- Hey, what's up, guys, welcome back to TechSmartt
for a very different video,
one that I did not expect to make.
At least with what's going on.
Right in front of me is the brand new Pixel 4 XL,
this guy just came out, it's a brand new phone from Google
and you shouldn't buy it.
The Pixel 4 XL sucks.
So the Pixel 4 XL, this phone has been
a hype machine, a controversy,
whatever you really want to sum it up as
I don't agree with how this phone was released.
Like, most phones, you know, you have your invite,
people get excited, sometimes there's some parts that leak
and boom, it hits, it drops, we're excited,
you like it, you don't, shut up take my money,
or you just run away.
That's how this should work, right?
No, Google decided to say,
here's the phone four months early,
posted a picture on the official accounts
with the Pixel 4 four months early.
So, get excited or not?
So aside from that we now have the Pixel 4 XL,
there's three colors, your black,
your white, and this orange.
I really like the orange because GMG,
it's kind of different and it's not really an orange,
it's more of like a salmon.
And if you can think of the iPhone 10R's coral color
I think this is the most similar
but it's very nice and I really like what they did
because it just, it feels softer to the touch
then really any other pixel device before.
And I was a huge huge fan of the Pixel 3,
the Pixel 3 XL, get that out of here.
This is the Pixel done right, or is it?
All right, now it's time to tell you
why you shouldn't buy the Pixel 4
or really the Pixel 4 XL.
Here we go, and let me know in the comments
what you guys feel about this phone.
I feel like I just gotta ask you, you're watching this.
First reason is, this is the main thing.
Google is saying the new Pixel 4
has a 90 Hertz refresh rate.
Well, it's now starting to come out
that the 90 Hertz refresh rate really only triggers
when you're in extreme sunlight or lighting conditions.
So is it really 90 Hertz, sure by manufacturer it is.
But is it always 90 Hertz?
The news done broke!
And on top of that, the screen really isn't
that bright when you go outside compared to other phones
and when you're spending 799 or $899,
it's not as expensive as like the iPhone 11 Pro
or the iPhone 11 Pro Max or other phones out there,
that's not the only one that exists.
When you spending that kind of cash
you would at least hope the screen
would be enough when you happen to step outside
into the other half of the world.
You had one job.
Oh, there it is, Face Unlock.
So with the Pixel 4 Face Unlock is really a big feature
Google is promoting and I kind of like it
but there's of course a problem.
So with your iPhone, your Samsung device,
face recognition, Face Unlock, whatever they call it,
it's a thing, scans your face.
But with the Pixel 4 you turn it on, it cues the lock,
you point it at your face and it unlocks.
But what happens if you're sleeping
and let's say things are getting a little spicy,
your partner doesn't trust you
and, well, they hold your phone
up to your face while you're sleeping, should it work?
Do your eyes get detected?
Let's find out.
You saw it.
Let's do it again.
Maybe, just maybe, it was the force.
Okay, Ev, are my eyes closed?
- [Ev] They are closed.
- Here we go.
Did I open my eyes, Ev? - You did not.
- See the problem?
Maybe, just maybe, there's gonna be a software update
later down the line
but for $799, well $899 if you get the 64 gigabyte model,
that's another problem, what year is it?
That's just a big oopsie.
People hold phones up to faces when people sleep
if they can, thanks, Google.
Now, oh my, are you serious, here we go.
You know, every other phone company, every other OEM,
is pretty conscious of expandable storage.
The micro SD card, it is truly a blessing.
Regardless if it's in your phone or not
you might know about expandable storage.
Well then here's the Pixel 4.
So, for $799 you get the Pixel 4.
For $899 you get the Pixel 4 XL
and that starts at 64 gigabytes.
Really?
You want to bump it up, a little little?
128 gigabytes, that's the max.
Okay, you wanna take photos?
Yeah, you know, the Pixel 4 is known for its camera.
Now you have to pay Google for the original photo quality.
You might've heard the sirens, I'll say it again.
It should be a crime.
You now have to pay for the original photo quality
off the phone you purchased outright
on Google Photos.
Just take me away, take me away occifer, I cannot be here.
Why, Google, come on, really?
I mean, I know it's TechSmartt
and I know the comments are Apple fanboy
but I really, really love my Galaxy Fold.
This?
