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[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
OMG! Kim K posted another selfie with tons of cleavage! Rate this thread to express how quickly apps launch on the . A higher rating indicates that even the most intensive apps launch quickly and without hesitation, even if they are no longer in RAM.

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You're busy and don't have time to wait, which is why you need to stop reading this thread and get back to organizing your Pogs. Rate this thread to express how the performs when multitasking. A higher rating indicates that the keeps many apps in memory so that they don't need to reload, and that when moving between apps, transitions are smooth and performance is excellent.

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] cliffr39:
Changes apps very quickly.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] deano121:
if you keep swapping apps it just reloads the apps it looks like they dont keep apps open in ram
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] big samm:
I occasionally get 1 app to reload, nothing dramatic.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
But how long ago was the last time you went to that app when it reloaded? And how many apps did you go through before going back to it? I haven't noticed any reloading for relatively recently used apps like within the hour or within 9 apps.

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https://youtu.be/Osp8K7W3qDY

At least it's much improved over the 3 XL. I know it's not the exact same speed test but there was over a minute difference between the 3 XL and iPhone XS. This time it was only 26 seconds.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Just saw another speed test / RAM management test.

https://youtu.be/J9tYxRphOV4

This does show some harsh RAM management.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Combonary:
I still have my 3XL and this is night and day.

The 3XL got much better with the Android 10 update but I have no problems with the 4XL
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] sharkoparko:
got twice message. memory running low, close background apps, and few times notifications from gmail freeze when expanded and cant retract back for 2 couple seconds
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] kappadappa:
I'm really enjoying the 4XL, coming from the original Pixel XL. But tonight I got an onscreen message about "memory running low, close background apps." This was while I was using the camera to scan a check for a banking deposit.

I don't remember ever seeing a message like that before on any of my Android phones. Weird.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] bobby_sucker:
How's this comparing to P3XL?

On the latter, it's driving me nuts, even with all disabled and on gaming

Can't even hold 3-4 chrome tabs
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/09/google-pixel-feature-drop-december/

Maybe the RAM enchantments might help for those getting that message. I have yet to see one in my usage.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Combonary:
World's apart [emoji23]

I went from the 3 XL to 4XL and zero memory management issues ever since
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] rodcpierce:
Agreed. Same going from a 2XL to the 4XL. RAM management is way better. I've yet to have a single problem.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] nr7777:
Noticeably better for me. I had a pixel 3 non-xl. Using a custom kernel with slmk improved memory management for me.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Some phones exhibit choppy scrolling, especially when navigating long web pages when multiple apps are running in the background. Rate this thread to express how you smooth scrolling feels on the under such conditions. A higher rating indicates that scrolling is always buttery smooth, even when you're reading a 10,000 word article on "how to kiss a girl".

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] cliffr39:
Turned off the 90 Hz refresh rate option as soon as I received the Pixel 4. Sometimes the scrolling is a bit jerky (more than my other 60 fps devices), but not bad. I just contribute it to "getting settled".
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] deano121:
I know what you mean it can be a little jerky hopefully that can be fixed on further updates
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Paz9:
I force 90hz

I think its smoother than my op7pro go figure

I just hope Google can compare with the fluidity of the OnePlus
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Demolition49:
I forced 90 since day 1, don't really see such a huge issue with battery life, the phone has been buttery smooth.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Reuben_skelz92:
It's smoother but not as fluid ? Isn't that pretty much the same thing
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Paz9:
It can be smooth i.e transitions

But the fluidity of operations doesn't equal screen smoothness

I.e opening chrome is smoother on my pixel but on my op it looks more fluid because it just opens faster and I'm not looking at a white screen for a split second.

My OnePlus 7 pro multi tasks better, swapping apps via quick swipe is more fluid (seemless) on op7pro but the pixel is smoother visually

Sorry I didn't clarify

Tbh I prefer the smoothness of the pixel, but having smoothness and fluidity would be better :p
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
That's how I would describe as snappier when there's less waiting like you described.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] big samm:
This should help you get what your looking for..

