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Google Pixel 5 (128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6 inchesMain camera megapixels:16 MP & 12.2 MP

Google Pixel 5 (128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of smartphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

25%

5.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.1

Camera

15%

5.7

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

8.7

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

7.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 51%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £550
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Google Pixel 5 (128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

25%

5.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.1

Camera

15%

5.7

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

8.7

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

7.8

Design

6.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Google Pixel 5 (128GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

6.9
Brand name
Google
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor which is faster than processors in 51.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.6% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP & 12.2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 16 MP & 12.2 MP which is lower than that of 85.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 & f/2.2 which is wider than that of 80.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 31.4 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 57.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.4 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.4 µm which is larger than in 92.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 4% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 94.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
432 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 432 ppi which is higher than that of 75.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,080 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,080 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 89.5% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
144.7 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 144.7 mm which is shorter than 98.2% of smartphones.
Width
70.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 70.4 mm which is narrower than 97.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
151 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 151 g which is lighter than 98.6% of smartphones.
Device volume
80,640 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 80,640 cm³ which is smaller than 93.3% of smartphones.
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Google Pixel 5 (128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • 0.6 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 33.3% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • 15.3% higher PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (5,059 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    5,059 vs 4,389
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.4 GHz & 1x2.2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.4 GHz & 1x2.2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 50% more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (384 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    384 vs 256
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.6 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.7 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Includes crash detection
    This smartphone features crash detection, the average smartphone does not. 5.7% of smartphones include automatic crash detection.
  • Has a heart rate monitor
    This smartphone features a heart rate monitor, the average smartphone does not. 4.9% of smartphones include a built-in heart rate sensor.
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.
    3.1 vs 2
  • Supports ANT+
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 9.4% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (432 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    432 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Better display glass type
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 23% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (151 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    151 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 5.6 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (70.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    70.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 18.9 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (144.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    144.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 17.5% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (80,640 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    80,640 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 0.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 18.4% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,080 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,080 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (16 MP & 12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    16 MP & 12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 21.1% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (750 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    750 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Google Pixel 5 (128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.12x more expensive
    Google Pixel 5 (128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£550 vs £260).
    £550 vs £260
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    Google Pixel 5 (128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.88 vs 7.3).
    6.88 vs 7.34
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 21.1% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (750 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    750 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 65.2% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,084 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,084 vs 3,115
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 73% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,033 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,033 vs 3,825
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1,024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 63.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (446 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    446 vs 1,226
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 13% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (820 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    820 vs 942
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (16 MP & 12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    16 MP & 12.2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • 1.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 4.1% lower DxOMark Selfie score
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Selfie score than the average smartphone (94 vs 98). The average smartphone scores 98.
    94 vs 98
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5 vs 5.2
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 62.5% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 139 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (861 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    861 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 18.4% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,080 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,080 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • 40% slower wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (12 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    12 W vs 20 W
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (95 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    95 vs 99.5
  • 4 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    October 2020
    2020 vs 2024

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Real World Review
≈ estimated
27/09/2026
Hands-on review · daily use, screen and battery tests
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is ageing, but still a great compact phone, with its 90 Hz screen key to its appeal.
7.0
Real World Review
≈ estimated
01/09/2024
Hands-on review · daily use and comparison with newer Pixels
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is not for everyone: a fine, cheap small Pixel held back by a weak earpiece and dated hardware.
8.0
Simple Alpaca
≈ estimated
19/01/2024
Still worth buying? · long-term opinion after years of use
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is still a solid buy, though newer and used rivals are likely better options.
9.0
Simple Alpaca
≈ estimated
11/04/2022
Review · two years after launch, performance and battery
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is still a very capable, smooth phone worth buying for its price, though not top tier.
8.0
Latrell Jennings
≈ estimated
13/10/2021
Long-term review · one year of use, call and speaker tests
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is recommended for many buyers now that the price has dropped, though it has real drawbacks.
9.0
Technically Speaking
≈ estimated
16/08/2021
Long-term test · one year of daily use
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is still a favourite after a year, with voice transcription and clean Android making it hard to leave.
8.0
Android Police
≈ estimated
31/07/2021
Long-term revisit · about ten months of use
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is still a really good phone, though with its price holding steady it is a yes and no.
8.0
Real World Review
≈ estimated
11/07/2021
Hands-on review · display, build and camera tests
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is worth buying only if its compact six-inch size and 90Hz screen suit you.
9.0
Jack Jenkins
≈ estimated
28/05/2021
Long-term review · six months of daily use
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is still a great phone six months on, and recommended, though the camera has lost its lead.
8.0
Call Me KJ
≈ estimated
17/05/2021
Long-term test · six months of daily use
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is still a strong, battery-rich phone, worth buying if you can get past the price.
9.0
6 Months Later
≈ estimated
07/05/2021
Long-term review · six months of daily use
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is a great choice for simple software, a strong camera and battery, though its ecosystem lags behind Apple.
8.0
9to5Google
≈ estimated
05/05/2021
Long-term test · six months of daily use
Verdict
Google Pixel 5 is dependable and still compact, but the Pixel 4a 5G is probably the better buy.
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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

