Google Pixel 5

Quick Overview & Expert Insights

Google Pixel 5 was announced in September 2020. Google Pixel 5 is powered by Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm), optimized for AI-driven tasks, photography, and smooth real-world usage, with benchmark figures such as AnTuTu score of 410,000 and Geekbench score of 600 / 1,750.

It features a 6.0 inches, 87.6 cm2 Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame display, offering clear visuals for videos and apps. The device packs a Li-Po 4080 mAh battery, ensuring dependable all-day endurance. Google’s camera system (12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 117? (ultrawide), 1.0µm) focuses on computational photography for consistent and natural-looking results.

Pros

  • Large battery capacity for long usage sessions.
  • High RAM for smoother multitasking.
  • Google Tensor chip optimized for AI features, photography, and smooth everyday performance.
  • Fast charging support (as listed).
  • Clean Android experience with timely updates directly from Google.
  • Strong computational photography and AI-powered camera features.
  • Enhanced on-device security and privacy protections.

Cons

  • No 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Not primarily focused on heavy gaming performance compared to flagship Snapdragon rivals.

Expert opinion

Google Pixel 5 is powered by Google’s Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) chip, which prioritizes AI-driven features, computational photography, and smooth real-world performance rather than raw benchmark dominance. Its Li-Po 4080 mAh battery should provide dependable endurance for typical daily use. The Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame display contributes to a comfortable viewing experience for media and everyday tasks.

Key Specs

Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4080 mAh
Os: Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Chipset: Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Ram: 8GB RAM
Storage: 128GB
Type: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Size: 6.0 inches, 87.6 cm2
Main: 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 117? (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Features: HDR

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Google Pixel 5
Antutu
410000
Geekbench
600 / 1750

Price, Colors, Battery

Battery

Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4080 mAh
Battery Charging: 18W wired, PD2.0 12W wireless 5W reverse wired

Colors


Camera

Main Camera

Main: 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 117? (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Features: HDR
Video Quality: 1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Selfie Camera: 8 MP
Selfie Camera Features: F/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Quality: 1080p@30fps

Hardware

Os: Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Chipset: Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Cpu: Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Gpu: Adreno 620
Clock: 1x 2.40 GHz Kryo 475 Prime (A76), 1x 2.20 GHz Kryo 475 Gold (A76), 6x 1.80 GHz Kryo 475 Silver (A55)
Cores: 8
Ram: 8GB RAM
Storage: 128GB
Storage Type: UFS 2.1
Cardslot: No

Display

Type: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Size: 6.0 inches, 87.6 cm2
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6

Features

Wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Nfc: Yes
Usb: USB Type-C 3.1
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sim: Nano-SIM + eSIM

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
Audiojack: No

Announcement

Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Announcement Month: September
Announcement Year: 2020
Dimensions: 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
Weight: 151 g
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