Available for pre-order now and delivery out to retailers on Nov. 19, Google’s Pixel 5 introduces many options which might be new to the corporate’s telephone model, together with 5G connectivity, an ultrawide-angle digital camera and a a lot bigger, longer-lasting battery. The telephone prices $699 (£599, AU$999), and it launched alongside the mid-tier Pixel 4A 5G, which prices $499 (£499, AU$799). While the telephone has notable updates in comparison with its predecessor, the Pixel 4, Google anticipates lower-than-usual gross sales as a result of coronavirus pandemic and is planning to provide solely 800,000 items this yr. It additionally faces stiff competitors from one of the vital well-liked phone-makers, Apple, and its iPhone 11. Though it has been out there since final September and Apple already launched its sequel, the iPhone 12, the iPhone 11 is now cheaper. It begins at $599 (or £599 within the UK and AU$999 in Australia) off contract, and is provided with a quick processor and wonderful cameras. It doesn’t, nevertheless, have 5G. To see how these telephones stack up, we took a more in-depth look and in contrast them primarily based on design, digital camera specs, {hardware}, software program and different options. And for more information, take a look at CNET’s different comparability, Pixel 5 vs. Pixel 4A 5G: The foremost variations between Google’s 5G telephones.
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The Pixel 5 has an outstanding digital camera, a long-lasting battery and is the plain decide for anybody who needs to connect with a 5G community. It additionally begins with extra inner storage (128GB) and its 90Hz show will maintain the interface wanting silky {smooth}.
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If you are within the Apple and iOS ecosystem, the iPhone 11 is the extra becoming candidate. You’ll additionally get an impressive digital camera, particularly with regards to video recording, and a strong A13 Bionic processor that outperformed the Pixel 5 in benchmark checks. And now that the iPhone 12 is out, it is $100 cheaper than when it first launched.
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Design: Pixel 5’s pure aesthetics vs. iPhone 11’s shiny seems to be When Google designed the Pixel 5, it got down to give the telephone a pure really feel, paying homage to a pebble. And with the telephone’s matte texture, aluminum and glass encasing and smooth, rounded corners, the Pixel 5 in inexperienced touts a minimalist, earthy look. It’s a direct distinction to the iPhone 11’s high-gloss, pop-art pastel inexperienced design. Neither aesthetic is especially higher than the opposite, however those that need extra choices will recognize the iPhone 11’s 4 different colours (yellow, purple, pink and white) along with black and inexperienced. The iPhone 11 with iOS 14 widgets.
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On the again of the Pixel 5 is the fingerprint reader for unlocking the telephone and digital funds. The iPhone 11 makes use of facial recognition sensors within the front-facing digital camera for consumer authorization. Both telephones have a 6-inch show (if you wish to be actual, the iPhone 11 has a 6.1-inch show), they do not have headphone jacks and so they’re rated IP68 for water resistance. On paper, the Pixel 5’s display is sharper than the iPhone 11’s when it comes to having a better decision and pixel density. The Pixel 5 additionally has an OLED display whereas the iPhone 11 has an LCD. OLED shows are sometimes extra vibrant, with richer distinction and inkier blacks. But you may solely discover these variations when you have each units side-by-side and by itself, you may probably haven’t any issues with the iPhone 11’s display. What is a little more apparent, nevertheless, is the Pixel 5’s 90Hz show. Most telephones, just like the iPhone 11, refresh at 60 frames per second. But having a 90Hz show on the Pixel implies that scrolling via webpages and textual content feels a lot springier, smoother and extra responsive.
Camera: Pixel 5 and iPhone 11 each have twin rear cameras Tweaking a photograph utilizing the Pixel’s Portrait gentle software.
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Both the Pixel 5 and the iPhone 11 have two rear cameras, optical picture stabilization and particular modes for low-light environments. The Pixel 5 has a normal and a wide-angle digital camera. The iPhone 11 has vast and ultrawide cameras, with the ultrawide digital camera having a barely wider discipline of view than the Pixel 5 (120 levels in comparison with 107). Google added two new options to the Pixel 5’s digital camera. You can now allow dramatic, blurred portrait pictures in Night Mode and you may alter the lighting in your portraits too. While iPhones do have completely different lighting choices for portraits, the function within the Pixel works extra like an modifying software fairly than a broad filter impact. As for video, the Pixel 5 and iPhone 11 can document 4K video and super-smooth 1080p video at 240 frames per second. But the iPhone 11’s front-facing digital camera has extra capabilities. It can seize 4K video and it could actually document slo-mo video (generally known as “slofies”) at 120fps. The highest video decision on the Pixel 5’s front-facing shooter, however, is 1080p with no slo-mo choices. Check out a number of completely different pictures beneath from the Pixel 4A 5G (which has the identical digital camera because the Pixel 5) and the iPhone 11. Night Sight on the Pixel 4A 5G.
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Night Mode on the iPhone 11.