arstechnica.com
09/11/2020
Benchmark test · Camera comparison
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is slower than its predecessor and uses an old camera sensor, though Google's camera software keeps its photos competitive.
cnet.com
02/12/2020
Hands-on review · Camera-focused phone
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is a strong camera phone with a smooth 90Hz screen, but it is hard to recommend when rivals offer faster chips and better hardware.
pcmag.com
05/03/2021
Hands-on review · Midrange flagship
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is a durable phone with a bright screen and premium aluminum back, but it trails the similarly priced Samsung Galaxy S20 FE on value.
wired.com
16/10/2020
Hands-on review · Battery and camera
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is a compact phone with a long-lasting battery and great night photos, but it adds few new features over earlier Pixels.
androidauthority.com
10/11/2021
Hands-on review · Software and cameras
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is a solid Android phone with a bright screen and long update support, though its small camera sensor and mid-range chip show their age.
hothardware.com
15/10/2020
Hands-on review · Mid-range flagship
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 has a bright, smooth screen and excellent photos, but its midrange chip and missing pro camera mode keep it from being a top flagship.
techrepublic.com
02/11/2020
Personal review · Everyday use
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is a pleasant everyday phone with an almost edge-to-edge screen and a strong battery, though its call sound is odd.
tomsguide.com
26/10/2021
Hands-on review · Compact flagship
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is a pleasant, compact phone with an excellent camera and good battery life, but its chip is weaker than rivals and cheaper Pixels offer more value.
techadvisor.com
20/10/2021
Full review · Compact Android phone
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 suits buyers who want a small, light Android phone with a clean interface and strong camera, but its speaker is weak.
sypnotix.com
24/11/2020
Long-term review · Pixel phone
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is a good all-day phone with a classic Android experience and great camera, though it may not feel like a flagship.
theverge.com
14/10/2020
Full review · Simple, premium feel
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is a premium-feeling, unshowy phone with excellent low-light photos, though its 1080p screen and slow image processing fall short of flagships.
techradar.com
20/05/2022
Hands-on test · Mid-range flagship
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is a streamlined phone with great camera software and clean Android, but it lacks a telephoto lens and scores lower in benchmarks than rivals.
B
businessinsider.com
01/10/2020
Summary of the review
Google Pixel 5 Review
L
laptopmag.com
01/11/2020
Summary of the review
Google Pixel 5 review
D
droid-life.com
24/10/2020
Summary of the review
Google Pixel 5 Review: Simple Kind of Works
tweakers.net
19/11/2020
Hands-on test · Mid-range Pixel
Verdict
The Google Pixel 5 is a compact, sturdy phone with a reliable fingerprint reader and water resistance, but its mid-range chip makes it slower than the Pixel 4.
androidplanet.nl
04/11/2020
Full review · Compact Android phone
Verdict
The Pixel 5 is a compact, cheaper Pixel that handles everyday use well, though its zoom is weaker than the Pixel 4's and the screen is dim in sunshine.
techzine.nl
14/11/2020
Hands-on review · Sturdy all-rounder
Verdict
The Pixel 5 is a sturdy, well-balanced all-rounder with excellent photos, but its non-expandable 128GB storage is the main limit.
androidworld.nl
06/12/2020
Full review · Everyday use test
Verdict
The Pixel 5 is a camera-first phone whose older 12.2MP main sensor still takes top-tier shots, but it has no telephoto lens and a narrow ultrawide lens.
gadgetkeuze.nl
02/12/2020
Full review · Solid Android phone
Verdict
The Pixel 5 is a balanced Android phone for buyers wanting a clean, reliable system, but power users and telephoto fans should look elsewhere.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Google Pixel 5 (128GB)

  • Compact and lightweight design that is easy to use with one hand
  • Excellent battery life, comfortably lasting a full day or more
  • Smooth and reliable software experience with clean Android 11
  • High-quality main camera with impressive computational photography and Night Sight
  • Vibrant 90Hz OLED display that provides smooth animations and good visibility
  • Includes convenient features like wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, and IP68 water resistance
  • Fast and reliable rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor

What customers don't like about Google Pixel 5 (128GB)

  • Mid-range processor (Snapdragon 765G) lacks the raw power of flagship competitors
  • Mediocre speaker quality due to the under-display earpiece speaker
  • No telephoto lens, resulting in less versatile zoom capabilities
  • Slow 18W wired charging speed compared to contemporary flagship standards
  • Limited to a single storage option of 128GB with no microSD expansion
  • Visible noise in some photos and videos, especially in low-light conditions
  • Lack of advanced features like 3D face unlock found on previous models

Verdict

The Google Pixel 5 is a compact 5G smartphone featuring a 6-inch 90Hz OLED display, powered by a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage. Its main characteristics include an excellent 12.2MP main and 16MP ultrawide dual-camera system, a pure Android software experience with guaranteed updates, a durable recycled aluminum unibody with an IP68 water resistance rating, and a solid 4,080mAh battery with support for wireless and reverse wireless charging. The primary pros are the exceptional camera quality driven by computational photography, smooth software, durable build, and good battery life. Cons include the use of a less powerful processor compared to other flagships at its launch price, a lack of a telephoto lens for optical zoom, and no headphone jack or expandable storage.

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