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Expert reviews
4.2
(9)
Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 191 phones
Performance
1.7
/5
Display
2.8
/5
Rear Camera
1.5
/5
Front Camera
1.8
/5
Battery
2.1
/5
Deals
SIM Free from £249.00
Color
All
Black
Storage
All
128GB
Budget-conscious buyers after a cheap, compact secondary or backup phone who don't need current software updates or fast performance.
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About the Google Pixel 5
The Google Pixel 5 was Google's attempt at a leaner, more affordable flagship, trading the flashiest silicon for a chip that keeps the price sensible without giving up the core Pixel experience. It was the first Pixel built from recycled aluminium, giving it a matte, grippy finish that feels more premium than its mid-range price tag suggests. The dual camera setup skips a telephoto lens in favour of an ultrawide, which suits everyday shooting and group photos better than zoomed-in shots, and Google's computational photography still made stills and video punch above the hardware. Battery life was a genuine strength, with a larger cell than the Pixel 4 and easily lasting a full day of moderate use, plus wireless and reverse wireless charging for topping up earbuds. By 2026 the Pixel 5 is a well out of software support and its Snapdragon 765G chip feels dated for anything beyond light use, so it only makes sense as a very cheap secondary phone or for buyers who prioritise a compact size over raw performance and long-term updates.
Expert Rating
4.2
(9 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 4 — Key Differences
| Feature | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.0-inch OLED, 1080x2340, 90Hz | 5.7-inch P-OLED, 1080x2280, 90Hz |
| Battery | 4,080 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| Weight | 151 g | 162 g |
| Dimensions | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0 mm | 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 765G 5G | Snapdragon 855 |
| Rear cameras | 12.2MP main + 16MP ultrawide | 12.2MP main + 16MP telephoto (2x zoom) |
| SIM-free price | From £249.00 | From £210.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Google Pixel 5 worth buying in 2026?
No, not as a primary phone. The Pixel 5 stopped receiving security updates in 2023, and its Snapdragon 765G chipset feels slow for modern apps. It can still work as a cheap backup device or for someone who only needs calls, texts, and basic apps.
Does the Google Pixel 5 support 5G?
Yes, the Pixel 5 supports Sub-6 5G networks through its Snapdragon 765G 5G chipset, though it lacks mmWave 5G support, which was rarely used in the UK anyway.
Does the Google Pixel 5 have wireless charging?
Yes, the Pixel 5 supports 12W Qi wireless charging and also has reverse wireless charging, letting it top up wireless earbuds or other Qi-compatible accessories from its own battery.
How long will the Google Pixel 5 receive software updates?
The Pixel 5 no longer receives updates. Google ended its update support in October 2023, three years after launch, and it never received Android 15 or later officially.
Is the Google Pixel 5 camera any good?
The dual 12.2MP main and 16MP ultrawide camera was praised at launch for strong computational photography, particularly Night Sight and portrait mode. It lacks a telephoto lens, so zoomed shots rely on digital crop and look noticeably softer.
How does the Google Pixel 5 compare to the Google Pixel 4?
The Pixel 5 dropped the higher-end Snapdragon 855 for the mid-range 765G to cut costs, but gained a bigger 4,080mAh battery (up from 2,800mAh), a larger 6-inch display, an ultrawide camera in place of the telephoto, and 5G support. Compare Google Pixel 4 deals.
Google Pixel 5 Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 191 phones
- Snapdragon 765G 5G
- Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
This phone
33%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
33%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.0 inches
- 1080 x 2340 pixels
- OLED, 90Hz
This phone
56%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
56%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 12 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
29%
Avg
38%
Best
70%
This phone
29%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 8 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
35%
Avg
60%
Best
92%
This phone
35%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 4,080 mAh
- 18W wired, PD2.0
This phone
41%
Avg
51%
Best
86%
This phone
41%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
144.7 x 70.4 x 8
Weight
151 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Operating System
Android 11, up to Android 14
Colours
Radio
No
Body
Just Black, Sorta Sage
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
16
Primary Camera Video
4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60/120/240fs; gyro-EIS
Second Camera
12.2 , f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 , f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
8 , f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
OLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Display Size
6.0
Display Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 765G 5G
GPU
Adreno 620
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Memory Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - GD1YQ
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Battery
Battery
4080
Charging
18W wired, PD2.0 12W wireless 5W reverse wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer