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today we are going to dive into a comparison that's a bit unconventional we'll be looking at why the Google pixel 4XL which was released in 2019 still holds its ground in certain areas when stacked up against the 9 Pro XL a device released in 2024 Yes you heard that right despite being 5 years old now the pixel 4XL has some unique features that still make it stand out so if you are curious to know how these devices compare please stick around let's kick things off with a feature that the pixel 4XL absolutely nailed back in 2019 the face unlock one of the pixel 4 xl's standout features is its face unlock technology unlike the pixel 9 Pro XL which uses a front camera for face unlock the pixel 4XL has an IR camera and a DOT projector two components that allow the phone to unlock in complete darkness this was a game changer when it first released on the other hand the pixel 9 Pro xl's front camera based Face Unlock requires some ambient light to work properly sure it's faster than the under display fingerprint sensor but it doesn't work as reliably in complete darkness so if you need to quickly unlock your phone in the dark the pixel 4 xl's IR based Face Unlock is still the better option next up is something a bit more futuristic motion sense it's powered by the solely Rader chip while the pixel 9 Pro XL doesn't include this feature the pixel 4XL uses Rader technology to detect motion around the device what makes this feature so cool is how it can trigger actions without even touching the phone it automatically lights up the display and makes your face unlock sensor ready when your hand gets close which makes the already incredible Face Unlock faster and it gets even better with air gestures you can skip music tracks play on pause media and even dismiss or snooze alarms with a simple way of your hand while these features may seem a little gimmicky at first but once you use them regularly they make interacting with your phone feel way more intuitive in certain scenarios moving on to a feature that's really underrated active Edge Apple's action button on the iPhone 15 and later got a lot of hype but that button is kind of hard to reach regardless how big is your hand in contrast active Edge sets where your hand naturally hold the phone which is Miles Ahead when it comes to convenience and the ch on top is the ability to adjust the pressure sensitivity to your liking to avoid any accidental triggers imagine if Google improved and expanded this feature over the years in instead of removing it they could have added programmable shortcuts double squeeze support and more talking about IOS and Android let me tell you about today's sponsor this video is sponsored by mobile Trends by wondershare switching phones can be a hassle transferring data photos contacts even your WhatsApp chats can feel like a nightmare but with mobile TR by wondershare it doesn't have to be mobile TR is the one-step solution for all your phone data transfer needs it's a 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enjoy the Black Friday 50% discount all the links are in the description below and now let's get back to the video now let's talk about something a bit more aesthetic the wallpapers if you are a pixel fan you know that Google has always set the bar high in this department back in 2019 the pixel 4XL came with amazing interactive wallpapers remember the come alive wallpapers these weren't just static images they respond to your touch and mirror the motion of your phone making them feel alive it was a level of customization and interactivity that really set the pixel apart or the living Universe category which featured the stunning nature and Landscape scenes with moving elements like birds flowing water and hot air balloons but fast forward we've kind of lost that magic the wallpapers that come with the newer models are pretty static and don't offer the same level of interaction or creativity I'm not saying they are bad but they are not the same in fact these days you can find much better wallpapers from thirdparty apps like the channels wallpapers by in-depth th reviews I will link it below in the description if you want to check it out while the pixel 9 Pro XL has its own strengths like the improved camera system performance and display the pixel 4XL has some features that still stand out today the face unlock active Edge most sense and those incredible interactive wallpapers are just a few reasons why this 2019 device still has a place in my heart even in 2024 and guess what I used the 4XL as my daily driver for a few days before scripting this video and it was very capable of handling my day-to-day tasks really well most of Google Apps look and function exactly the same they are only missing some of the latest and the greatest features but the mandatory things are still there for example Google photos has magic editor which is the most advanced editing tool released by Google Plus the other tools I frequently use Google messages works exactly the same as on the 9 Pro XL even the most popular AI features are available like Gemini and Gemini live Gmail's AI features like help me write help me create a list in keep notes Gemini in Google messages and more so what's the point of making this video am I telling you to ditch your 9 Pro XL and get the pixel 4 XL in said of course not but I think Google should definitely consider bringing these Innovative features back because they are very useful and helpful plus now they make much more sense than ever before so please let me know what do you think in the comments do you agree that Google should bring these features back or they better keep it safe and follow what other manufacturers do until then don't forget to like And subscribe if you found this video helpful and I will catch you in the next one
