Google Pixel 5
$115Starting price · USBudget2020
7.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6"
Display
16MP
Camera
4,080
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
18W
Charging
151g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Pixel 5 remains a highly capable compact device for daily tasks and photography. While the Snapdragon 765G is dated, the software optimization and build quality make it a stellar value at its current price point.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.0
Performance5.5
Battery7.0
Display7.5
Build8.0
Value9.5
Strengths
Excellent camera processing
Compact and lightweight design
Premium aluminum build
Clean software experience
Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
Weaknesses
Aging mid-range processor
No telephoto lens
Slow 18W charging
No headphone jack
Limited gaming performance
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