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Google Pixel 5
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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.
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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 | Not available | From £137.00 |
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Google Pixel 5 Specifications
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£200-£399 Phones · 199 phones
- Snapdragon 765G 5G
- Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
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
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
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
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 4,080 mAh
- 18W wired, PD2.0
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
Just Black, Sorta Sage
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
128GB 8GB RAM
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