Google Pixel 5 5G 8GB 128GB

Google Pixel 5 preview: Lower price, mid-range parts, and 5G

The Google Pixel 5 has arrived with a new definition of ‘flagship’ phone

Five perplexing Google Pixel 5 facts you might have missed

Google Pixel 5 Phone review

I’m going to be totally honest with you. I don’t really understand Google’s phone strategy right now. And for what it’s worth, I’m not really sure Google does either. I wrote about it here , but I’ll save you from having to read an additional 800 words on top of all these.

Google Pixel 5 review

With fewer attention-grabbing features than previous models, and hardware that's a distinct step down from today's flagships, the Pixel 5 is about as mainstream as Google's phones have been for some time. It still takes excellent photos, is quick enough for most users and does the basics extremely well. 5G support also ensures it's fairly future-proof - but rivals offer the tempting choice of more cutting-edge hardware or unbeatable performance. A OnePlus Nord packs almost as much punch for nearly half the price, while Samsung's Galaxy S20 5G FE gets a top-end CPU for only £100 more. For the truly budget-conscious, a Pixel 4a 5G seems to make more sense. For some, the appeal of fast and guaranteed software updates will outweigh the Pixel's limitations - but we think they'll probably be in the minority.

Pixel 5 Review

For £599 (or $699) the Pixel 5 is a surprisingly excellent deal, especially for those who desire a smaller phone and put camera prowess over gaming performance.

Google Pixel 5 review: Premium, but at a price

Google's 2020 flagship is something of an oddball. Sure, it's a very competent phone with the power, camera, performance and build quality. But there are downsides - such as the poor ear speaker, and the larger and cheaper Pixel 4a 5G being much the same - that detract from the overall package.

Google Pixel 5 Phone review

Google goes back to its old tricks, mostly for the better

Google Pixel 5 review

The Pixel 5 doesn't pretend to compete with the most powerful phones on the market, because it doesn't have to. It's perhaps the most balanced Android phone to date, not to mention a great choice for those after a capable small phone, 5G phone or camera phone.

Google Pixel 5 5G (128GB, Just Black) AU - Excellent review

At the end of the day, the Pixel 5 is one impressive little phone. While it removes much of what made the previous Pixel innovative, Google has nailed what a phone should be these days. This is a Pixel that delivers, and that’s what we want.