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Google Pixel 4 — Google 2019 smartphone

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Google Pixel 4

2019 Starting at $799

Runner-up for Phone of the Year 2019. Motion Sense radar and astrophotography mode showed computational photography's future.

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Key Specs at a Glance

Display

5.7-inch OLED, 90Hz

Camera

12.2MP main + 16MP telephoto

Battery

2,800 mAh

Chipset

Snapdragon 855

Full Specifications

Spec Details
Display 5.7-inch OLED, 90Hz
Processor Snapdragon 855
RAM 6GB
Battery 2,800 mAh
Camera 12.2MP main + 16MP telephoto
OS Android 10
Starting Price $799 USD
Release Year 2019

Award History

0 wins, 1 runner-up
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Google Pixel 4 cost?

The Google Pixel 4 starts at $799 USD as of 2019.

What processor does the Google Pixel 4 have?

The Google Pixel 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 855.

What camera does the Google Pixel 4 have?

The Google Pixel 4 features a 12.2MP main + 16MP telephoto camera system.

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