Google Pixel 5 Review

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Main Features

Launched in October 2020

6.0" - 432 PPI

2 Cameras

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Chipset

128 GB Storage

4080 mAh Battery

151 g (5.33 oz)

Replaced Google Pixel 4

Replaced by Google Pixel 6

Expected OS Support Ends in: Ended

Expected Security Support Ends in: Ended

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Google Pixel 5 Overview

Google Pixel 5

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Google Pixel 5

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Google Pixel 5 is a Android phone with a 12.2 MP main camera and a 8.0 MP selfie camera. Pixel 5 features a 6.0" sized OLED screen with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. Google released Pixel 5 to market in October 2020.

Google replaced the older Google Pixel 4 with this model and later Pixel 5 was replaced with Google Pixel 6.Follow the links to compare these phones in detail:
Compare Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 4
Compare Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 6

Pixel 5 is a member of Google's Pixel series of smartphones. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Google Pixel Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Compare	September 2024	8.0"	3 (48 MP + 10.8 MP + 10.5 MP)	257 g (9.07 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	August 2024	6.3"	3 (50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP)	176 g (6.21 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Compare	August 2024	6.8"	3 (50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP)	221 g (7.8 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Compare	August 2024	6.3"	2 (50 MP + 48 MP)	198 g (6.98 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	2 (64 MP + 13 MP)	188 g (6.63 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Compare	October 2023	6.2"	2 (50 MP + 12 MP)	187 g (6.6 oz)

Google Pixel 5 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Google Pixel 5 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

High PPI of 432 ppi

High Screen Refresh rate of 90 Hz

HDR Support (HDR10+)

Always-on Screen

Screen covers 97.4% of RBG color space

Short Response time of 5 ms

IP68 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (rear)

8GB RAM

128 GB Storage

4080 mAh Battery

Wireless Charging Support(12 W)

Reverse Charging Support

Fast Charging Support (30% in 30 min)

12 MP Main Camera

16.0MP Ultra-wide Camera

4K Video Recording Up to Up to 60FPS

240 FPS (1080p) Slow Motion recording

Bokeh Mode

RAW Support

Pro Shooting Mode

USB Type-C v3.1

NFC (Near-field communication)

eSIM Support

5G Support

Stereo Speakers

Barometer Sensor

Optical Stabilization on the Main Camera

CONs

No significant CONS

Most Popular Alternatives to Google Pixel 5

Here are the 8 phones that our readers compare the most with the Google Pixel 5:

Google Pixel Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Google Pixel 6 Compare	October 2021	6.4"	207 g (7.3 oz)
Google Pixel 4 Compare	November 2019	5.7"	162 g (5.71 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Compare	October 2023	6.2"	187 g (6.6 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	188 g (6.63 oz)
Google Pixel 7 Compare	October 2022	6.3"	197 g (6.95 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	August 2024	6.3"	176 g (6.21 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Pro Compare	October 2023	6.7"	213 g (7.51 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Compare	August 2024	6.3"	198 g (6.98 oz)

Google Pixel 5 Features and Specification

GENERAL
Brand	Google
Launch Date	October 2020
Product Series	Google Pixel
Predecessor Model	Google Pixel 4
Successor Model	Google Pixel 6
Operating System	Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)

PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	144.7 mm (5.7")
Width	70.4 mm (2.77")
Thickness	8 mm (0.31")
Weight	151 g (5.33 oz)
Waterproof	IP68
Available Colors	Black Green
Rear Material	Metal
Frame Material	Metal

SCREEN
Screen Size	6"
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels
PPI	432
Refresh Rate	90 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	700 nits
HDR Support	HDR10+
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Screen-to-Body Ratio	85.9%
Display Features	Always-On Display
RGB Color Space	97.4%
PWM	367 Hz
Response Time	5 ms
Contrast	∞ Infinity

CHIPSET
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
CPU Cores	8 (1 + 1 + 6)
Architecture	6 cores @1.8 GHz: Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55) 1 core @2.2 GHz: Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76) 1 core @2.4 GHz: Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76)
Max Clock	2400 MHz
Lithography Process	7 nm
Graphics	Adreno 620
GPU Clock	750 MHz
GPU Shading Units	384
FLOPS	~576 GFLOPS

RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR4X
Memory Clock	2400 MHz
Channels	2
Storage Size	128 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.1
Memory Card	No

BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	4080 mAh
Max Charging Power	18 W
Battery Type	Li-Po
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	Yes (12 W)
Reverse Charging	Yes
Fast Charging	Yes (30% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:45 hr
Standby Time	105 hr

CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	12.2 MP
Zoom	Digital
Flash	LED
Image Stabilization	Optical
8K Video	No
4K Video	Up to 60 FPS
HD Video	Up to 60 FPS
Slow Motion	240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of View	107°
Camera Set-up	2 (12.2 MP + 16 MP)
Ultra-wide Camera	16 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Focal length: 24 mm Pixel size: 1 micron
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode RAW support
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	8.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.0
Focal Length	24 mm
Pixel Size	1.12 microns
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	1/4.0"
Video Resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS

CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5
Bluetooth Features	LE, A2DP
USB Type	USB Type-C
USB Version	3.1
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC
Infrared Port