The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL were rolled out late last year, offering an all-new camera module, an improved Google Assistant, and plenty of other great features. The new phones are the latest in a long line of much-loved devices — and if you’re after what is easily one of the best Android experiences to be found on a smartphone, you may well want to get your hands on one of them for yourself.
That’s why we’ve put together this guide. Whether you’re looking to see what the major carriers have to offer or if you’re after an unlocked phone to take to your own favorite service provider, here’s everything you need to know about how and where to get the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL for yourself:
As you would expect, the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are both available unlocked and from a variety of retailers. One welcome change Google made to its new flagship phones is that they are now compatible with both GSM and CDMA carriers, meaning that you can take your unlocked Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL to any of the “big four” U.S. service providers (Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T).
Pre-orders for the phones are now over — so you can get the device straight from the Google Store or your favorite retailer.
Best Buy also carries the unlocked Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, but it has an advantage over many online retailers in that you have the option to activate your phone with one of the major carriers (minus T-Mobile) right away if you want to. This lets you take advantage of any ongoing discounts or other specials being offered by service providers. These change frequently, so keep an eye on our up-to-date Google Pixel deals roundup for the latest bargains.
Of course, you’ll also be able to get the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL from your preferred carrier — and for the first time the devices are available from all the major retailers in the U.S. Here’s a rundown on pricing and availability from carriers.
AT&T is carrying the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, and full sales of the device are now available. Pricing for the phones on AT&T can be found below.
AT&T is offering a few deals too. For example, customers can get $300 in bill credits when they trade in their old phone, and customers can get up to $700 off the Pixel 4 if they switch from another carrier and trade in their old phone.
Sprint is offering the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. Pricing for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL on Sprint can be found below.
Sprint is offering some great deals too. Notably, if you lease a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL on Sprint through the Sprint Flex Lease, you can lease a second for $0 per month, if you switch to Sprint or add a new line. If you lease a Pixel 4 XL, you can instead choose to get a second Pixel 4 XL for free.
T-Mobile is carrying the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. Pricing for the phones on T-Mobile can be found below.
T-Mobile is offering some deals on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. For example, you can get a Pixel 4 for free, or $800 off a Pixel 4 XL, when you switch to T-Mobile and trade in an old Pixel phone. Alternatively, you can get $300 off a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL if you trade in another eligible device.
Verizon is carrying the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. Pricing for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL on Verizon can be found below.
Verizon also has a few great deals going for the phones. Notably, if you buy a Google Pixel 4, you’ll get a second 64GB Pixel 4 for free. The fine print is that you’re required to open a new line with an Unlimited plan, and the phones must be purchased with the Verizon device payment plan.
With Verizon, you can also trade in your old phone for up to $450 worth of credit toward a Pixel 4. This deal is available to both new and existing customers, and requires an Unlimited plan.
Visible announced it is carrying the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The company is offering overnight shipping for the phone, and $200 off the phones if you switch to Visible, in the form of a $200 prepaid Mastercard.
Two new highly requested iCloud plugins just got added to ChatGPT, giving people who rely on Apple’s Mail and Calendar services a way to search emails, check appointments, and manage their schedules directly through the chatbot.
The integration is rolling out to all ChatGPT plans, including the free tier. You can access it on the web, desktop, and iOS.
Google Play is borrowing one of the Nintendo Switch’s most useful little tricks. A new Sidekick tool called Playbacks captures a short clip after something interesting has already happened, sparing players from running a screen recorder throughout an entire game.
Playbacks is part of Google Play Store v53.8 and keeps saved clips on the phone. Google first announced it earlier this month, but the new Play Store update marks its arrival for players. Anyone who has watched a perfect win vanish because the record button came too late already understands the appeal.
Samsung’s scandal over its Game Optimizing Service, or GOS, has returned with a bill attached. South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has tentatively fined the company 20.1 billion won, or about $15.1 million, over gaming claims made for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, and Tab S8.
The regulator says Samsung promoted the devices as gaming powerhouses without disclosing that GOS placed preset CPU and GPU limits on certain demanding games. Samsung disputes that conclusion, calling GOS a legitimate way to manage heat.