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Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA

Name: Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA
Brand: Google
SKU: pixel-4-128gb-matte-usa

Snapdragon 855 · Pixel-first Android · 128GB · Matte · USA

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From $799

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA wins by 3

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Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA

Snapdragon 765G · Pixel-first Android · 128GB · Matte · USA

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From $699

Specdex verdict

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA lands at 69 and Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA at 72. That puts Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA if…

✓Clean Android with long updates
✓Best computational photography
✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)

Pick Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA if…

✓Clean Android with long updates
✓Best computational photography
✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA

Stills and video quality across lenses

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA leads on camera (75 vs 72).

Battery life

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA

Screen-on time and charging

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA leads on battery (69 vs 66).

Performance

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA leads on cpu (70 vs 67).

Display

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA leads on display (72 vs 69).

Value for money

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA more score per dollar ($699 vs $799).

Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA 69

72 Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA

Score breakdown

Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA

cpu 67

gpu 64

camera 72

battery 66

display 69

design 68

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA

cpu 70

gpu 67

camera 75

battery 69

display 72

design 71

Specs side-by-side

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Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA versus Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA — full spec comparison
Spec	Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA	Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA
Chipset	Snapdragon 855	Snapdragon 765G
Storage	128GB	128GB
OS	Android 9	Android 10

Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA

Pros

+Clean Android with long updates
+Best computational photography
+On-device Gemini (recent gens)

Cons

−Tensor thermals
−Slower charging
−Limited regional availability

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA

Pros

+Clean Android with long updates
+Best computational photography
+On-device Gemini (recent gens)

Cons

−Tensor thermals
−Slower charging
−Limited regional availability

FAQ: Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA vs Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA

Which is better, Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA or Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA? +

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA scores 72 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA worth the price? +

At $799, Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA delivers a Specdex score of 69 — strongest in camera.

Is Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA worth the price? +

At $699, Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in camera.

Does Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA or Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA or Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA? +

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA — leads on camera (75 vs 72). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Pixel 4 128GB · Matte · USA or Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA? +

Pixel 5 128GB · Matte · USA — leads on battery (69 vs 66). Screen-on time and charging.