Google Pixel 4 XL
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Google Pixel 4 XL
Brand: Google Pixel (Parent: Google) Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: 4 4 XL Release Date: 2019-10-19 • Status: End of life Classification Date: 2025-10-09 • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | None | 🔗 Proof | No publicly documented cases of hardware tampering involving this model; includes the Titan M security chip. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Vulnerabilities affecting this model were addressed in monthly Pixel security bulletins during its support period; few model-specific CVEs. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | 🔗 Proof | No publicly reported attacks specifically targeting this model. |
| Updatability | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Received monthly security updates during its guaranteed 3-year support period; support ended in October 2022 and no further updates are provided. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Full | 🔗 Proof | Full account-based authentication and pairing with other devices and services (Google account, Bluetooth, NFC). |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Modern encryption for wireless communications (Wi-Fi 802.11ac with WPA2/WPA3 support, TLS for network traffic). |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | File-based encryption (FBE) enabled by default, with keys protected by the Titan M security chip. |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Full | 🔗 Proof | Full account management via Google account (creation, recovery, remote device management). |
| Authentication | Secure | 🔗 Proof | Secure face unlock (Class 3 biometric) in addition to PIN/pattern/password; no fingerprint sensor. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | 🔗 Proof | Lockout with increasing delays after repeated failed unlock attempts. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | 🔗 Proof | System and access events are logged by Android; account sign-in activity visible in the Google account security page. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | 🔗 Proof | No default password; user-defined PIN/password with complexity requirements during setup. |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
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| Operating System & App | Android 10.0 (Companion App: google store) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon855 • GPU: Adreno 640 |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 6GB • Storage: 64/128GB |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: 3700mAh • Power: • Charging: USB-C 18W Adapter |
| Display & Camera | Display: 6.3inch • Camera: 16MP Dual pixel |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: Stereo speakers • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac 2×2 MIMO |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 75.1 x 160.4 x 8.2mm • Mass: 193g |