Right at the beginning of the video.... I've tried it and it makes a nice difference, and add that with smooth display and you got a really smooth and fast experience.

https://youtu.be/mF5J-A-4QgA
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
The Smooth Display is more consistent now regardless of the brightness by the way.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...t-update-for-pixel-4-2016-pixels-left-behind/

"According to other reports, the larger Pixel 4 is able to pull 90Hz at all times."
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] big samm:
Yes i know... but i was talking about the accelerated graphics that you can tweak in the dev option... Nothing related to 90hz refresh rate on the screen.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Oh okay. [emoji1360]
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] spuri78:
I am seeing major stuttering on 90Hz. Browsing for phone wallpapers in styles and wallpapers.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Perfectly smooth here. I just tried regular and forced 90 Hz. You have the November update?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] spuri78:
Dang it. Yeah November update. Have a look at the video. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11A8JQ81T-zynAB_V2CzRLQxWZ3YAHCY7/view?usp=drivesdk
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Yeah if that video really shows how you see it, that's definitely not smooth like I see it on my phone.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] spuri78:
Yeah it does. Rma then aye?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Sounds premature to do that. You've restarted of course right? Is it reproduceable anywhere else? I saw some stuttering on Amazon on a specific comparison part and now it's not doing it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] StrangerWeather:
Same problem here, although it does not seem to be a widespread issue: https://xdaforums.com/pixel-4-xl/help/stuttering-scrolling-t3996531

I added a video in post 4, scrolling Google News, although it is true that scrolling wallpapers is even worse.

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I won't as I'm sure a future update will fix it... Plus it's not a huge deal for me as it only happens in certain apps...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] spuri78:
Mate, do you still have this problem? Believe it or not, I've been plagued with this problem as well. It only happens in the pixel live wallpaper app. I have rma'd twice but still have the scrolling lag. I have done a factory reset. It doesn't happen when you first set up the phone. It is so bizarre.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Some phones are great to take camping because if you play Asphalt 8 long enough, the back warms up to the ideal temperature that can bake bread. Rate this thread to express the extent to which the stays cool under extended heavy use. A higher rating indicates that even when playing strenuous games for long periods of time, the phone doesn't get uncomfortably warm.

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] cliffr39:
So far haven't felt any heat issues while setting up and installing 97 apps.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] nr7777:
No issues so far, but my usage is also quite light I would say
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] NewtScamander:
My phone always runs very warm. I bought it two weeks ago.

Considerably warmer than my 7 Pro
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] rand0m1ze:
My stove heating up to comfortable cooking just after small amount of time in camera use. I mean it's enough to take several photos (3-7) to uncomfortable heating device, with extremely battery drain of course. Have any one got same issues?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
At the club, at the bar, or just in your mom's basement, nighttime is when you come out to play. Rate this thread to express how the 's camera performs when no or low light is present. A higher rating indicates that the camera sensor "sees" lots of light in dim conditions, and that the resulting photos have minimal noise. A higher rating also indicates that when the flash fires, the resulting photo is evenly-lit without any bright spots.

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] tfn:
Normal camera used and shot through house window
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] nr7777:
Night sight is superb.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the come out. A higher rating indicates that photos offer rich color (without over-saturating), sharp detail (with all subjects in-focus), and appropriate exposure (with even lighting).

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] catchawabbit:
Hi all. I just got my pixel 4 .. here is the first camera sample will upload more later
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Literally first. [emoji1] Congrats on getting yours!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] catchawabbit:
Thanks

Here are some samples from today

Sorry they are flipped for some reason
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Wow that 3rd shot looks like a tough one and it did well. The blue sky, different color temps of lights, red ground.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] catchawabbit:
Oh yeah! The camera is a beast
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
https://www.androidauthority.com/ca...samsung-galaxy-note-10-vs-oneplus-7t-1043855/

Versus the iPhone 11, Mate P30 Pro, Note 10, and 7T

https://www.androidauthority.com/ca...xel-4-vs-pixel-3-vs-pixel-2-vs-pixel-1043798/

Versus all the previous Pixels. "Those rocking a Pixel 2 or original Pixel phones will probably deem the upgrade worthy." That's me.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] GlitchMob:
So far, I've only tried astrophotography. Note that you need it to be stablizied on a tripod to work.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Misterxtc:
Very nice. I tried mine last night but there was too much light pollution and cloud cover to get anything worth sharing. I have a bluetooth camera button with the tripod.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] inneyeseakay:
Need more time... But the flare is reminding me of the Pixel XL
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] jmartin72:
https://imgur.com/68t9uVD
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Mackay53:
Astrophotography is impressive, standard night shot Vs astro
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Kevtrejo37:
Sorry for my ugly self ??

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tMDZ5J7VNmNm3jYe7
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Paz9:
is there any way to turn on/off HDR or enable HDR enhanced?

i dont see a setting for it...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] pkmoazzam:
why would you say that? you should not say negative about yourself. Say something positive about yourself.

