The Pixel 4 XL will have a 6.25-inch display, dual front-facing cameras and perhaps even a Project Soli radar-based biometric face authentication system. By golly, bezels are here to stay though, while the headphone jack is resting on the cutting-room floor.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pixel-4-Here-is-a-first-look-at-the-front-of-the-Pixel-4-XL-thicc-bezels-five-cameras-and-no-headphone-jack.427105.0.html
Better than the massive notch on the Pixel 3 XL, but still feels like a step backwards, especially after seeing the OnePlus 7 Pro. Aside from wireless charging, I'm not seeing a strong reason to buy a Pixel 4 over a OP7 Pro with GCam, particularly as the Pixel is almost certain to be more expensive.
Google really needs to step up their game if they want to compete at the premium price point.
"Questionable design"? Notches and punchholes haven't proven completely satisfactory, and this bezel is clean, neat, and relatively small. Is Google playing it conservative? Yes. Is that a poor decision? I think not!