{"id":15629,"date":"2020-09-30T18:55:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T23:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=15629"},"modified":"2021-05-20T04:11:10","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T09:11:10","slug":"google-pixel-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/google-pixel-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Pixel 5 overview: Features, specs, and price"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Say hello to Google\u2019s latest flagship smartphone: the Pixel 5.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 8 GB of RAM and wireless charging, there are some distinct improvements from last year\u2019s Pixel 4. But perhaps the biggest thing to look forward to in the latest Pixel is the addition of 5G capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means users will be able to take advantage of faster data speeds for downloading videos and streaming games, and lower latency for video calls. The Pixel 5 supports millimeter-wave 5G and sub-6GHz 5G \u2014&nbsp;allowing for faster speeds than LTE for most of the US.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Table of Contents:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#about\">About Pixel 5<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#camera\">Pixel 5 Camera<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#specs\">Pixel 5 Specs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#price\">Pixel 5 Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pixel 5 release date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Retailing at $699, the Pixel 5 was released on September 30, 2020. The phone was announced alongside the cheaper Pixel 4a 5G. Google\u2019s \u201cLaunch Night In\u201d livestream event also debuted the new Chromecast with Apple TV and Nest Audio, Google\u2019s latest smart speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\">About the Google Pixel 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Google Pixel 5 doesn\u2019t have the same high-end specs that you\u2019d see in the latest and greatest Apple or Samsung devices; it\u2019s aimed at the regular consumer. However, with a high-refresh rate display and an impressive camera, the Pixel 5 offers a good experience for the price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pixel 5 design and features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Protected by a strong Corning Gorilla Glass 6 panel, the Pixel 5 comes with a nice, medium-sized 6-inch screen. It\u2019s available for purchase in just two colors: black and sage green. The fingerprint sensor is conveniently placed on the back of the device. Other perks include wireless charging and IPX8 water and dust resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to&nbsp;the hole-punch camera and a prominent screen, the Pixel 5 no longer has the same large forehead seen on the previous-generation <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-4\">Pixel 4<\/a>. That\u2019s because Google said goodbye to Project Soli and Motion Sense \u2014&nbsp; a combination of radar hardware and innovative software that brought gesture recognition to its predecessor. That feature allowed you to easily swipe between tracks while listening to music, or swipe to dismiss calls or snooze alarms. While the phone&nbsp; (and Motion Sense) is discontinued by Google, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/google-pixel-4\/\">you can still buy a Pixel 4&nbsp; on Swappa.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"camera\">Pixel 5 camera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pixel devices are known for their excellent cameras, and the Pixel 5 doesn\u2019t disappoint. This has less to do with the actual camera hardware and more to do with Google\u2019s machine learning imaging software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google introduced new camera features with the Pixel 5, making Portrait Mode even more powerful in low light situations. Google\u2019s HDR is also improved, bringing more vivid photos and upgrading their photo editing software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pixel 5 also ditched the telephoto lens and instead brought a wide-angle lens. (If wide-angled selfies are your thing, also <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/is-pixel-3-worth-it\/\">consider grabbing a Pixel 3<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/google-pixel-3-xl\/\">Pixel 3 XL instead<\/a> \u2014 both of which are still worth it in 2020.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"specs\">Pixel 5 specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table-hover table-condensed\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/google\/phones\">Google Pixel 5<\/a><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/google\/phones\">Google Pixel 4a 5G<\/a><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-4a\">Google Pixel 4a<\/a><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-4\">Google Pixel 4<\/a><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Screen size<\/strong><\/td><td>6 inch<\/td><td>6.2 inch<\/td><td>5.8 inch<\/td><td>5.7 inch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Network<\/strong><\/td><td>5G<\/td><td>5G<\/td><td>4G<\/td><td>4G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td><td>FHD+ (1080 x 2340)<br>Flexible OLED at 432 ppi<br>Smooth Display (up to 90 Hz)<br>Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors<\/td><td>FHD+ (1080 x 2340)<br>OLED at 413 ppi<br>Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors<\/td><td>FHD+ (1080 x 2340)<br>OLED at 443 ppi<\/td><td>FHD+ (1,080 x 2,280)<br>OLED at 444 ppi<br>Smooth Display (up to 90 Hz)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Battery<\/strong><\/td><td>4080 mAh<br>Fast wireless charging<br>Battery Share<\/td><td>3885 mAh<\/td><td>3140 mAh<br>Fast charging<\/td><td>2,800mAh<br>Wireless charging<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water resistant?