18 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 68
The Pixel 4 XL brings a
second rear camera this year
making with their phones, Google’s Pixel optimizations
are woefully behind the times.
Thankfully, Google seems to be acutely aware of
the phone’s battery issues, so it’s amped up its wireless
charging capabilities. While Google basically forced
you to buy a Pixel Stand to get fast wireless charging
on the Pixel 3, the Pixel 4 XL delivers 11-watt charging
with any compatible charger. That’s not as fast as the
Galaxy S10’s 15-watt wireless capabilities, but it’s a
huge step up from the Pixel 3’s lame 5-watt offering.
Camera
If you’re in the market for a new Pixel, the camera
is likely the number one reason why. Google built
the Pixel name on the strength of its camera, and
the fourth version only drives that point home. After
telling us for years that a single camera was all you
needed, Google has added a second camera to the
