1. DroidAfrica
  2. Google
  3. Google Pixel 5 5G

Google Pixel 5 5G

Google Pixel 5 5G
$649
Brand: Google
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.0-inch Full-HD+ screen
  • Camera Dual 12.2MP camera / 8MP front
  • Memory 8GB RAM / 128GB
  • Platform Snapdragon 765 / Android 11

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

9.2
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

Google Pixel 5 5G Highlights and Overview

Google Pixel 5 is the direct successor to the Pixel 4-series of 2019. The model comes in an aluminum body, Gorilla Glass 6 with IP68 rating, and powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU. From the front, you are getting 6.0-inches OLED screen with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, and a punch hole notch which houses the selfie camera on the front.

Under the hood, there is the aforementioned Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU, clocked at 2.4GHz, along with Adreno 620 GPU. Memory options includes 8GB RAM and 128GB of non-expandable internal storage. Like other Google phones, you also get Titan M Security chip for optimized security, and rear fingerprint scanner and FaceID is available as well.

As for the optics, Google is still retaining same camera setup on the Pixel 4a 5G, which includes a 12.2-megapixel main sensor with OIS and 16-megapixel ultrawide lens on the rear, and a single 8-megapixel selfie lens upfront. You also get 4K video recording at both 30/60fps, while 1080p video can go all the way to 240fps.

The phone runs Android 11 out of the box, has a rear placed fingerprint scanner, and support Bluetooth 5.0. Sadly, the model does not have 3.5mm audio jack, but you are offered dual stereo speakers as well. The phone is backed by a 4080mAh battery with 18W wired, 12W wireless and 5W reversed charging. The table contains the full specs of Google Pixel 5 5G.

Google Pixel 5 5G Full Specifications and Features

NETWORK

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G Network Bands 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - GD1YQ
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
-

BODY

Dimensions 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm
Weight 151 grams
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6),
- Aluminum back
- Aluminum frame
- IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
SIM Type Nano-SIM and/or eSIM

DISPLAY

Display Type OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.0 inches, 87.6 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 11
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 Qualcomm Adreno 620

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 8 GB
Card Slot No

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 12.2 f/1.7, 27mm, 1/2.55",
Ultrawide: 16MP, f.2.2, 107˚, 1.0µm
Camera Features Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Auto-HDR
Panorama
Dual pixel PDAF
OIS
Video Resolution 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 8-megapixel, f/2.0
Camera Features FaceID,
Auto-HDR
3D AI face Beauty
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with dual stereo speakers
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type No

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
FM Radio Yes, FM Radio

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Li-Po 4080mAh, non-removable
Wireless Charging Yes, 12W wireless charging

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

Google Pixel 5 5G User Reviews and Opinions

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Disclaimer Note

This specification was entered manually, hence we CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy. Any error? Let us know in the comment section.