Google Pixel 4 XL vs Google Pixel 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4 XL and the Google Pixel 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Price | $144 | $149 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 4,080 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 193 g | 151 g |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Oct 2020 |
Summary: Google Pixel 4 XL is ahead on screen size. Google Pixel 5 is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 4 XL is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR | OLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 98.0 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.0 inches, 85.9 cm2 (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~537 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 620 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | — |
| Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| RAM | — | 8GB LPDDR4x |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama, Live HDR+ |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Dual | 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm, AF; TOF 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4080 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0, 10W wireless (Qi) | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
Body
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) | 151 g (5.33 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame (100% recycled aluminum enclosure with bio-resin finish) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, October 15 | 2020, September 30 |
| Status | Discontinued (August 2020) | Available. Released 2020, October 15 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4 XL or Google Pixel 5?
Google Pixel 5 — 3,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus 4,080 mAh for the Google Pixel 5.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4 XL or Google Pixel 5?
Google Pixel 5 — 193 g for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus 151 g for the Google Pixel 5.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4 XL or Google Pixel 5?
Google Pixel 5 — Oct 2019 for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus Oct 2020 for the Google Pixel 5.
Is the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Google Pixel 5 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4 XL 8/10 and the Google Pixel 5 8/10.
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