Processor
Snapdragon 765G
Main Camera
12.2MP Main Camera with OIS
Display
6.0-inch 90Hz OLED
Battery
4080 mAh Battery (18W Fast Charging)
Key Features & Connectivity
Google Pixel 5 Overview
The Google Pixel 5 is a Google smartphone released in October 2020 with a US reference price of $699. It runs on the Snapdragon 765G, has a 6.0-inch 90Hz OLED display, uses a 12.2MP Main Camera with OIS and packs a 4080 mAh battery. It supports 5G.
General Information
Display
Performance
Rear Camera
Front Selfie Camera
Battery & Charging
Network & Connectivity
Sensors
Software & AI
Pros
- • Features a very comfortable, compact 6.0-inch design that is incredibly easy to use one-handed.
- • The unique bio-resin coated aluminum back provides excellent grip and doesn't shatter like modern glass phones.
- • Still delivers that classic, high-contrast, perfectly exposed Pixel photography look.
- • Ingeniously supports wireless charging and reverse wireless charging despite the metal back chassis.
Cons
- • Powered by a mid-range Snapdragon 765G chip instead of a true, high-performance flagship processor.
- • Controversially dropped the telephoto lens from the older Pixel 4, replacing it with an ultrawide lens.
- • No longer supported by major Android OS updates, making it a severe security risk to use today.
- • The under-display earpiece speaker sounds incredibly hollow and muddy during regular phone calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Pixel 5 have a glass back?
No. In a unique engineering choice, the Pixel 5 uses a recycled aluminum body covered in a bio-resin (plastic) coating. This makes it highly durable and incredibly grippy.
Is the Pixel 5 processor fast?
It was merely adequate at launch, using a mid-range Snapdragon 765G chip rather than a true flagship processor. Today, it struggles heavily with modern demanding apps.
Does the Pixel 5 support wireless charging?
Yes! Despite having an aluminum back, Google ingeniously cut a hole in the metal over the charging coil and covered the entire back with resin, allowing for full wireless charging capabilities.
Does it still receive Android updates?
No. Google officially ended software support for the Pixel 5, meaning it no longer receives critical security patches or any major OS upgrades.
Why did Google remove the telephoto lens?
Google pivoted their strategy with the Pixel 5, deciding that a wide-angle lens was more practical for the average consumer than the telephoto zoom lens found on the older Pixel 4.
Compare Google Pixel 5
More Google Phones
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
$1,799
Google Pixel 10
$799
Google Pixel 10 Pro
$999
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
$1,099