Google officially released Android 13 and a new version of AOSP to Pixel devices, and with the update to Google’s Android Beta program, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have been removed.
Android 13 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release) Beta will begin next month and starting with this version, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will not be eligible for beta testing, supported devices are
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a (5G)
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 5a
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL were released in 2019, and according to the update cycle, the last feature update will be in October 2022, while Android 13 QPR1 is expected to launch at the end of the year, so the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will not be supported, not to mention Android 14 after that.
Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are expected to get two more monthly updates, mainly for minor fixes to Android 13.
According to the Android Beta Program, the Android 13 QPR beta update will last until March 2023, followed by the Android 14 beta.
The Google Pixel 4 features a 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 22201080, while the Google Pixel 4 XL features a 6.3-inch screen with a resolution of 30401440, both with an OLED display and both supporting a 90Hz refresh rate.
At the core, both the Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processors with 6GB+64GB / 128GB of onboard storage, a 12MP main camera (Sony IMX363) + 16MP telephoto (2x zoom, Sony IMX481) + ToF lens on the rear and an 8MP single camera (Sony IMX520) on the front. In addition, Pixel 4 supports real-time HDR+ with 2x optical zoom, Soli Micro Radar, which automatically lights up the phone without lifting to wake it up when you are near it, and supports spaced gestures.
