Brief Comparison between Google Pixel 4XL and Huawei P30 Pro

It looks like Google has put great emphasis on the software and camera in its new Pixel 4 phones. The Pixel 4XL is the bigger phone in this series and it comes with many attractive features and perks. But there is another phone that seems to have kept up pretty well in this competition. It’s the Huawei P30 Pro – a handset with amazing design, powerful specs, and an impressive camera system.

In this article, we are going to talk about both of the phones so that it will be easier for you to decide which phone is going to be better.

Design

Pixel 3XL came with a super-deep notch which didn’t look pretty well. Google Pixel 4XL doesn’t have this camera notch. However, there is a large bezel on the top. On the backside, there is a matte finish instead of a glossy finished glass.

Huawei P30 Pro, on the other hand, comes with a glossy finish on the back. This finish, along with the attractive color patterns, looks pretty amazing. On the front, there is a tear-drop notch which doesn’t result in a bigger distraction during your interaction with the screen. Screen is curved on both sides of the phone.

Screen

Google has used 6.3in OLED display with QHD+ resolution in Pixel 4XL. On the other hand, P30 Pro has a larger 6.47in screen with a pixel resolution of just 1080p.

Another advantage that Pixel 4XL has to offer over P30 Pro is the higher 90Hz refresh rate of its screen. This refresh rate is certainly much better than 90Hz refresh rate in P30 Pro.

Camera

Google Pixel 4XL utilizes a better camera pack which is nicely backed up by impressive AI based software working in the backend. Google has put a telephoto lens in the Pixel 4 series for the first time. As a matter of fact, the Pixel 4 series is the first Pixel series to get a second lens. The two cameras on the rear include a 12MP main lens and a 16MP telephoto sensor. Strong algorithm-based software provides great results. Night mode is even better as it doesn’t only brighten up the photos but noise is also reduced drastically.

While Huawei P30 Pro doesn’t have strong software support like Pixel 4XL does, it has the feature which a majority of flagships does not have; i.e. a 10x hybrid zoom that uses the mix of periscope lens and digital enhancements. This camera system works fantastically well. The night mode of P30 Pro is also up to the mark.

Performance

Both, Pixel 4XL and Huawei P30 Pro, do not differ much in terms of performance. Pixel 4XL is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 chipset which controls performance of the handset. The Android 10 is pretty compatible with this chipset. You will find this handset snappy and quite capable when it comes to launching bigger apps and playing games.

Huawei P30 Pro uses Kirin 980 chip which performs as good as Snapdragon 855.

Battery

The 3,700mAh battery pack used in Pixel 4 sounds pretty good on papers but it is practically underwhelming. The battery lasts a day with the modest use. If you push a bit harder, you will be reaching the charging cable even before the evening.

Huawei P30 Pro, on the other hand, uses 4,200mAh battery which is not only a physically bigger unit but it has higher endurance. With a bit harsh usage, the phone’s battery is capable to stay up for an entire day. If you are using the phone in a modest manner, you may be able to keep the phone alive for a major part of the second day over a single charge.

A brief review of Google Pixel 4XL

Google promises fantastic camera setup in its Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL. But if you look around, you will see that many of flagships from other manufacturers also offer top quality cameras. And come phones even come with the night mode which is also being offered in Google Pixel 4/4XL. If you ask about the feature which Google Pixel 4/4XL do not offer, there are a few and those are the substantial ones; for instance, expandable storage, free earbuds, and free unlimited photo storage.

From the perspective of performance and camera quality, Pixel 4XL is a great phone; but it is quite expensive, i.e. $900 for 64GB model and $1,000 for 128GB model. So, when you will compare this phone with other equally capable but less pricy handsets, you are probably going to realize that this phone doesn’t have much to offer for a price that is obviously quite higher.

Difference between Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL

• The first difference between both phones to talk about is the price. Pixel 4XL costs $100 more than Pixel 4. Pixel 4 64GB model costs $799, while Pixel 4XL 64GB model costs $899. There is a price increase of $100 on both phones if you want to upgrade to 128GB versions.
• Pixel 4XL is bigger than Pixel 4. The dimensions of Pixel 4 XL are 6.3 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches while Pixel 4 measures 5.7 x 2.7 x 0.3 inches.
• The bigger size of Pixel 4XL makes it heavier than Pixel 4. Pixel 4XL weighs 6.81 ounces (193 grams), while Pixel 4 weighs 5.71 ounces (162 grams).
• Another difference between both phones is the display. With a smaller screen, Pixel 4 comes with a FHD display and a pixel density of 444ppi. On the other hand, the Pixel 4XL comes with a QHD display and a pixel density of 537ppi.
• The bigger difference between two phones is the battery. Pixel 4 is equipped with a 2,800-mAh battery for which the phone continues to get negative reviews. On the other hand, Pixel 4XL comes with a 3,700-mAh battery, which lasts decently longer over a single charge.

Camera

Camera of Pixel 4XL is an impressive feature. The camera hardware in conjunction with its software is capable to take photos which are colorfully rich, sharp, and have great contrast. There is a telephoto lens to help you get a zoomed-in shot of the objects. It offers 2X zoom. You can even enhance it further with digital zoom which, interestingly, works pretty well.

Another feature of Pixel 4XL camera is its night mode. Using this mode, the photos taken in low light are brightened and sharpened up.

Pixel 4XL design

The salient features of Pixel 4 XL’s design include a prominent camera bump on the rear, a new orange color variant, and an expansive screen that measures 6.3 inches. Unlike Pixel 3XL, this phone doesn’t feature a notch. Instead, the top bezel of the phone is bigger enough to house the front cam and a number of other sensors.

Another great design feature of this phone is the higher (90Hz) refresh rate of screen. This feature makes scrolling and gameplay quite a smoother experience.

Performance and battery

Both Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL are equipped with Snapdragon 855 chipset which places both handsets in the category of handsets with best processing capabilities. Tasks like launching an app, scrolling through social media timeline and playing games shouldn’t be a problem with Pixel 4/4XL.

Unlike Pixel 4, the battery performance of Pixel 4XL is pretty decent. The phone’s battery lasted 15 hours and 15 minutes during a test of continuous video playback. That’s much better than Pixel 4 which lasted 10 hours.