The Google Pixel 4 XL is a handsome phone in its simplicity that, by the same coin, feels less impressive than its Android flagship counterparts. It doesn't help that its new standout features are inessential, and erratically functional.

Top-of-the-line cameras; Simple; no-nonsense design

Face Unlock is finicky; no fingerprint sensor; Low storage options; Battery life is barely adequate

With the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, Google looks as though it's drifted further from the Pixel's original intent by producing two devices that, although capable, feel out of touch with both their Android competition and Apple's latest iOS-powered hardware

Google Pixel 4 XL: Soli, not Soli

Bold new design; Bigger battery than regular Pixel 4; Camera is better than ever

Battery life is still unimpressive; Lacks microSD and fingerprint sensor

The Google Pixel 4 introduces new features and a stellar camera but it struggles in other areas and dilutes a lot of the charm that previous models had.

Awesome camera; Clean software & 90Hz display; Motion Sense

Underwhelming specs; Poor battery life; Storage limits

At MadeByGoogle 2019 event, Google showcased its new Pixel 4 and 4XL smartphones . These smartphones seriously have some amazing features. There are also some features, which are downright disappointing. Because of such quirks, Pixel 4 devices are not for everyone. Let me explain why.

We're are the end of 2019 and the Pixel 4 is amongst the last devices released this generation. I'll be fully honest here and say that the expectations for the phone for me weren't all that great, something quite unfortunate to say for any product but just a fact of reality given Google's Pixel...

It seems that adding innovative extras on the Pixel 4 XL has robbed it of the basics. The battery life is woeful, there's no fingerprint reader, Google Assistant keeps popping up like an annoying neighbour and there are those great big bezels making the screen look untidy.

Motion Sensor; Superb display; Great cameras

Thick bezels; Poor battery

So far it is great. Can't say anymore, because I am trying to get use to it myself, give me couple of months, then will able to tell you more.

I had the Pixel 3 and now the Pixel 4, the camera functionality is great and portrait mode is phenomenal! Also the user experience is really nice and an easy switch from iPhone.

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are the best argument that specs don't tell you everything you need to know about a phone - because the experience of using a Pixel 4 is better than any other Android phone.

Face unlock; Smooth display; Excellent still camera; Face unlock; Smooth display; Excellent still camera

Disappointing battery life; Video quality and features don't match the stills; No ultrawide camera; Battery life only average; Video quality and features don't match the stills; No ultrawide camera