During a virtual event earlier this fall, Google unveiled two new phones, the premium Pixel 5 and the more affordable Pixel 4A 5G. The Pixel 5 serves as the successor to last year's Pixel 4 and brings new features including 5G connectivity, an ultra-wide camera and a much larger battery. The phone costs $699 (£599, AU$999) and is available to buy now. Here's how the Pixel 5 compares to the Pixel 4A 5G.
As Google's marquee handset, the Pixel 5 represents the tech giant's latest offerings in Android 11 software, like a new Hold For Me calling feature, and top-of-the-line hardware. But the device faces stiff competition from several phones , including the popular iPhone 11 (not to mention the iPhone 12) and the newly announced Galaxy S20 FE. Devices from smaller companies, like the OnePlus 8 , aim to cut the Pixel 5's share of potential Android users as well.
Read more: iPhone 12 vs. Pixel 5: Apple and Google's 5G flagships compared
To see how the Pixel 5 compares spec by spec, check out the chart below.
Pixel 5 vs. iPhone 11, Galaxy S20 FE and OnePlus 8
| Google Pixel 5 | iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | OnePlus 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, resolution | 6-inch FHD+ OLED; 2,340 x 1,080 pixels | 6.1-inch LCD; 1,792x828 pixels | 6.5-inch AMOLED; 2,400x1,080 pixels | 6.55-inch AMOLED; 1,080x2,400 pixels |
| Pixel density | 432ppi | 326ppi | 405ppi | 402ppi |
| Dimensions (Inches) | 5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 in | 5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in | 6.29 x 2.97 x 0.33 in | 6.3 x 2.8 x 0.31 in |
| Dimensions (Millimeters) | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0 mm | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 159.8 x 75.5 x 8.4mm | 160 x 72.9 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight (Ounces, Grams) | 5.33 oz; 151g | 6.84 oz; 194g | 6.70 oz; 190g | 6.35 oz; 180g |
| Mobile software | Android 11 | iOS 13 | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Camera | 12.2-megapixel (standard), 16-megapixel (ultra-wide) | 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide) | 12-megapixel (standard), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 8-megapixel (telephoto) | 48-megapixel (standard), 16-megapixel (ultra-wide), 2-megapixel (macro) |
| Front-facing camera | 8-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 32-megapixel | 16-megapixel |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (5G), Samsung Exynos 990 (4G) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB | 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| RAM | 8GB | Not disclosed | 6GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No | 1TB | No |
| Battery | 4,000mAh | Not disclosed | 4,500mAh | 4,300mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | Rear | None (Face ID) | In-screen | In-screen |
| Connector | USB-C | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No | No | No |
| Special features | 5G enabled; water resistant (IP68); 90Hz refresh rate display; dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); reverse wireless charging; fast charging | Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging | Water resistant (IP68); 5G enabled; 120Hz screen refresh rate; Wireless PowerShare | 5G enabled; fast charging; 90Hz screen refresh rate |
| Price off-contract (USD) | $699 | $699 (64GB), $749 (128GB), $849 (256GB) | $699 | $699 (unlocked, 8GB RAM/128GB); $799 (Verizon, 8GB RAM/128GB); $799 (unlocked 12GB RAM/256GB) |
| Price (GBP) | £599 | £729 (64GB), £779 (128GB), £879 (256GB) | £599 (4G), £699 (5G) | £599 (8GB RAM/128GB), £699 (12GB RAM/256GB) |
| Price (AUD) | AU$999 | AU$1,199 (64GB), AU$1,279 (128GB), AU$1,449 (256GB) | Converts to AU$975 | UK converts to: AU$1,180 (8GB RAM/128GB), AU$1,370 (12GB RAM/256GB) |
*prices listed are at launch