BTW the pictures look really good.

sorry for my grammar
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] joetip:
So how is the astrophotography mode for shots of the moon... I've only seen shots of stars...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Ady1976:
What's people's opinions on the front camera? I'm finding it worse than the 2 XL, to me seems less detail in darker environments and noise I've never experienced on the 2 xl, the detail seems off to me on human faces, this was very good on the 2 XL's front camera.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] inneyeseakay:
I really missed Google's color-science and processing after being away for so long.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] bitwiser:
Well, i've spent 2 days taking photos with my new 4XL. I also have a iPhone 11 Pro, Pixel 3 and Note 10. First, ignore all the reviews that try to say the camera is not as good as others and hardware is bad, just like previous years. People will try to say iPhone is better and it is just simply not. My wife has had the pixel 2 and then 3. She decided to get the iPhone 11 pro from everyone raving about the camera. after the second day she is thinking of returning it and getting the pixel 4. When we both take photos she always prefers mine.

It seems it is very situational. If people are in the photos the iphone & note get very soft and less detailed. However, taking photos of scenery they all seem to be excellent in all areas with the Note really shining. However, I would not say one is far better than the other if I would not have the photos side by side.

iPhone really struggles with bright lights (like the sun from a window) in the background. Pixel and Note do far better. iPhone also struggles compared to the others with hair on portrait photos.

iPhone night mode does take a more detailed and more color accurate photo than pixel and note. But that is at a sacrifice of much more noise. This is the only mode I preferred iPhone photos.

If you are interested here is a Google photos album of some of the photos (just open Info box to see which camera took the photo) I know that Photos compresses...so what, that is what I see when I post them ;) Not a professional review (which to me can skew normal day use). As a note, most of them I touched the same focus point since I usually do that when I'm taking a photo with my phone. This also makes it a more fair comparison since they all focused on the same object.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ExasQPfaGLjoKMzx6
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Misterxtc:
Just a few random shots I took over the last couple days. I'm loving this camera. The pics look so realistic.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Paz9:
Does astro automatically come on when the phone is on a tripod?

Also how about that motion capture Google was talking about? How do we enable that? And not HDR controls

The camera app leaves a lot to the imagination...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Mackay53:
Yeah as long as the phone is not moving it will pop up astrophotography mode then just take the photo. I just made a stand out of cardboard and put the phone on it.

For motion capture just swipe down in camera and you'll see the option

For HDR controls you just tap the screen and the sliders will appear
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] HanaTruly:
Would love to see photos with street lighting in it. My Pixel XL would have severe flare to the point I'd delete the photo. Like when you screw your eyes up as you look at a light and you start seeing lines coming out from the light source. One of my biggest peeves about the phone.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Misterxtc:
These might not be the best examples but hopefully it gives you some kind of idea how it is. I'm not noticing it as much as other phones I've had. The 2nd is with night mode on.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] inneyeseakay:
There's some, but I haven't been able to reproduce the flare I had in the stadium photo.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Paz9:
Thank you

So I take it Google removed the on/off toggle for hdr or hdr enhanced?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] HipKat:
Wow! Really nice. I'll take some shots this week with various settings and post them here
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] RPAusCan:
deleted - couldn't upload image
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] pyrotenax:
Here are some of mine ...

Astro held against my kitchen window

And some zoom ... 1x, 2x, 8x
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] JeyTruth:
Dumb question. How you activitie the ASTRO camera mode?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Misterxtc:
You need to put it in night mode and use a tripod or rest it against a stable surface. A bluetooth camera switch helps too. I use one similar to this.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] pyrotenax:
It activates itself , if it's dark enough and stable enough
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] sic0048:
You definitely don't want to shake the phone while pressing the shutter button, but you can simply turn on the 3 sec shutter release timer to accomplish the same thing.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] buschris:
I'm just not seeing any photo quality gain against my pixel 3 xl, took so many photos and even night sight and Astro mode. Can't justify the price for so little gain. And I do mean so little. Also the lack of fingerprint scanner just left a sour taste in my mouth, amoung other missing features. Gonna skip this upgrade
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Paz9:
Anyone notice at the conference Google said they're working on an update that will take a pic of the moon and not blow out the highlights when there are multiple light sources?

That's something worth waiting for!

