The Pixel 4

Google

After months of leaks and teases, Google officially unveiled the Pixel 4 on Tuesday, which comes with a radar motion-sensing system and a dual-lens camera that uses improved computational photography software.

The Pixel 4 starts at $799 and ships on October 24, with preorders starting immediately. The larger Pixel 4 XL starts at $899. It'll be available in three colors: black, white, and a limited edition orange.

The new Motion Sense feature, powered by the company's Soli radar technology, makes it possible to dismiss a call just by waving your hand, or lower the volume of your morning alarm as you reach for your phone. Google also says it provides the fastest face unlock on a smartphone since it can start the verification process before you pick up your phone.

The Pixel 4 comes with a dual-lens camera that consists of a 12.2-megapixel lens and a 16-megapixel lens. It's noticeably lacking the third ultra-wide-angle lens found on other recent smartphones, like the iPhone 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10.

But Google showcased the new software-based computational photography features coming in the Pixel 4, such as Live HDR+, which shows HDR+ adjustments in real-time in the camera viewfinder rather than after the photo is taken. Improvements to Night Sight make it possible to better capture images of stars in the night sky.

The Pixel 4 will come in two sizes: the 5.7 inch Pixel 4 and the 6.3-inch Pixel 4 XL. The display on both phones will support a refresh rate of up to 90Hz, which should make scrolling and navigating the phone feel more smooth.