Google Pixel 5 buyer’s guide - Everything you need to know - Android
The Google Pixel 5 is finally official and we have all the details. In this Google Pixel 5 buyer’s guide, we’ve got the info you’ll need to make a smart purchase decision and we answer your frequently asked questions.
Editor’s note: We’ll regularly update this Pixel 5 guide with more tips, resources, and details, so stay tuned.
The Pixel 5 was announced on September 30, 2020 at Google’s Launch Night In event. This is Google’s top-end phone of 2020 and it’s a great option if you want:
The Pixel 5 costs $699 in the US, where it’s available in only one size, two colors, and one storage configuration. It competes with the LG Velvet, the OnePlus 8, OnePlus Nord (outside the US), the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Galaxy S20 FE, and a slew of other upper mid-range to flagship 5G phones.
You should avoid the Pixel 5 if you want:
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The $699 Google Pixel 5 looks like a good phone on paper in North America, with brands like Realme and Xiaomi not a factor on the continent. But it still seems like a good purchase in general if you want a 5G phone with brisk updates and flagship-style features but don’t want to pay 2020 flagship money.
In the case of the spec sheet, the Pixel 4 was arguably the least impressive flagship of 2019, packing a small battery and lacking a triple rear camera setup seen on rival phones. For the Pixel 5, it looks like Google has beefed things up in some ways, but not in others.
Google’s phone shares the same price as the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, and it delivers a few more extras on paper. Things like a 120Hz OLED screen, flagship silicon, triple rear camera, and microSD expansion are all present on Samsung’s phone, making for an arguably more impressive, flexible package.
We’ve only conducted an initial Pixel 5 review, with a more comprehensive rundown coming soon. In saying so, our own David Imel said that he was a “huge fan” of the $699 phone.
David specifically praised the phone’s long battery life, image quality, great display, and Google integration in his initial review. He also pointed to things like three years of updates and flagship extras like water resistance and wireless charging.
Our verdict: Google Pixel 5 initial review — The best premium Pixel
In saying so, he also lamented the slow charging speed compared to rivals, as well as the lack of a telephoto camera and Google’s insistence on using older camera sensors. Our reviewer also noted the Galaxy S20 FE as a great alternative offering more power and a couple more features for the same price.
It also bears repeating that Google phones tend to suffer from some hardware issues now and again. So you’ll want to keep this in mind before splashing out, especially if you’re in an unsupported country and buying it on the grey market. The last thing you want is a defective product with no real support in your locale.
This marks the first time that Google ditches flagship silicon for its high-end Pixels, adopting an upper mid-range Snapdragon 765G processor. Is this a no-go for Android Authority readers though? Well, over 1,600 readers took our poll back in June, with almost 57% saying it wasn’t a dealbreaker.
This suggested that Android Authority readers were willing to overlook the lack of top-end power if the Pixel 5 delivered in other areas (e.g. pricing and extra features).
Earlier this week, we also asked readers whether the then-rumored $629 price tag for the Pixel 5 was worth it. This question was asked prior to specs and other features being disclosed by Google. As of writing, the most popular choice was “it’s a bit expensive but worth it for a Pixel.” Check out the results below.
Just over 25% of readers said that the phone is outright overpriced. But between respondents wanting to see the spec sheet, those who think it’s a bargain, and those who think it’s worth it for a Pixel, it looks like Google may have wanted to consider a somewhat cheaper price tag.
The Google Pixel 5 isn’t going to win any awards for sheer horsepower, but the phone still brings quite a few features to the table anyway. Check out our Google Pixel 5 specs overview below.
| Google Pixel 5 | |
|---|---|
| Display | 6-inch OLED 2,340 x 1,080 resolution 432ppi 90Hz refresh rate 19.5:9 aspect ratio >1,000,000:1 contrast ratio |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 2x Cortex-A76 6x Cortex-A55 Titan M Security Module |
| GPU | Adreno 620 |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 128GB No microSD slot |
| Cameras | Rear Main: 12.2MP, f/1.7 aperture, 1.4µm pixels, optical + electronic image stabilization Secondary: 16MP, f/2.2 aperture, 1 micron pixel, ultra-wide (107-degree FoV) 4K at 60fps/30fps Front 8MP sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 1.12µm pixels, fixed focus, 83-degree FoV |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Battery | 4,080mAh 18W charging 12W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging |
| IP rating | IP68 |
| Sensors | Proximity / ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyrometer Magnetometer Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor Barometer Spectral and flicker sensor |
| Software | Android 11 |
| Dimensions and weight | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8mm 151g |
| Colors | Just Black, Sorta Sage |
The Pixel 5 adopts the same 12MP IMX363 main camera we’ve seen on several generations of Pixels now, including the Pixel 3a and Pixel 4a. If anything, we were expecting software to make the difference when shooting via this main camera.
The secondary camera is a completely different story though, as Go
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