Google Pixel 5
From Rs 45,000
Memory
82
Spec Score
A compact phone with excellent camera performance and solid software support
Google Pixel 5 Full Specifications
| Launch & Availability | |
| Released | 15 October 2020 |
| Announced | 2020, September 30 |
| Status | Available |
| PTA Approved | Yes |
| Network | |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 5G Support | Yes |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Body & Design | |
| Dimensions | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 151 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Protection | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Just Black, Sorta Sage |
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| Display | |
| Type | OLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (~432 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Platform | |
| Operating System | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Main Camera | |
| Camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm |
| Megapixels | 12.2 MP |
| Features | LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
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| Selfie Camera | |
| Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Capacity | 4080 mAh |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.012W wireless5W reverse wired |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Sound | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Connectivity | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Radio | No |
| Features & Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Fingerprint | Rear-mounted |
| PUBG / Gaming | 60FPS |
Specifications are collected from the manufacturer and other reliable sources and may change without notice.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- Great camera quality in various conditions
- Smooth 90Hz display for fluid scrolling
- IP68 rating for water resistance
- Compact and lightweight design
What could be better
- No telephoto lens
- Average battery life under heavy use
- No expandable storage
- Slow charging speed
Google Pixel 5 Review & Overview
Google Pixel 5 was released on October 15, 2020. The phone is not officially launched in Pakistan, but it will be available through importers in the following PTA-approved variant:
8GB + 128GB — Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 45,000, depending on condition
Google Pixel 5 features a 6.0-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 12.2MP dual rear camera, 8MP selfie camera, and a 4080mAh battery. It runs Android 11 and is upgradeable to Android 14 and is available in Just Black and Sorta Sage colors.
Display
- 6.0-inch OLED display
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations
- HDR10+ support
- 1080 × 2340 pixels resolution
- Around 432 PPI pixel density
- 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- Around 85.9% screen-to-body ratio
- Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection
- Capacitive touchscreen
- Suitable for browsing, social media, gaming, video streaming, and everyday use
- Compact display size makes the phone easy to hold and use
Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G chipset
- 7nm fabrication process
- Octa-core CPU
- 1 × 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime core
- 1 × 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold core
- 6 × 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver cores
- Adreno 620 GPU
- Designed for smooth everyday performance
- Suitable for social media, browsing, gaming, multitasking, and video streaming
- Supports 5G connectivity
- Optimized for regular daily smartphone tasks and applications
RAM & Storage
- 8GB RAM
- 128GB internal storage
- UFS 2.1 storage
- No microSD card slot
- Suitable for storing applications, photos, videos, games, and documents
- 8GB RAM provides smooth multitasking
- 128GB storage offers enough space for everyday users
Camera
The Google Pixel 5 features a dual rear camera system designed for photography, ultrawide shots, video recording, and social media.
- 12.2MP primary wide camera
- f/1.7 aperture
- 27mm focal length
- Dual Pixel PDAF
- OIS support
- 16MP ultrawide camera
- 117-degree field of view
- LED flash
- Pixel Shift technology
- Auto-HDR
- Panorama mode
- Rear camera supports 4K video recording at 30/60fps
- 1080p video recording at 30/60/120/240fps
- Gyro-EIS support
- Suitable for photography, landscapes, social media, and video recording
Front Camera
- 8MP front-facing camera
- f/2.0 aperture
- 24mm wide lens
- HDR support
- 1080p video recording at 30fps
- Suitable for selfies, video calls, social media, and everyday photography
Battery
- 4080mAh Li-Po battery
- 18W wired charging
- PD 2.0 support
- 12W wireless charging
- 5W reverse wired charging
- Non-removable battery
- Designed to provide reliable battery backup for everyday use
- Suitable for browsing, social media, video streaming, calls, photography, and regular multitasking
Software
- Android 11 at launch
- Upgradeable to Android 14
- Clean Google Android experience
- Pixel-exclusive software features
- Regular software and security updates for supported Android versions
- Google AI and computational photography features
- Optimized software and hardware integration
SIM & Connectivity
- Nano-SIM + eSIM support
- 2G GSM connectivity
- 3G HSPA connectivity
- 4G LTE connectivity
- 5G connectivity
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS
- GLONASS
- GALILEO
- QZSS
- BDS
- NFC support
- USB Type-C 3.1
- No FM radio
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Suitable for modern wireless connectivity and navigation
Design & Build
- Dimensions: 144.7 × 70.4 × 8 mm
- Weight: 151g
- Glass front with Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- Aluminum back
- Aluminum frame
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- Can withstand immersion in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes
- Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Proximity sensor
- Compass
- Barometer
- Stereo speakers
- Lightweight body at 151g
- Available in Just Black and Sorta Sage colors
Bottom Line
Google Pixel 5 is a compact and lightweight smartphone that offers a good combination of clean Android software, capable cameras, 5G connectivity, wireless charging, and premium build quality. Its Snapdragon 765G chipset is older today, but it remains suitable for everyday tasks such as browsing, social media, video streaming, photography, and regular multitasking.
Alternatives in the Same Budget
- Google Pixel 6a — Newer Tensor processor, stronger performance, and a compact Pixel design
- Google Pixel 4a 5G — Similar Pixel experience with 5G connectivity and capable cameras
- Samsung Galaxy S20 — Premium AMOLED display and stronger flagship hardware
- OnePlus 8T — Faster performance, high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, and fast charging
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