The 5G enabled Google Pixel 5 has been created to provide a super-fast online experience, whilst still delivering great battery life, a large display, GPS and Bluetooth 5. Battery testing based on mix of inner and outer screen use and conducted in California in early 2023 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings. Our company has been offering professional data destruction services for over 20 years, and we are registered with the ICO under the Data Protection Act.

For 'Up to 72 hours': Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity).The Pixel 5, as well as the Pixel 4a 5G, is also the first 5G-capable Pixel phone, and it’s the first smartphone with Android 11 pre-installed. Google does not provide an estimate for the expected number of full charge cycles from the Pixel 5 batteries. Before we move on to the next section, it’s worth briefly mentioning that you might get a better deal if you opt for the Pixel 4a 5G instead. Improvements to HDR processing and more post-capture options, such as virtual portrait lighting, round out the package.

The Pixel 5 runs Android 11 out of the box, benefiting from new features including built-in screen recording, a Conversations feature that collects all your messages from various apps in one place, and improved smart home controls. If the rough finish ensures a firm grip, the aluminum prevents the body from getting filled with fingerprints. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. View image in fullscreen The phone comes with an 18W fast charger that takes 90 minutes to fully charge the phone.Not talking positively, but the focus is negative, mainly because the 5g network is limited when used in other countries and regions, and may require future software updates from Google. Have a photo shoot day or night, capture moments with stunning clarity and take clips with Hollywood-inspired effects. The transmissive hole gives you more screen space making it easier to communicate and use your favourite apps and play games. If you already own last year’s flagship phone, then, you might be tempted to keep hold of it for a bit longer, especially since the Pixel 5 uses the weaker Snapdragon 765G chipset and not the top-end 865. When purchasing a device graded as ‘Like New’, you can expect to pay more than the same device in ‘Good’ condition, as a ‘Like New’ device will display much less cosmetic wear and appear exactly as new, just without the box.

Reaching for the rear-mounted circular fingerprint sensor didn’t require much effort either, even for my tiny hands. Whatever happened to the “wide-angle can be fun, [but] we think telephoto is more important” sentiment, expressed by Google’s Marc Levoy at the Pixel 4 launch? Her specialty is everyday electronics, be that a cheap laptop for uni or an easy-to-use smartphone for an elderly parent. Signs of wear on the body and screen, may have visible dents and scratches that do not affect the performance of the phone. Along with the Titan M chip, the Pixel 5 has a finger print scanner to provide additional protection for your personal information, without adding any inconvenience – one touch and away you go.While the ultra-wide lens means the Pixel 5 is left without decent zoom capabilities, we prefer having the option to squeeze more people, or more of a scene, into the frame, though the 107-degree field of view isn’t quite as wide as some of the 120-plus-degree ultra-wide lenses on other phones.