From specs and availability to pricing and alternatives, this is our comprehensive guide to Google's first 5G phone.
The Google Pixel 5 is very different from its predecessor, featuring solid specs but far from cutting edge. In this Google Pixel 5 buyer’s guide, we’ve got the info you’ll need to make a smart purchase decision. We’ll also answer your frequently asked questions about the phone. Let’s dive in!- A more affordable 5G phone with some flagship-level features
- A great camera experience
- A smaller-than-typical size
- Quality software and guaranteed updates
- The best performance possible in a phone
- Two-day battery life with normal use
- The best zoom capabilities
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Google Pixel 5 specs
- The Google Pixel 5 isn’t going to win any awards for sheer horsepower, but the phone still brings quite a few features to the table anyway. Check out our Google Pixel 5 specs overview below.
Google Pixel 5 Display 6-inch OLED
2,340 x 1,080 resolution
432ppi
90Hz refresh rate
19.5:9 aspect ratio
>1,000,000:1 contrast ratioProcessor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
2x Cortex-A76
6x Cortex-A55
Titan M Security ModuleGPU Adreno 620 RAM 8GB
LPDDR4xStorage 128GB
No microSD slotCameras Rear
Main: 12.2MP, f/1.7 aperture, 1.4µm pixels, optical + electronic image stabilization
Secondary: 16MP, f/2.2 aperture, 1 micron pixel, ultra-wide (107-degree FoV)
4K at 60fps/30fps
Front
8MP sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 1.12µm pixels, fixed focus, 83-degree FoVHeadphone jack No Battery 4,080mAh
18W charging
12W wireless charging
Reverse wireless chargingIP rating IP68 Sensors Proximity / ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Gyrometer
Magnetometer
Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor
Barometer
Spectral and flicker sensorSoftware Android 11 Dimensions and weight 144.7 x 70.4 x 8mm
151gColors Just Black, Sorta Sage