can't be waiting around for things to charge. 😝
Yes one camera. I'll take that pixel 3camera if that means a lower price.
Hello, MrMobile. I'm Brazilian and I come to thank you for providing subtitles in the videos, this allows me to efficiently use TH-cam's translation feature and have access to the content. Unfortunately, many TH-camrs do not do this, which makes our access unfeasible, since almost all Latin Americans do not understand English. Thank you very much!
"Icing on a very questionable cake" 👏👏😃😂😃😂
I've said this before...IF I had the cold, hard cash to shell outright for a top tier handset, which I do not, I might as well take a deep breath, dig deeper into my pockets and get an iPhone 11Pro... Better to have something that fully works, than something I have to make adjustments to in order to maintain the functions I prefer... Too many of these newer units cost more, and do less...
You are, seriously, the best smartphone reviewer. You checked all the boxes of what I wanted to know. Thanks.
Wouldn’t mind getting the orange one, but I’m not dealing with 64gb memory
I know you heard it before (probably every video), but I still really appreciate your full disclosures at the end of each of your videos. That paired with your excellent reviews makes you the number one reviewer on TH-cam in my eyes.
Finally glad to see at least ONE reviewer call out this phones flaws and not praise it simply for being yet another Pixel.
Think I've seen about 5 big tech youtubers calling the pixel 4 as what mrMobile have said. Flawed and crap basically.
Not sure what vids you've been watching. All of them say the same thing.
A wide-angle is a must. I travel a lot and take beautiful scenery of tropical island and mountain range for example. I also attend a lot of festivals and I can't even get everyone in the pictures when it's crowded. You expect me to walk a few meters back when there are no room. I always asked my friends to share their wide-angle pictures with me instead.
The galaxy fold flex is too GATDAMN HIGH in this video😂
Flossy
YES!!! The notification pull down via fingerprint reader was CLUTCH! Sticking with my p3!
Google is putting the best cellphone canera in one of the wordt phones, and it's so upsetting.
Buy a note 10 and use the Google camera. Best phone with basically the same still shots as the p4 with better video camera in normal app.
@@Terra028C actually stock android lovers hate blotware and unnecessary things.
@@elcan6426 I guess. Samsung has so many useful features, I thought features and usability is what Android is about. I'd rather use Samsung phones who keep android true than using Google's take which is limiting their devices and overall copying Apple. Having a good camera doesn't cut it when all Android users can just download the app.
@@Terra028C Never again will I buy a Samsung ... period
@@DavidTMH why are you telling me this lol? Do what you want with your money.
Thanks for this. I'll stick with my 3XL for now. Though that shadow/highlight slider does make me drool a bit!
Was waiting for your review. Great as always
Great review as always. I'm still using my Pixel 2 XL, and honestly I see nothing to compel me to upgrade. I also have an iPhone Xs that I hardly use because the Pixel is such a superior device. Google has me hooked with call screening. It's the shiney thing I can't look away from. Sad I know, but I get a perverse glee in using it on unwanted calls. It's like, yeah I'm here, but no I'm not going to talk to you!
Other flagship : here's 4000+ mah battery for one day usage
Google : 2800, take it or leave it
Short yet very informative, love the way you do the reviews and how you never shy away from telling us the bad thing about products!
Google to Customer: "You don't need a wide angle camera on your smartphone."
Customer to Google: "Wait, what... ?"
You don't need a headphone jack, or fingerprint scanner. A screen? What are you mad? You don't need that either
I've never had a need for one and the telephoto seems more useful.
Peak Pixel was the Pixel 2 and no one can change my mind.
Maybe the smaller Pixel 3 too.
2pm UK time the EMBARGO IS LIFTED
I loved the swiping down on the fingerprint reader for notifications. That's a glaring omission....
2020 smartphone trend : Higher price means less feature
OnePlus:
Not true for 8 Pro vs 7T Pro
True for 8 vs 7T
Not true for Nord
True for N10
Painfully true for N100
@2:34 Finally someone mentioned the Galaxy S4 "Air Gestures" feature. On every review of Pixel 4,I commented that why no one is mentioning the S4. I know that Google is using the RADAR chip for it,but still the idea is not new.
its expensive and not enough memory and a crap battery i think ill pass!!
I agree with a lot of the points made but if the main reason for not recommending is due to the price compared to the competition that doesn't stand up in the UK where I'm from. It starts at £669 here for the base model while the base model iPhone 11 is £729 and until the 28th October you also get a free Chromebook with the pixel worth over £200 which seems like a far better deal.
It's their 4th phone and still haven't learn anything. Disappointed
I dunno what you mean, the 2XL and the 3 were amazing. Can say the same for the 2 and the 3XL tho tbh
Always appreciate your insight I had planned to upgrade to the Pixel 4 even before it was announced currently using a Pixel 2. Sadly Google didn't quite live up to expectations here though will still be upgrading hopefully they smooth out some of the issues.
I will keep my pixel 3 and skip the 4. Maybe I'll buy the pixel 5 next year.
This video was written quite well and edited quite smoothly! I especially love how eloquent you are, Mr. Fisher.
Found you through Danny Winget's "TH-camr's React" video. :)
The decisions Google made certainly are questionable. But, nonetheless, it is a pretty good phone.
Two main drawbacks:
1. No fingerprint sensor
2. Very bad battery life
When the previous generation is a better buy than the current generation, you know Google is starting to screw up.
Mr Mobile, thank you for your amazing review it cleary confirms my conclusions about the Pixel 4. Glad I decided to keep my Pixel 3 XL AND Note9. Thank you and Stay Mobile my friend.
The only Pixel Review i wanted to see. Finally!
Thank you for addressing the battery. I have pixel 2 and I live tethered to a charger. I was going to go with pixel 4 but saw the battery leaks and I'm switching to note. Not only does battery life suck due to small battery in my pixel 2 but the actual battery is dying...random shut offs at 30% battery.
dude, you'd make a great younger Riker. lol
Exactly!
I have the pixel 4, it's been off charge since about 8:30AM, and with moderate use and is just now hitting 25%. I had a Galaxy S9, so this is an upgrade for me.
I think 2019 is an iPhone year.
As ugly As that phone is, its the best one out right now. Best display, best battery, Best cameras. But the price is tgh
5 negatives are:
huge ass notch
Lightning port
64 gigs (this should be illegal)
Price
60hz screen
Unless you're going for a Note, or love the S10, or want the BEAST OnePlus 7 Pro, the 11 Pro is the best one.
And I'm saying this while thinking of buying a Note 9
iPhone isn't even top 5 best phone displays. The cameras are good, but I feel the Pixel 3a takes better shots.
I was deciding between the S10+ the Note 10+ the 7Pro but in Europe Sammy sells its phones with the crappy Exynos SoC so nope, the 7 Pro looked good but read a lot of back cracking on the forums so nope the iPhone 11 Pro got everything when it comes to cameras, a decent battery life and 4 or 5 years of day 1 updates of iOS (even if I do not like how restrictive is iOS). I forked out more money for the 256GB model because 64GB with 4K 60 and 3 cameras just will not cut it. So goodbye Android, see you (maybe) in about 4 or 5 years.
You said the iPhone is the the best one out right now, but then listed all the reasons why it isn't lol.
I think the Note 9 is still relevant more than 12 months after its release.
PWM. Very aggressive PWM.