Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6

Name: Google Pixel 5
Brand: Google
SKU: google-pixel-5
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The Google Pixel 5 was released in October 2020 and launched with Android 11. The Google Pixel 6 was released a year later, in October 2021, and launched with Android 12. Google has promised the Pixel 5 will receive Android version updates and security updates through at least October 2023. The Pixel 6 is slated to receive Android version updates through October 2024, and security updates through at least October 2026.

Price Comparison

Pixel 5

Low price:

$133

Avg price:

$172

How much does Pixel 5 cost?

Pixel 6

Low price:

$132

Avg price:

$160

What's the best Pixel 6 price?

Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6 Pricing

The Pixel 5 fetches a higher starting price at $133 compared to the Pixel 6, which starts at $132.

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Specs Comparison

The Pixel 5 features include an always-on 6.0-inch FHD+ OLED display with Smooth Display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G with Octa-Core processor, Adreno 620, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, the Titan M security module, and Pixel Imprint. In comparison, the Pixel 6 features include an always-on 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display with Smooth Display, a Google Tensor processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of storage, the Titan M security coprocessor, Security Core, and Fingerprint Unlock.

Additional features found on the Pixel 5 include a 4080 mAh battery, an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, and USB-C. The additional features found on the Pixel 6 include a fingerprint-resistant coating, a 4614 mAh battery, an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, noise suppression, three microphones, support for Spatial Audio, and USB-C.

Size

The Pixel 5 measurements are as follows: 5.7” (H) x 2.8” (W) x 0.31” (D), with a weight of 5.3 ounces and a 6.0” display size. To compare, the Pixel 6 measurements are as follows: 6.2” (H) x 2.9” (W) x 0.4” (D), with a weight of 7.3 ounces and a 6.4” display size.

Size and Weight: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6
Size	Pixel 5	Pixel 6
Width	70 mm 2.8 inches	75 mm 2.9 inches
Height	145 mm 5.7 inches	159 mm 6.2 inches
Depth	8 mm 0.3 inches	9 mm 0.4 inches
Weight	151 g 5.3 ounces	207 g 7.3 ounces

Camera

The Pixel 5 and Pixel 6 feature a similar front camera setup, with some key differences in the rear camera setups. The Pixel 5 and the Pixel 6 feature an 8MP fixed-focus front camera with an f/2.0 aperture and an 83-degree field of view.

On the back of the Pixel 5, you’ll find a 12.2MP dual-pixel camera with autofocus, optical and electronic image stabilization, an f/1.7 aperture, and a 77-degree field of view, along with a 16MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, a 117-degree field of view, and a spectral and flicker sensor.

On the back of the Pixel 6, you’ll find a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera with optical image stabilization, an f/1.85 aperture, an 82-degree field of view, and LDAF (laser detect autofocus), along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, a 114-degree field of view, and lens correction.

Some of the key cameras features for the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 6 include Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Frequent Faces, Super Res Zoom, and dual exposure controls. The Pixel 6 camera features also include Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, and more.

Cameras: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6
Camera	Pixel 5	Pixel 6
Primary	12.2 MP	50.3 MP
Resolution	4032x3024	8192x6144

Screen

The Pixel 5 features a 6.0-inch FHD+ OLED display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6 cover glass, and the Pixel 6 features a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass. Shared display features include refresh rates up to 90Hz with Smooth Display, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR, and an always-on display mode.

Unique display features include a resolution of 2340 x 1080 on the Pixel 5. The unique display features of the Pixel 6 include a resolution of 2400 x 1080, a high brightness mode, a now-playing mode, and an at-a-glance mode.

Screen and Display: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6
Display	Pixel 5	Pixel 6
Resolution	1080x2340	1080x2400
Screen Size	151 mm 5.9 in	163 mm 6.4 in
Pixels Per Inch	437 ppi	411 ppi

Battery

The Pixel 5 is powered by a 4080 mAh battery and the Pixel 6 is powered by a 4614 mAh battery. Google promises all-day battery life on the Pixel 5 and a battery that can last beyond 24 hours on the Pixel 6. Aside from the difference in battery life, the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 6 both support fast wired charging and fast wireless charging. They both also feature Battery Share, which allows them to wirelessly charge other devices such as a Pixel Watch or Pixel Buds.

Battery and Charging: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6
Battery	Pixel 5	Pixel 6
Capacity	4000 mAh	4614 mAh
Longevity	48 hours	48 hours
USB	USB-C	USB-C

Processing

Processing: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6
Processor	Pixel 5	Pixel 6
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G SM7250-AA (Nairo)	Samsung Google Tensor S5P9845 (GS101)

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Color Choices

Pixel 5

Available in 2 colors:

Black
Sage

Pixel 6

Available in 3 colors:

Black
Coral
Seafoam

Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6 Colors

The Pixel 5 is available in two colors, including Black and Sorta Sage. The Pixel 6 is available in three colors, including Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, and Kinda Coral.

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