The Pixel 4 Is Getting This Long Overdue Upgrade

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The small increase in RAM is the first time ever that Google’s upgraded the Pixel’s memory.

The Pixel 3 XL (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

Google’s Pixel series of phones have been excellent devices. We love both the Pixel 3 and the cheaper Pixel 3a, but the place where they lag behind similarly priced competitors is memory.

Ever since the original Pixel in 2016, Google has used 4GB of RAM, which is half of what an average premium Android phone tends to use now. Fortunately, that might be about to change.

Richard Priday
Richard Priday
Assistant Phones Editor

Richard is based in London, covering news, reviews and how-tos for phones, tablets, gaming, and whatever else people need advice on. Following on from his MA in Magazine Journalism at the University of Sheffield, he's also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. When not at work, he's likely thinking about how to brew the perfect cup of specialty coffee.