The Google Pixel 5 is bucking current smart phone trends and it's truly refreshing. Check out what else we think in our review.

Unique design with bio resin finish; extremely good battery life; great camera quality; handy new video stabilisation modes; rear fingerprint sensor; reverse wireless charging; Pixel software

No microSD card slot, headphone jack, or zoom camera; no XL model; speaker quality is just OK

The Pixel 5 hits all the right notes, but some stiff competition spoils this price for Google.

Compact size, 90Hz OLED display, Impressive battery life, Reverse Wireless Charging, Wireless charging despite metal backing, Same incredible Pixel Camera as always

Not available in a larger size, Only in available in one model (two colors), Snapdragon 765G instead of Snapdragon 865 chipset

The Pixel 5 has a lot to prove. Google’s 2020 flagship not only needs to convince shoppers to open their wallets in an unusually challenging year, but demonstrate that the sins of last year’s Pixel 4 are not to be repeated.

Aggressively priced, Android 11 runs smoothly & gets latest Google features, Excellent camera performance, Battery life holds up to all-day use

No optical telephoto, No headphone jack, Other phones support faster charging

The Pixel 5 is an excellent Google phone that gets back to the basics of being a good smartphone while adding useful features and nice touches. The battery life is solid, the 90Hz screen is good and smooth, the fingerprint scanner on the back is simple and fast, and the camera is another masterclass...

Pros: great camera, good screen, great software and update support, good battery life, relatively small, fairly inexpensive, recycled aluminium.

Cons: no headphone socket, no flagship processor, no expandable storage.

Consistent camera quality; Uncluttered take on Android; Gets the essentials right;

Performance only average; Hardware doesn’t excite like previous Pixels; No 3.5mm jack, expandable storage;

Rather than raise the price and stakes, the follow-up to last year's Pixel 4 drops a few thrills, learns a few new tricks and tries to position itself as the no-compromise candidate for those who want a premium Android experience but don’t want to spend upwards of $1000. It’s a soft reboot that’s iterative and familiar enough to satisfy fans but still cheap enough to entice newcomers.

Google’s latest Pixel is more interested in being better value than just plain better.

Great price; Stunning camera; Sleek software;

Softcore specs; No Face Unlock;

Google Pixel 5 steadies the ship after a turbulent time last year. There’s certainly a lack of innovation but, at an attractive lower price, the Pixel 5 offers plenty of strong features to delight Android fans.

Carphone Warehouse and Currys PC World have announced the new Google Pixel 5 is now available to purchase online and in-stores from today, 15 th October 2020.

Google Pixel 5 Software, Features And User Experience We’ve always been big fans of Google’s clutter free, polished, and speedy approach to Android. The Pixel 5 continues this trend, and comes with an almost stock build of Android 11 out of the box, enhanced by a bunch of delightful Google-y...

Amazing camera, Beautiful display, Solid battery life, Wireless charging, Great user experience

Expensive, mmWave tax, No XL version, Middling speakers

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.

Consistent camera quality; Uncluttered take on Android; Gets the essentials right;

Performance only average; Hardware doesn't excite like previous Pixels; No 3.5mm jack, expandable storage;