Pixel 5 vs Pixel 7

Name: Google Pixel 5
Brand: Google
SKU: google-pixel-5
Availability: InStock
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Google released the Pixel 5 in October 2020. The Pixel 5 launched with Android 11, and Google has promised security update support through at least October 2023. The Pixel 7 was released two years after the Pixel 5 and arrived in October 2022. The Pixel 7 launched with Android 13 and Google has promised security update support through at least October 2028.

Price Comparison

Pixel 5

Low price:

$133

Avg price:

$172

How much does Pixel 5 cost?

Pixel 7

Low price:

$144

Avg price:

$193

What's the best Pixel 7 price?

Pixel 5 vs Pixel 7 Pricing

Pixel 5 prices start at $133, which is cheaper than the Pixel 7 low price of $144.

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Specs Comparison

The Pixel 5 specs include an always-on 6.0” display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, the Titan M security module with Pixel Imprint, and is powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor. In comparison, the Pixel 7 spec sheet includes an Edgeless Corning Gorilla Glass Victus back with a matte aluminum frame, a fingerprint-resistant coating, an always-on 6.3” display, 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, the Titan M2 security module, and a Google Tensor G2 processor. Both phones support 5G cellular connectivity, have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, have stereo speakers, and use USB-C for charging.

Size

Measurements for the Pixel 5 are as follows: 5.7” (H) x 2.77” (W) x 0.31” (D), with a weight of 5.3 ounces and a 6.0” display size. In comparison, the measurements for the Pixel 7 are as follows: 6.1” (H) x 2.9” (W) x 0.30” (D), with a weight of 6.9 ounces and a 6.3” display size.

Size and Weight: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 7
Size	Pixel 5	Pixel 7
Width	70 mm 2.8 inches	73 mm 2.9 inches
Height	145 mm 5.7 inches	156 mm 6.1 inches
Depth	8 mm 0.3 inches	9 mm 0.3 inches
Weight	151 g 5.3 ounces	197 g 6.9 ounces

Camera

The Pixel 5 and the Pixel 7 feature a dual rear camera system. The rear camera system on the Pixel 5 includes a 12.2MP dual-pixel lens and a 16MP ultra-wide lens, and the rear camera system on the Pixel 7 includes a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, the Pixel 5 features an 8MP camera with an 83-degree field of view, and the Pixel 7 features a 10.8MP camera with a 92.8-degree field of view. Along with the better hardware, the Pixel 7 also has several features unavailable on the Pixel 5, such as Photo Unblur, Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, and Panorama.

Cameras: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 7
Camera	Pixel 5	Pixel 7
Primary	12.2 MP	50.0 MP
Resolution	4032x3024	None
Aperture		f/1.9
Secondary		10.8 MP
Aperture		f/2.2

Screen

The Pixel 5 has an always-on 6.0-inch FHD+ OLED display at 432 PPI and with a resolution of 2340 x 1080. In comparison, the Pixel 7 has an always-on 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED display at 416 PPI and with a resolution of 2400 x 1080. These dimensions equate to a 19:5:9 aspect ratio on the Pixel 5, and to a 20:9 aspect ratio on the Pixel 7. Both displays have a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and offer support for HDR. Otherwise, the Pixel 5 display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6 cover glass, and the Pixel 7 display is protected by scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass.

Screen and Display: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 7
Display	Pixel 5	Pixel 7
Screen Tech	None	AMOLED
Resolution	1080x2340	1080x2400
Screen Size	151 mm 5.9 in	160 mm 6.3 in
Pixels Per Inch	437 ppi	416 ppi
Refresh Rate	- Hz	90 Hz

Battery

The battery capacity of the Pixel 5 is 4,080 mAh, and the battery capacity of the Pixel 7 is 4,355 mAh. The Pixel 5 and the Pixel 7 support fast wired charging and Battery Share. According to Google, the Pixel 5 features all-day battery life, and the Pixel 7 battery life can last beyond 24 hours. Both phones also have an Extreme Battery Saver mode to further extend the battery life. The Pixel 7 also supports fast wireless charging.