Pixel 4 vs Pixel 5

Choosing to upgrade from a Pixel 4 to a Pixel 5 means following a year-over-year upgrade path. In this case, you would be seeing some similarities, some improvements, and some downgrades. For example, both models offer up to 128GB of storage. Both models also have an 8MP camera on the front, but the Pixel 4 has a wide-angle with a 90-degree field of view. The Pixel 5 field of view drops to 83-degrees. Both models also have a 12.2MP dual-pixel camera on the back, along with a second 16MP camera. The second back camera on the Pixel 4 is telephoto and the Pixel 5 has an ultra wide. The displays measure in at 5.7-inches for the Pixel 4 and 6.0-inches for the Pixel 5. Both offer HDR support and Smooth Display (for an up to 90Hz refresh rate), but the Pixel 5 display adds a Gorilla Glass 6 glass cover for added protection. Otherwise, the battery is improved on the Pixel 5, coming in at 4,080 mAh with support for Battery Share, which allows you to wirelessly charge other devices. You also get 5G support on the Pixel 5.