Google Pixel 5 review

25 October 2020
This year, Google has taken a drastically different approach with the Pixel lineup. Rather than pack a new Pixel phone with a high-end chipset and QHD screen, Google has instead gone the route of focusing on the overall experience. The Google Pixel 5 is this year’s Pixel flagship and there are some major changes for 2020.

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  • robsi
  • 3RF
  • 25 Oct 2020

or even better sony 5 II, much better having a bezel than holes on the screen.. but it is missing wireless charging... :(((

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    • Nikojas
    • 3xZ
    • 25 Oct 2020

    Anonymous, 25 Oct 2020I actually quite like this phone and it's the first Pi... moreAgree. First time I'm considering a Pixel. But probably 4a 5G seems like a slightly better deal for 499.

      It seems like Google somewhat mitigated the issue from Pixel 4 where tons of noises are introduced to shadows and the corners when scenes have a wide dynamic range, even at the base ISO. I still find the output from Pixel 5 a bit too noisy and fuzzy for my liking, though.

      Google should use a larger sensor for the next gen. product and bring telephoto lens back, otherwise Pixel lineup will lose all the advantages they had in camera department over its rivals for years. The competition has caught up and is surpassing it right now while Google is still stumbling with stupid hardware decisions, they seriously need to get their **** together.

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        • Anonymous
        • 34q
        • 25 Oct 2020

        Good phone but where is the sound review ?

          Shriker, 25 Oct 2020"The level of resolved detail is generally good".... moreMi 10 Pro/Ultra, Galaxy S20 (in 64MP mode), Mate 30/P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, etc.. To be honest it's not really hard for me to list them out. Pixel 5 does capture a lot of details for using such an inferiour set of hardware, but I've already seen many phones with significantly larger sensors outperforming it especially when it comes to texture retention and noiselessness.

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            • Anonymous
            • sUv
            • 25 Oct 2020

            noting special

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              • Davy Jones
              • yZw
              • 25 Oct 2020

              The only thing I like about this phone is ugly yet minimalist design

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                • robsi
                • 3RF
                • 25 Oct 2020

                Anonymous, 25 Oct 2020I actually quite like this phone and it's the first Pi... morepunch hole is even worse than notch lol. and on p5 you can't even hide it.. on other phones like s20fe or op 8t you can hide it, think ill skip p5 and go for one of those..

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                  • Anonymous
                  • r3a
                  • 25 Oct 2020

                  I don't think lack of headphone jack is a problem with phones besides why do you need an headphone jack where wireless connectivity is ruling

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                    • Anonymous
                    • r3a
                    • 25 Oct 2020

                    Nice phone but I don't like too much Google services

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                      • Anonymous
                      • PZa
                      • 25 Oct 2020

                      I actually quite like this phone and it's the first Pixel phone I like.

                      It has a modern design, nice display without large top bezel or hideous notch, decent battery life, sturdy build (not likely to break if I drop it), decent cameras, fast charging, wireless charging, decent processor, 5G and a fingerprint scanner (yes, you need it when you're out and about with a mask on). And the price is not too bad.

                      I actually think Google should just keep making these midrange phones and stop competing in the flagship space where they're being outcompeted in every way. And if they do, they should think about getting rid of the lower tier "a" phones. They don't really need another set of midrangers.

                        Google should fire all cylinders and go full steam with high end phones irrespective of their sales. If they could deliver highend phones consistently every year with great camera, sure one day or the other it will be in the same league of iphones. Already pixels have a great software, the only thing stopping it in achieveing greatness is Googles inconsistent attitude.
                        General Pixel cons are:
                        Lack of headphone jack
                        No FM Radio
                        Compromise on Camera lens (this is INEXCUSABLE)
                        Poor battery life
                        Lack of S-pen like feature.

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                          • nikojas
                          • 3xZ
                          • 25 Oct 2020

                          Can you remove the Google search bar from the home screen?

                            Missing headphones jack, SD card support are not considered as cons anymore?

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                              • Anonymous
                              • Lj$
                              • 25 Oct 2020

                              Shriker, 25 Oct 2020"The level of resolved detail is generally good".... moreEasy trick.

                              Boost colour contrast and details are easier to see.
                              Exactly what Google has done since Pixel 1.
                              Also apply tons of sharpening.

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                                • sleepless
                                • XVI
                                • 25 Oct 2020

                                I'm in love with this device. I want to buy, but my country IDN only allow registered IMEI of device to use local network providers, google did not sell any phone in my country.

                                  For the first time I skip new Pixels having had all previous models before (except budget 3a). $700 for THIS is damn too much Google, sorry. I'll probably take my old Pixel 3 (the best Pixel phone to my opinion) out of the drawer and start using it again rather than buy P5.

                                    "The level of resolved detail is generally good". Not sure what photos the reviewer is looking at but, the ones in the review are outstanding and i challenge the author to find another phonecam that can take such detailed shots like that, consistently across the full frame, even if using manually downscaled 64/108mp images.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Lj$
                                      • 25 Oct 2020

                                      Pixel 4 = better design

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