Jackson Cane
Staff Writer
In today's world of technology, consumers are witnessing first hand the evolution of one of the greatest inventions known to mankind, the smartphone. Google stands above its competition through creating the ultimate devices at the best of their ability. Competitors of Google, such as Apple and Samsung, have been neck and neck on releases these past few years. From the upgrades of the original Pixel, releasing in 2016, to the recent 3 and 3a, introducing newer camera specs and screen upgrades, Google has done an incredible job at keeping up with others, even outdoing them in some categories. But does the Pixel 4 have what its competitors don't?
Being released on the 24th of October, the 5.7 × 2.7 Pixel 4 is priced at $799 and $899 for the 6.3 × 2.9 Pixel 4 XL. These phones feature AMOLED screens with options for either 64 or 128 gigabyte storage. The camera features display the most substantial improvement from previous generations’ and competitors’ hardware The Pixel 4 features a dual 12-megapixel and 16-megapixel telephoto rear camera, and an 8-megapixel front, coming nothing near Apple’s iPhone 11 base and pro models. Both the rear and front cameras are 12-megapixel, featuring two lenses for the base model and three for the pro. Apple also out-performs Google with double the frames per second (60) in 4K video, a feature most consumers are demanding. User preference of operating systems also plays a role, and Pixel 4’s Android 10 provides the most capabilities coupled with a user-friendly interface. It comes down to the price, operating system, and ability to take photos and videos for consumers. The Pixel 4 offers the most mediocre stage of what smartphones are at. Google in all could be leaving past consumers wanting more for their next phone, yet also meets standards to compete with others.
