Google · Pixel

Pixel 5

Released October 2020

Google's compact 2020 Pixel pairs a 90 Hz OLED with Snapdragon 765G, two rear cameras and wireless charging in a recycled aluminium enclosure.

Model history · 5 models, 2016–2020

Screen: 6″
Display: OLED, 90 Hz
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Main camera: 12.2 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,080 mAh
Weight: 151 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Reviewers liked the small, light design, smooth display, camera software and improved battery endurance. Both criticised the mid-range processor and value beside the cheaper Pixel 4a 5G. TechRadar also found the speakers tinny; Tom's Guide liked the tactile finish.

From techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6″
Resolution: 2340 × 1080
Sharpness: 430 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Display type: Flexible OLED; 19.5:9 aspect ratio; hole-punch camera
Pixel density: 432 ppi
Always-on display: Now Playing
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Display features: Smooth Display up to 90 Hz; HDR support; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
CPU: 64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.4/2.2/1.8 GHz; Titan M security module
GPU: Adreno 620
Storage type: 128 GB storage; 8 GB LPDDR4x RAM; no microSD slot

Cameras

Main camera: 12.2 MP
Ultra wide camera: 16 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 8 MP
Main camera: Dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera: f/2.2; 1.0 μm pixels; 118.7° maximum field of view with RAW capture enabled
Front camera: f/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 83° field of view
Video recording: Rear 4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps
Front video: 1080p at 30 fps
Camera features: Night Sight in Portrait Mode; astrophotography; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan; Super Res Zoom

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,080 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 18 W
Wireless charging: Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail: Typical 4,080 mAh, minimum 4,000 mAh; maker claims all-day use or up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver
Wired charging: Up to 18 W using the supplied USB-C adaptor; USB-PD 2.0; actual rates may vary
Wireless charging: Qi-compatible wireless charging; charger sold separately; maker hardware sheet does not specify wattage
Charges other devices: Battery Share wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices; cases can interfere and charging reduces phone battery life

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 151 g
Thickness: 8 mm
Height × width: 144.7 × 70.4 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Materials: Back housing made from 100% recycled aluminium
Colours: Just Black, Sorta Sage
Buttons: Power button and volume controls
Water resistance detail: IP68; charger and accessories are not water or dust resistant; protection can diminish with wear, repair or damage
Biometrics: Pixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
Sensors: Proximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; spectral and flicker sensor
Speakers: Stereo speakers
Microphones: Three microphones with noise suppression

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 11
Software updates: No longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three years
AI features: Recorder with on-device transcription and audio editing; Google Assistant; Hold for Me launched as a US preview, not a UK launch feature
Safety features: Personal Safety app; functions vary by region
In the box: UK package includes 18 W USB-C power adaptor, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool and quick start guide; earbuds included only in certain other regions

Connectivity

Mobile network: UK GTT9Q supports sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; US GD1YQ adds mmWave; network and operator dependent
SIM: One nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependent
Wi-Fi: Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 + LE; A2DP; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFC: NFC; Google Cast
USB: USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone jack
Positioning: Dual-band GNSS; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC outside the US

Storage options

Storage
128 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Compact 151 g design with IP68 protection
90 Hz OLED and 8 GB memory
Qi wireless charging and Battery Share

Cons

No optical telephoto camera
Single 128 GB storage option with no expansion
No headphone jack or face unlock

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SonyXperia 5 II	6.1″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 865 5G	8 GB	128 GB	12 MP	–	4,000 mAh	163 g	Oct 2020
SonyXperia 5 III	6.1″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 888 5G	8 GB	128 GB	12 MP	–	4,500 mAh	168 g	Sept 2021
vivoV19	6.44″	OLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	48 MP	–	4,500 mAh	186.5 g	Apr 2020

Previous model: Pixel 4. Newer model: Pixel 6.

Sources

Photo: Google official exact-model launch photograph; complete supplied canvas retained.

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