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Any other year, it would be reasonable to mistake Google's Pixel 5 for a Pixel 5a. Rather than sporting flagship-level specs with a price to match, the Pixel 5 has the midrange hardware and $699 price you typically expect from Google's more affordable a-line. But there is no Pixel 5a—at least not yet—and in 2020, the Design and Durability In terms of design, the Pixel 5 looks similar to the $499 (Steven Winkelman) The front of the phone is dominated by a 6-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Resolution comes in at 2,340 by 1,080 pixels, for a respectably sharp 432 pixels per inch. Viewing angles are solid, and colors are vibrant and immersive. And unlike the Pixel 4a, we found the display to be bright enough to use in direct sunlight.That said, the Galaxy S20 FE offers a larger6.5-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate for even smoother scrolling. In your hand, there's a noticeable difference between the Pixel 5 and its less expensive siblings. The aluminum back panel feels more premium than the plastic back on the Pixel 4a 5G, with a slightly textured finish that includes a debossed Google logo in metal. Also on the back is a square camera module in the top left corner, and a nearly invisible fingerprint sensor. 1 Cool Thing: Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a The top of the phone is bare, while the bottom is home to a pair of speaker grilles and a USB-C charging port. The left side holds the SIM card slot, while the metal volume rocker and power button sit on the right, ...

Google's Pixel phones are Don’t fret—we’re going to break down the differences between the best Pixel phones and sort out the right one for you. We also have Pixel-exclusive tips to help you get the most out of your new phone, and we recommend some cases and accessories we’ve tested if you want protection. Updated May 2023: We’ve added the Pixel 7A, mentioned the Pixel Fold, and added a Totallee case. Its design and build quality are similar to its predecessor, though Google claims the aluminum mid-frame is slightly more durable. There's still Gorilla Glass 3 on the front screen, which isn't as scratch-resistant as some of the glass on pricier Pixels, but at least the rear is a plastic composite that feels luxe and won't crack. This model comes in Charcoal, Sea, and Snow, but there's a You won't run into any problems with performance. It's powered by Google's Tensor G2 chipset, which is the same one that's inside the Pixel 7 Pro. It's plenty fast for everyday tasks and most mobile gaming, and it also allows for a few new software tricks, like Photo Unblur, which can use machine learning algorithms to unblur people's faces in those late-night pics. (It actually did this really well when I tried to capture a photo of a bride and groom on the dance floor!) Speaking of the camera system, there's a new 64-megapixel camera leading the pack with a 13-megapixel ultrawide, and while these are not as good as the cameras in the Pixel 7, the results are nearly imperceptible (you have ...