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Google Pixel 4

 & Steven Winkelman Former Analyst, Consumer Electronics

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Design

The Google Pixel 4 features a sleek redesign with a glossy back panel and a square camera stack.

Display

The Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch OLED display with a variable 90Hz refresh rate.

Bezel

A large top bezel holds the Pixel 4's front-facing camera, earpiece, and Motion Sense chip.

Frame

The Pixel 4 has a textured aluminum frame making it easy to hold.

Slots

While the Pixel 4 has a SIM slot and an embedded eSIM, there's no microSD slot for external storage.

USB-C

The Pixel 4 has has 18W quick charge and supports wireless charging.

Carriers

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are available on every US carrier.

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Steven Winkelman

Steven Winkelman

Former Analyst, Consumer Electronics

It would be an understatement to say Steven Winkelman is obsessed with mobile technology. At PCMag, he’s reviewed over 100 phones and tablets. Before that he covered mobile and wearable tech as a staff writer at Digital Trends.

Steven completed his master's degree in journalism in 2016, specializing in investigative and participatory reporting. When he’s not covering the latest mobile trends, you’ll find him reading or chatting with people who are using socially engaged practice to foster more sustainable and inclusive communities.

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