<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Fingerprint sensor<\/td><td>Fingerprint sensor<\/td><td>Fingerprint sensor<\/td><td>Face unlock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Processor&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G with Octa-Core<\/td><td>QualcommSnapdragon 765G with Octa-Core<\/td><td>Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G<\/td><td>Qualcomm Snapdragon 855<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/td><td>8 GB<\/td><td>6 GB<\/td><td>6 GB<\/td><td>6 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rear camera<\/strong><\/td><td>12.2 MP dual-pixel<br>16 MP ultrawide<\/td><td>12.2 MP dual-pixel<br>16 MP ultrawide<\/td><td>12.2 MP dual-pixel<\/td><td>12.2 MP dual-pixel<br>16 MP telephoto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Front camera<\/strong><\/td><td>8 MP<\/td><td>8 MP<\/td><td>8 MP<\/td><td>8 MP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Video<\/strong><\/td><td>4K<\/td><td>4K<\/td><td>4K<\/td><td>4K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Camera features<\/strong><\/td><td>Night Sight<br>Top Shot<br>Portrait Mode<br>Super Res Zoom<br>Motion Auto Focus<br>Live HDR+<br>Frequent Faces<br>Dual exposure controls<br>Cinematic Pan<br>Ultrawide Lens<br>Portrait Light<\/td><td>Night Sight<br>Top Shot<br>Portrait Mode<br>Super Res Zoom<br>Motion Auto Focus<br>Live HDR+<br>Frequent Faces<br>Dual exposure controls<br>Cinematic Pan<br>Ultrawide Lens<br>Portrait Light<\/td><td>Night Sight<br>Top Shot<br>Portrait Mode<br>Live HDR+<br>Dual exposure controls<br>Motion Auto Focus<br>Super Res Zoom<br>Group Selfie Cam<br>Frequent Faces<\/td><td>Night Sight<br>Top Shot<br>Portrait Mode<br>Live HDR+<br>Dual exposure controls<br>Motion Auto Focus<br>Super Res Zoom<br>Group Selfie Cam<br>Frequent Faces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Audio<\/strong><\/td><td>Stereo speakers<\/td><td>Stereo speakers<br>Headphone jack&nbsp;<\/td><td>Headphone jack&nbsp;<\/td><td>Stereo speakers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the Pixel 5 in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/guide\/google-pixel-5\">Pixel 5 Buyer\u2019s Guide<\/a>, then see how it stacks up against other Pixel phones in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/pixel-5-vs-pixel-4\/\">Pixel 4 vs Pixel 5 Comparison Guide<\/a>. Not sure which Pixel is right for you? Head over to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/google-pixel-buyers-guide\/\">Google Pixel Roundup 2021<\/a>\u00a0to see how the most popular Pixel phones compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"price\">Pixel 5 price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Google Pixel 5 is a great deal and a great phone, you can get a lot of the same Pixel features for less when you buy an older model on Swappa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pixels are known for their excellent camera and seamless Google experience. Compatible with Android 11, all Pixel devices receive Android software updates quickly \u2014 long before Samsung, LG, and others. If you can do without 5G for now, you can get basically the same camera with last year\u2019s Pixel 4 for about $458 on Swappa. Or if you want a larger phone, the Pixel 3 XL (about $275) or Pixel 4 XL (about $525) are also great choices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table-hover table-condensed\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Google Pixel model<\/th><th>Avg price (August 2020)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-4\">Google Pixel 4 (64 GB)<\/a><\/td><td>$423<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-4\">Google Pixel 4 (128 GB)<\/a><\/td><td>$458<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-4-xl\">Google Pixel 4 XL (64 GB)<\/a><\/td><td>$525<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-4-xl\">Google Pixel 4 XL (128 GB)<\/a><\/td><td>$525<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-4a\">Google Pixel 4a&nbsp; (128 GB)<\/a><\/td><td>$399<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-3-xl\">Google Pixel 3 XL (64 GB)<\/a><\/td><td>$275<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-3-xl\">Google Pixel 3 XL (128 GB)<\/a><\/td><td>$318<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever Pixel you go with, make sure to check the Swappa marketplace before you buy. You\u2019ll quickly see how easy it is to save a ton of green when you shop gently used. As Google has discontinued the Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, and the Pixel 3a \u2014&nbsp;these phones are hard to find, and offer a lot of the same perks you\u2019ll find in the latest Pixel 5. No matter your budget, there\u2019s a Pixel with a great camera for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-4\" class=\"image\" title=\"Google Pixel 4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/c7\/dd\/c7dd65ec106d610c30e6ae685a64b37b.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Google Pixel 4\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-4\" class=\"title\">Google Pixel 4<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-4\" class=\"price\">$<span>320<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-4-xl\" class=\"image\" title=\"Google Pixel 4 XL\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/a6\/71\/a6712f3cb670f9fdca86fd59e7017b0d.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Google Pixel 4 XL\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-4-xl\" class=\"title\">Google Pixel 4 XL<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-4-xl\" class=\"price\">$<span>379<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-3\" class=\"image\" title=\"Google Pixel 3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/fe\/93\/fe93e5e783a419eb99482cbda0a972b2.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Google Pixel 3\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-3\" class=\"title\">Google Pixel 3<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-3\" class=\"price\">$<span>139<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-3-xl\" class=\"image\" title=\"Google Pixel 3 XL\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/ad\/30\/ad30895cc5adcbe802b597c4b2e16012.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Google Pixel 3 XL\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-3-xl\" class=\"title\">Google Pixel 3 XL<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/google-pixel-3-xl\" class=\"price\">$<span>185<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Say hello to Google\u2019s latest flagship smartphone: the Pixel 5.&nbsp; With 8 GB of RAM and wireless charging, there are some distinct improvements from last year\u2019s Pixel 4. 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