The Pixel 5.
Google, screenshot by Lynn La/CNET
During a virtual event earlier this fall, Google unveiled two new phones, the premium Pixel 5 and the more affordable Pixel 4A 5G. The Pixel 5 serves as the successor to last year’s Pixel 4 and brings new features including 5G connectivity, an ultra-wide camera and a much larger battery. The phone costs $699 (£599, AU$999) and is available to buy now. Here’s how the Pixel 5 compares to the Pixel 4A 5G.
As Google’s marquee handset, the Pixel 5 represents the tech giant’s latest offerings in Android 11 software, like a new Hold For Me calling feature, and top-of-the-line hardware. But the device faces stiff competition from several phones, including the popular iPhone 11 (not to mention the iPhone 12) and the newly announced Galaxy S20 FE. Devices from smaller companies, like the OnePlus 8, aim to cut the Pixel 5’s share of potential Android users as well.
Read more: iPhone 12 vs. Pixel 5: Apple and Google’s 5G flagships compared
To see how the Pixel 5 compares spec by spec, check out the chart below.
Pixel 5 vs. iPhone 11, Galaxy S20 FE and OnePlus 8
Google Pixel 5
iPhone 11
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
OnePlus 8
Display size, resolution
6-inch FHD+ OLED; 2,340 x 1,080 pixels
6.1-inch LCD; 1,792×828 pixels
6.5-inch AMOLED; 2,400×1,080 pixels
6.55-inch AMOLED; 1,080×2,400 pixels
Pixel density
432ppi
326ppi
405ppi
402ppi
Dimensions (Inches)
5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 in
5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in
6.29 x 2.97 x 0.33 in
6.3 x 2.8 x 0.31 in
Dimensions (Millimeters)
144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0 mm
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm
159.8 x 75.5 x 8.4mm
160 x 72.9 x 8.0 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams)
5.33 oz; 151g
6.84 oz; 194g
6.70 oz; 190g
6.35 oz; 180g
Mobile software
Android 11
iOS 13
Android 10
Android 10
Camera
12.2-megapixel (standard), 16-megapixel (ultra-wide)
12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide)
12-megapixel (standard), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 8-megapixel (telephoto)
48-megapixel (standard), 16-megapixel (ultra-wide), 2-megapixel (macro)
Front-facing camera
8-megapixel
12-megapixel
32-megapixel
16-megapixel
Video capture
4K
4K
4K
4K
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Apple A13 Bionic
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (5G), Samsung Exynos 990 (4G)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Storage
128GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
128GB
128GB, 256GB
RAM
8GB
Not disclosed
6GB
8GB, 12GB
Expandable storage
No
No
1TB
No
Battery
4,000mAh
Not disclosed
4,500mAh
4,300mAh
Fingerprint sensor
Rear
None (Face ID)
In-screen
In-screen
Connector
USB-C
Lightning
USB-C
USB-C
Headphone jack
No
No
No
No
Special features
5G enabled; water resistant (IP68); 90Hz refresh rate display; dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); reverse wireless charging; fast charging
Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging
Water resistant (IP68); 5G enabled; 120Hz screen refresh rate; Wireless PowerShare
5G enabled; fast charging; 90Hz screen refresh rate
Price off-contract (USD)
$699
$699 (64GB), $749 (128GB), $849 (256GB)
$699
$699 (unlocked, 8GB RAM/128GB); $799 (Verizon, 8GB RAM/128GB); $799 (unlocked 12GB RAM/256GB)
Price (GBP)
£599
£729 (64GB), £779 (128GB), £879 (256GB)
£599 (4G), £699 (5G)
£599 (8GB RAM/128GB), £699 (12GB RAM/256GB)
Price (AUD)
AU$999
AU$1,199 (64GB), AU$1,279 (128GB), AU$1,449 (256GB)
Converts to AU$975
UK converts to: AU$1,180 (8GB RAM/128GB), AU$1,370 (12GB RAM/256GB)
*prices listed are at launch
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