Google Pixel 4 XL, 64 GB, White, Unlocked (Renewed)

My Pixel 4 finally had enough and I needed to replace it. I didn't want to go too crazy - I use the phone for very little. I decided to go with the refurbished Pixel 4 XL (keep in mind, you can easily flash a new ROM to these to get rid of the bloatware and they run quite nicely). This one addresses the only real issue I had with the standard Pixel 4 - the screen was a little too small for my stubby thumbs.Battery life is an improvement (it wasn't a problem with my old phone, but this is still better). With the installation of a custom ROM and the elimination of bloatware, it has the resources I need to do what I want without the need for a newer, far more expensive phone. The camera has also worked well for me (although I don't use it much, it's still nice to be able to take good quality photos and video when the situation calls for it).

I got one renewed and the only two defects are a scratch on the volume rocker and a battery with only 86% capacity according to AccuBattery. Since the batteries aren't cheap or easy to replace that's kind of a bummer but it's enough to last until the next set of Pixels come down in price on the used market. I still get about 5 hours of screen time. Not good but not horrible.There is no fingerprint reader so it's not very convenient with a mask but it's not a huge deal.Battery life is fine but I do have to recharge at least twice a day as a heavy user (I don't let it drop below 25% and I unplug at 90% and I don't charge overnight). Screen is good, the forehead is big but there's no camera cut out. Speakers are good, nice and loud.The camera is amazing and why I keep buying Pixels. It's fast and consistently takes great photos and video but the lens gets filthy almost immediately so I constantly have to wipe it off. Running stock Android is nice and fast too, and Pixels usually get four major OS upgrades so with two under the belt there's two more to go so this phone will last a long time. You'll have to replace the battery before it runs out of official software support.

I bought a refurbished phone from this vendor on March 11th this year. Shortly after the 90-day Renewed Amazon guarantee, a rectangular section in the top right corner of the phone screen started to flicker. At first it was just a little bit and was tolerable to live with, but soon it became constant.From the beginning of receiving this phone I had noticed that the battery life was pretty appalling. After some research online I noticed that this model does not have the best battery life in the world. Even at that though the phone's battery just about got you through the day.Within the last couple of months my battery issues escalate rapidly. At first I started to see question marks over the phones battery icon on screen. Soon this is accompanied by system warnings that the phone cannot read the battery meter. After a while I notice the phone seems to suddenly start restarting. This continues on and off for a while. Today, my battery is completely broken. The phone will not work for more than 5 minutes without dying and only stays on if left plugged in. The phone is useless now.In addition to this, the phone has also started glitching, with menu options bouncing slightly on screen and the phone freezing. There is also an issue where the phone will not open from the lock screen and you get caught in a constant loop of pressing the unlock button, the screen flashes n and then the screen goes into standby again. The only way to get into the phone is to restart it.This has been a thoroughly dreadful experience and an absolute waste of $230! Please if you are considering buying a phone from this vendor, go to a more reputable site who offer a 1-year warranty with their phones.

The face recognition works most of the time. There is no fingerprint reader. The battery life is sufficient, it isn't spectacular, but it definitely will get me through the day...so it works great for me. The phone has fast charging included with the wall adapter that comes in the box so it tends to charge quickly if you need to top off the battery through our the day if need be.For the price, this is an amazing phone. It is WAY better than any current entry level or even most mid level devices that are currently for sale.The original price of this phone when released was $899 but I got mine from Amazon for $209.99 and at that price, you CANNOT BEAT THE DEAL .Phone was "renewed" and came in a brown unlabeled box but the device literally looked brand new. Not a single scratch or scuff of any kind. It looked literally like a brand new unused phone. I would definitely buy again. Highly recommend. Shipping was fast too. It said it would take 5-7 days and I got it in 3 days and I just selected the free shipping that said would take longer. Very happy with my purchase.

I bought this used. It was in good condition.Cons:The charging port is lose. So, I think the previous owner may have dropped the phone while charging on the charging port.It randomly stops receiving texts. I called my service provider and they reset the network. It has happened twice. If it happens again, they want me to bring it in for a full diagnostic. Not sure if it the phone's fault.When it came, the camera was dirty and smudged.Pros:The camera is incredible! I can't say enough. This is worth the camera alone. If you are thinking of the google pixel 4 and are looking for a good camera, buy it. The low light feature is amazing. I still can't believe how great the pics are in low light.The battery is amazing. It lasts a little over a day and then some. I'm on my phone browing a lot so I'd say I'm a heavy user.The feel and interface is great. It took a bit to get used to, but love it.I would strongly recommend to get a google pixel. If you have the funds, I would suggest to buy it new. The used one I got is pretty good. I'm just a little nervous about the loose charing port and it randomly not getting texts.