Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6 Pro

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

Price Comparison

Pixel 5

Low price:

$97

Avg price:

$130

How much does Pixel 5 cost?

Pixel 6 Pro

Low price:

$161

Avg price:

$202

What's the best Pixel 6 Pro price?

Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6 Pro Pricing

Pixel 5 prices start at $97, which is cheaper than the Pixel 6 Pro low price of $161.

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Specs Comparison

The Pixel 5 feature set includes 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. 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.

In comparison, the Pixel 6 Pro feature set includes an always-on 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display with Smooth Display, a Google Tensor processor, 12GB of RAM, 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage, the Titan M2 security coprocessor, Security Core, and Fingerprint Unlock. The additional features found on the Pixel 6 Pro include a fingerprint-resistant coating, a 5003 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 measures 5.7” (H) x 2.8” (W) x 0.31” (D), and the Pixel 6 Pro measures 6.5” (H) x 3.0” (W) x 0.4” (D). Additional measurements of the Pixel 5 include a weight of 5.3 ounces and a 6.0” display size. And in comparison, additional measurements of the Pixel 6 Pro include a weight of 7.41 ounces and a 6.7” display size.

Size and Weight: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6 Pro
Size	Pixel 5	Pixel 6 Pro
Width	70 mm 2.8 inches	76 mm 3.0 inches
Height	145 mm 5.7 inches	164 mm 6.5 inches
Depth	8 mm 0.3 inches	9 mm 0.4 inches
Weight	151 g 5.3 ounces	210 g 7.4 ounces

Camera

The Pixel 5 features an 8MP fixed-focus front camera with an 83-degree field of view. On the back of the Pixel 5, you’ll find a 12.2MP dual-pixel camera and a 16MP ultra-wide camera with a 117-degree field of view.

In comparison, the Pixel 6 Pro features an 11.1MP fixed-focus front camera with a 94-degree field of view. On the back of the Pixel 6 Pro, you’ll find a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera with an 82-degree field of view, a 12MP ultra-wide camera with a 114-degree field of view, and a 48MP telephoto camera with a 23.5-degree field of view.

The Pixel 5 and the Pixel 6 Pro camera features include Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Frequent Faces, Super Res Zoom, dual exposure controls, and more. The Pixel 6 Pro camera feature set also includes Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, and more.

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

Screen

The Pixel 5 features a 6.0-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6 cover glass. The Pixel 6 Pro features a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass.

The Pixel 5 and the Pixel 6 Pro displays both support HDR and feature an always-on display mode. Smooth Display allows the Pixel 5 display to support refresh rates up to 90 Hz, and the Pixel 6 Pro display to support refresh rates up to 120 Hz. The Pixel 6 Pro display also has a now-playing mode and an at-a-glance mode.

Screen and Display: Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6 Pro
Display	Pixel 5	Pixel 6 Pro
Resolution	1080x2340	1440x3120
Screen Size	151 mm 5.9 in	170 mm 6.7 in
Pixels Per Inch	437 ppi	513 ppi

Battery

The Pixel 5 is equipped with a 4080 mAh battery, the Pixel 6 Pro is equipped with a 4614 mAh battery, and both models support fast wired charging and fast wireless charging.

According to Google, the Pixel 5 will get all-day battery life, and the Pixel 6 Pro has a battery that can last beyond 24 hours. The Pixel 5 and the Pixel 6 Pro also support Battery Share. The Battery Share feature allows you to wirelessly charge other devices such as Pixel Buds or a Pixel Watch.