Google Pixel 5 5G 8GB 128GB

Google Pixel 5 Phone review

The smartphone market, like the world at large, finds itself in a strange spot in 2020: it seems harder than ever to justify spending a four-figure sum on a smartphone, which is why we've seen a wealth of new phones at the upper mid-range of the market. With the Pixel 5, that's exactly where Google…

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

Come to think of it, that pretty much sums up how I feel about the Pixel 5. It’s the best small-ish Android phone I’ve used in a long time, with plenty of charming software features and a smattering of high-end niceties. If this were any other year, I’d probably be recommending it more strongly.

Google Pixel 5 Phone review

Today’s review of the Pixel 5 wasn’t the usual full-fledged piece we’d dedicate to Google’s year devices, with the goal of the piece more towards making sure we’ve covered the phone ahead of the flurry of new generation devices that are coming next week.

Google Pixel 5 Phone review

Less is more. The Pixel 5 is the new smartphone flagship from Google, and it turned out extremely compact at 6 inches. In addition, the Android 11 phone is not equipped with a high-end SoC but only with a mid-range processor. However, as our test shows, things work out well in the end.

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 review

Google's Pixel 5 Got Tiny Upgrades In All the Right Places

By skipping all the quirky, Google-ly features of previous Pixels, the company's latest phone is its most boring—and its best.