I'm sure more cam updates too, really hope 4k60 comes, otherwise I'm stuck with 1080p60
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
I don't see any phone being worth a year to year upgrade. The Pixel 2 XL really set the bar and it's been incremental still camera improvements ever since. It's why I skipped the 3 XL and waited for the 4 XL. I wanted a more noticeable upgrade so waited.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] PhilJW:
The finger print sensor was a downer for me. But this face unlock is awesome. By the time I pick up phone and get ready to use it, it's unlocked.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] cert15z:
Fireworks taken with the main camera.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] AhsanU:
Picture of my baby. There's one lamp post but light is very minimal. This really is an amazing camera. I haven't tried the iPhone 11's camera yet but I can't imagine it's that much better!

Such a shame the battery, storage space, and wide angle lens are lacking. I probably would've kept the Pixel 4 XL if it had 2/3 of those things.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] mafy31:
Still pictures, great.

how does it behave in the evening, light is low like indoor and you shoot at friends if they do not stand still ?

Does it blur or over processes. What kind of quality you get on faces then.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] sic0048:
In low light, the camera will keep the shutter open longer and take more pictures and use the processing power to get a usable picture. However, if you subjects are moving, there can/will certainly be motion blurring. They don't have to keep 100% still to get great pictures, but the more they move, the more likely you are to have motion blurring. Obviously the darker the surroundings, the more likely this will occur as well.

For example, I took a couple of pictures last night outside after dark. One with a group of people that were lighted primarily by a passing car's headlights. There is slight motion blurring, but it's not bad. Another picture was taken around a small fire pit and the fire was the primary source of light. There is definitely motion blurring in this picture, but it's not that bad and it's totally understandable considering the real lack of light and the fact the the subjects were not posing for the picture. A selfie with my wife with the fire being to only source of light turned out pretty well.

I should also note that I have a 3aXL running Gcam 7.2. So the P4 may produce slightly better pictures.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] teethgrinder32:
I'm noticing the same issue as in https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixe...l_4_camera_uses_slower_shutter_speed_favours/

Bit annoying as most of my pictures are of my toddler and the pixel 2 xl was amazing at it. Hoping this gets fixed with an update or a gcam mod.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] wolfu11:
This is from a distance with and without using zoom Very happy with these results.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] yekollu:
Berlin
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] catchawabbit:
Yup
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Curiousn00b:
Here 2 photos I took of my little brother on Halloween.

So far, my review of the phone has been nothing but positive. :p
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] Nandolkz:
Having some issues with my pics yesterday, I'm from Puerto Rico I was outside of El Morro, I think it was the sun l, but what caused this blue dot, don't know
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] inneyeseakay:
Yep... That's lens flare.... with the sun out of the frame, it should go away.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] mafy31:
Strange artefacts also near the left arms, on the left picture.

Something went wrong, other than just this blue dot. :confused:

The blue dot (could be yellow or anything else) is flare and appears on most smartphones sometimes with direct light source, nothing much we can do about this, there is like hits and misses.

Your 2nd picture is very nice, could just get this blue dot fixed in post, change it to green or something.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] droidnew:
Here's one I thought was pretty good. Standing in the front yard, no tripod or anything. Just switched to Night Sight, point and shoot. I usually can't get the moon to turn out this well on other phones....
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] xFirefly93:
Happy new year everyone! ?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] sunlight10f:
8x zoom, regular shot in the morning, no night sight. Pretty cool imo
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] fkofilee:
Pics From Pixel 4 XL...

Taken Last Night...

Tripod - Night Mode - Pixel 4XL At Midnight In London...

Judge for yourself...

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] fkofilee:
Pics From Pixel 4 XL... 2

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] joshuav700:
In the first picture I took it without night sight. In the second, I took it with night sight. I didn't realize I stepped closer in the second picture until after I took the picture. Night sight really brightens the room. It almost makes it seem like the light is on in there. (The light you see is a lamp in another room) When I saw night sight on the commercials I thought it was going to suck like my iPhone 11 pro's night camera feature. I am very impressed. It's a much better camera than my iPhone 11 pro.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] fkofilee:
I went for another walk as per my 1st set...

Well erm...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] fkofilee:
2nd set
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] hipocrazy:
My night sight stopped working properly, only takes incredibly pixelated photos. I've installed camera px instead and night sight seems to work through that app. Anyone else with this issue?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Very strange. Haven't had that happen. You have any mods?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Real Life Review] hipocrazy:
No, No Mods. Unrooted. I did uninstall the update from the playstore for the camera app but it only got slightly better.

Guess I'll stick with Camera PX until Google updates its Cameras software.