Google Pixel 5 long-term review

9 February 2021


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Anonymous, 09 Feb 2021But they have all what is needed, no crappy apps added by S... moreWhy do you need to uninstall, why is it bothering you? You've got 12 gb RAM, too play around with which is more than OK..
You're trying to say I should get rid off my air conditioner or TV or hifi even though I have space for or I should remove features which I don't or might not use, but why is it burning you?

Samsung phone know come with 3 options, performance mode or optimum or standard or extreme.
You're also saying I don't need 6th gear or triptronic gears though I use automatic transmission, it's bothering you if it's there, but did it does it cause you heavy or miserable that you have to not like it. It's not giving you no extracweight.

    TomBerlin, 09 Feb 2021I used an iPhone for 10 years, then switched to the Pixel 3... moreIphones are smoother but android is faster at rendering.
    What's better 0.60 in 3sec, or 0.60 in5sec?
    It takes more time too reach the bottom off the safari Web page than it takesc2 swipes on pixel too .
    Nova launcher on android is super zippy, instantly happens, while on iPhone its taking time going smoothly.
    No thanks , I'd take faster quicker than smoother.

      Anonymous, 09 Feb 2021I think you're the only person I've that likes ad... moreIt's called features, that's why S205g, and S21ultra 16gb ram to have these features run on background which requires lots off RAM.

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        • Anonymous
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        • 10 Feb 2021

        Br3stix, 09 Feb 2021Iphone or Google???? Now!!! AnswerThe right one, duh

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          • Mike
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          • 09 Feb 2021

          SERGE, 09 Feb 2021I go to various enthusiasts forums where people posts pictu... moreDamn, facing up with changing my old, good Pixel 2 on some newest model, and the camera is the main option. I'm completly satisfied with my phone photos quality, not needed better at all. But і suspected that cutting the specialised photochip may have an bad effect. Now i'm finding the confirmation. Sad.

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            • AngryLithuanian
            • pYg
            • 09 Feb 2021

            Really enjoyed reading this review with a cup of coffee on this cold a** morning in UK lol The photos look sick, especially the night shots. You live in a beautiful place amigo! Thanks.

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              • Anonymous
              • Yck
              • 09 Feb 2021

              That's for this report/re-review. All the important information I need to know. To this a add that I will purchase the pixel 5.

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                • Big John
                • nE%
                • 09 Feb 2021

                Best phone I ve ever owned. Coming from an S10 this device is about right, right size, right weight, right price, best version of Android, it's snappy has good battery etc. Google for the first time made an all-around good phone.

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                  • Br3stix
                  • 3qC
                  • 09 Feb 2021

                  Iphone or Google????
                  Now!!! Answer

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                    • Anonymous
                    • Ika
                    • 09 Feb 2021

                    AnonD-961600, 09 Feb 2021Pixel phones have no features like Samsung had. It's ... moreI think you're the only person I've that likes additional bloatware. I mean, to each their own but I love the fact that my pixel 3 is minimalistic. It has the basic things along with a good camera and good enough battery life and that's more than enough to make it a great phone in my eyes👍

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                      • AnonD-973296
                      • GYi
                      • 09 Feb 2021

                      Anonymous, 09 Feb 2021Snapdragon 765 being worse than 845 from 2 generations ago ... morethe 845 beats the 765G in GPU and barely in the CPU.
                      https://nanoreview.net/en/soc-compare/qualcomm-snapdragon-845-vs-qualcomm-snapdragon-765g

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                        • Pixel User
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                        • 09 Feb 2021

                        i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 09 Feb 2021Pixel 5 isn't meant to be a long term phone. That Snap... moreIt is already outdated really and that is kind of the point. The idea was to cut price, reduce battery life, and deliver mid tier power and performance.

                          I used an iPhone for 10 years, then switched to the Pixel 3, then the Pixel 4.
                          Currently, I use the Pixel 5 alternately with the iPhone 12 mini and it's really hard for me to decide!
                          Despite the lack of 90 hertz, the iPhone 12 mini feels smoother in the condition, the screen is fantastic and it is even smaller and lighter than the Pixel 5. In my opinion, the Pixel 5 takes better photos, the operation is more logically structured (back gesture) and the battery lasts much longer than the iPhone!
                          Rarely have I had such a hard time with a decision!

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                            Steven, 09 Feb 2021The s21 costs 100s more. Samsung software sucks ass.

                              Anonymous, 09 Feb 2021Snapdragon 765 being worse than 845 from 2 generations ago ... moreTry getting 5g on your 845 and let me know how well it works.
                              Processor speed is basically good enough, but 5g functionality is much more than a marginal improvement.

                                i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 09 Feb 2021Pixel 5 isn't meant to be a long term phone. That Snap... more18+ months with my Snapdragon 670 Pixel 3a XL. Still going very well for me.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • avk
                                  • 09 Feb 2021

                                  "Great battery on a Pixel" sounds like minus in comparison with not Pixels

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 4Zh
                                    • 09 Feb 2021

                                    Pixel 5 is an exceptional smartphone for its price. And has excellent cameras. That's why all serious reviewers like it and people buy it. Also its price is right and that's why has no been reduced, unlike the fake s20fe whose price is $200 down. Finally it us made from aluminum covered by a bio plastic, which means its back does not break. (Yeah, if you break the back of your iphone you have to pay $500 to $600 for new back glass.)

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                                      • Arod
                                      • ri}
                                      • 09 Feb 2021

                                      hopefully they put the SD 870 on the pixel 6 next year
                                      low price but a real powerhouse

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                                        • AnonD-973296
                                        • GYi
                                        • 09 Feb 2021

                                        i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 09 Feb 2021Pixel 5 isn't meant to be a long term phone. That Snap... moreso much for ≥3 years of updates