This is just letting me down.
How do I even buy this and try this.
Best Buy wants $45 to restock it.
And that's just a whole nother thing.
You see why the Pixel 4 XL, really just Pixel 4 sucks.
Oh, you don't?
How about battery life?
Well battery life on the Pixel 4 XL is horrible
but even worse on the Pixel 4 because it's not as big,
the battery size isn't as big either
and this is coming from someone
that's used this phone for about a week.
Didn't go to the Pixel 4 event, was traveling,
got it sent a little early
so was able to actually play around with this one
and I really like the software.
Android 10's a banger.
The problem is when you have a battery life that sucks,
a display that doesn't get bright when you go outside,
you having to pay for the original photo quality
in Google Photos, that's Google.
Throwin' my ranty panties away for a minute,
I was gonna say five, just a minute,
this phone is not that good,
and let's talk about some of the new stuff on the Pixel 4.
Well, I have an iPhone 11 screen protector.
actually an iPhone 11 Pro Max screen protector.
Looks perfect, it's just meant for this phone.
It's just something kind of interesting I found out.
On the back you have what looks to be a square camera.
So how many cameras are there?
Three is the new trend this year.
Sorry, someone messaged me.
Wait, this just in.
All right, wait, wait, no.
You're telling me it looks square?
The iPhone 11 Pro also looks square.
We're gonna put two though,
we're gonna make it look square so, you know,
no one can really see if there's a third camera
but don't worry, don't worry, you got the orange phone.
Doesn't really add that much attention.
You're not buying this for an extra hole.
What you are buying this for is for a good camera
and there's no telephoto lens on here
but when I've done a side by side photo comparison
the Pixel 4 XL and the iPhone 11 Pro Max,
at night, in the daytime,
just to see what difference there is in the processing.
I really, really like both images.
If I had to go with one
I'm gonna go with the Pixel 4 XL all day
but both color temperatures look great.
It's really up to you, you know this,
you have all control, you're the one spending the money.
You can't go wrong if you're deciding,
hey, do I get the iPhone 11 Pro Max
or the Pixel 4 XL just for the cameras?
Your shots gonna look good,
you're gonna be able to see some new stuff at night.
With detail.
That doesn't suck.
And you're thinking, wow, maybe the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL
are kind of good phones, stop being so mean.
Gotcha.
The maximum video resolution you can capture
is 4k at 30 frames per second.
So no 4k at 24 frames or even 60 frames.
You can still do 1080p at 60 frames if you're a video junkie
and you just don't want to get risky.
But the reason Google said they couldn't offer 4k at 24
or 60 frames per second,
a feature in a lot of other high-end phones,
is 'cause there wasn't enough storage.
Are you serious, Google?
Not enough storage?
Oh, really?
Um, hmm, is this your first time making a phone?
Oh, it's not?
The customers, the fans, the people,
that read the tweet four months early,
don't want to buy a phone next year
and won't really give the time of day to care.
I really, really was looking forward to the Pixel 4
but this is a letdown.
Doesn't just suck, it's a straight-up letdown.
Now Android 10 is pretty good.
Some of the features on the Pixel 4
like Project Soli where, let's just fire up
Google Play Music and, you know,
I haven't really checked out the phone
or showed you guys much,
I'm sure you can go find another video on YouTube already
where it's inside the hype machine but.
("Here Me Calling" by Juice WRLD)
Just by waving your hand over the phone
you can go ahead and change the song, go back,
it's kind of a beta feature if you ask me,
more of a gimmick.
And we all kind of know how this is worked out
for LG on their phones
when you hold your fists up to take a selfie.
Do I need to say more, I don't.
Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL, don't buy it, it sucks,
pass on this phone, catch it in 2020
when you can probably buy this at half price
or maybe even a third of what it's retailing for.
I'm really sorry that this sucked, you guys deserve better.
Google, do better, don't post a Tweet next year
or if you do get in the rhythm of the, haha, gotcha.
And maybe not do that on April Fool's either.
I don't want to say stop while you're ahead
but Android 10's really good.
So that's really it for this video,
hope you guys enjoyed a little quick hot take
on why you should never get near the Pixel 4.
It's basically a virus.
If you guys liked it make sure to drop a like,
let me know how you feel about this phone in the comments
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and I'll catch you guys in the next one.