Disappointing Google Pixel 4 leak suggests it'll cost more than Pixel 3
Samsung and Huawei raised their prices upon the fairly recent arrival of the Galaxy Note 10+ and Mate 30 Pro. Now, one important bit of information courtesy of leaker Evan Blass suggests Google could soon follow suit.
Higher prices in Canada and no extra storage
This move does directly contradict earlier rumors which indicated Google would either maintain or lower its flagship prices this year but it could ultimately be justified by the extra storage that’s been reported countless times. However, it appears this isn’t happening either.
The Google Pixel 4 series will once again ship with 64GB of base storage, per the information received by Blass. Models with 128GB are apparently in the works but they’ll cost significantly more – the 128GB Pixel 4 will set customers back CAD 1199.95 in Canada and the XL version should be available for CAD 1359.95. To make matters worse, this pricing strategy means Google is now charging more for extra storage. Last year the company charged CAD 130 extra for the 128GB variants but this year the equivalent Pixel 4 model will cost CAD 150 extra. The 128GB Pixel 4 XL, on the other hand, adds CAD 160 to the price.
How much will the Pixel 4 cost in the US and Europe?
The official Pixel 4 series pricing for the US market hasn’t yet leaked but some simple math can give us a pretty good idea about what the final retail price points will be. That’s because Google’s Canadian prices are typically between $40 and $50 cheaper than US ones when converted directly.
Using this logic, the entry-level Pixel 4 model with 64GB of storage will likely retail at $829 while the 128GB version could cost $949, up from the $799 and $899 price points of the Pixel 3. If you’re on the lookout for the Pixel 4 XL, it may start at $949 and rise to $1,059 for the model with extra internal storage. This doesn’t compare too favorably to the $899 and $999 prices of the Pixel 3 XL.
Pricing for Europe is a bit more complicated to calculate because each market has slightly different taxes, but retail price points of around €879 and €999 for the 64GB Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL models respectively seems pretty plausible. The 128GB variants may cost €999 and €1,109 on average.
Google Pixel 4 series announcement and what to expect
The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will go official next week on Tuesday, October 15. Pre-orders for the smartphones are expected to commence the same day once the official introduction event has ended and will likely precede shipments on Friday, October 25.
Official Google Pixel 4 teaser
Accompanying the flagships on Google’s big day is rumored to be a new Nest Mini speaker that’ll succeed the current-gen Home Mini and a Pixelbook Go Chromebook.