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The wide-angle lens on the Pixel 4A 5G.
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A large-angle shot from the iPhone 11.
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A closeup picture of a succulent on the Pixel 4A 5G.
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A closeup image of some fruit with the iPhone 11.
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Pixel 5’s lengthy battery life vs. iPhone 11’s super-fast processorThe Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G are Google’s first 5G telephones and are in a position to connect with the next-gen community, which guarantees to be a lot sooner than 4G. The iPhone 11 would not have 5G, however the iPhone 12 does.The Pixel 5 is provided with the Snapdragon 765G chipset from Qualcomm, whereas the iPhone 11 options Apple’s A13 Bionic processor. Google’s selection of the 765G chipset is an attention-grabbing one, as it is not as quick because the Pixel 4’s Snapdragon 855. But Google mentioned it went with the 765G to maintain prices down. We did not discover any pace points or lag throughout our time with the Pixel 5, however on benchmark checks, it did get decrease scores on 3DMark and Geekbench 5 than the iPhone 11 did again after we examined it final yr. 3DMark Slingshot Unlimited
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The Pixel 5 has 128GB of inner reminiscence and 8GB of RAM. The iPhone 11 has three reminiscence tiers, and if you’d like 128GB you may need to pay extra at $649 (£649, AU$1,079). In the US although, the iPhone 11 at 128GB continues to be cheaper than the Pixel 5, due to Apple reducing the worth. Apple additionally would not disclose the quantity of RAM its iPhones have, however regulatory filings report that the iPhone 11 has 4GB of RAM. The Pixel 5.
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Neither telephones have exterior storage choices, however Google and Apple encourage customers to add and backup their images and movies on their respective cloud companies. Apple’s iCloud offers you 5GB at no cost and it prices $10 a month for 2TB. Google Photos customers have limitless storage for images and video at “high” high quality. But if you wish to add a number of content material in “original” high quality, which has a better decision, Google’s One cloud service offers you the primary 15GB at no cost. If you need extra, it can additionally price you $10 a month for 2TB. Lastly, the Pixel 5 has a 4,000-mAh battery, the best capability on any Pixel telephone up to now. Apple would not listing battery specs, however unofficial third-party teardowns present the iPhone 11 has a 3,110-mAh battery. Preliminary battery checks on the Pixel 5 for steady video playback on Airplane mode clocked in 21 hours, 17 minutes. This is a wonderful time, and longer than the iPhone 11, which lasted 15 hours, 24 minutes. With streaming video it clocked in 13 hours, 52 minutes. We have not examined streaming video on the Pixel 5 but, so keep tuned after we get these numbers. Similar to the Galaxy S20 telephones, the Pixel 5 additionally has reverse wi-fi charging. That means the telephone can cost equipment, just like the Pixel Buds 2, with none cables or plugs.
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Software: Android 11 vs. iOS 14 Hold will prevent time from listening to carry music.
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As at all times, when evaluating telephones from Apple and Google you may need to resolve which OS works higher for you: iOS or Android. Both telephones have darkish modes and digital search assistants (Siri and Google Assistant). And as a result of the telephones haven’t got bodily residence buttons, their interfaces depend on swiping gestures as a substitute to modify between apps. The Pixel 5 will run Android 11 out of the field. The newest cell OS has helpful options like Quick Control, chat bubbles, a local display recorder and extra. Hold For Me can even be previewed on the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G: When you are placed on maintain, you’ll be able to have Google Assistant do the ready for you. This frees you from always needing to be close to your telephone or listening to crummy maintain music. You’ll be alerted when the opposite line returns. The iPhone 11 has the most recent iOS 14 software program from Apple. It features a extra organized App Library, widgets to customise your house display, picture-in-picture and a local translation app. Other options to contemplate: Both telephones have dual-SIM. In addition to your common nano-SIM, each telephones use e-SIM know-how that helps a number of telephone numbers. This is beneficial if you wish to maintain your private and work telephone quantity on the identical machine. The iPhone 11 has Wi-Fi 6. Devices with Wi-Fi 6 communicate that very same Wi-Fi language to speak to one another, and in comparison with Wi-Fi 5, it is sooner and extra battery environment friendly. But Wi-Fi 6 was solely licensed in September 2019 and Wi-Fi 6 routers stay costly. Instead of relating to it as a right away profit, consider Wi-Fi 6 as readying your telephone for the long run. The iPhone 11 has a chip only for “spatial awareness.” Called U1, this new chip helps iPhones discover different iPhones extra exactly once they’re in shut proximity. Apple says this improves AirDrop, however many imagine the U1 chip is laying the groundwork for a long-rumored Apple tile tracker. The iPhone 11.
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Pixel 5 and iPhone 11 specs
Google Pixel 5
iPhone 11
Display measurement, decision
6-inch FHD+ OLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels
6.1-inch LCD; 1,792×828 pixels
Pixel density
432ppi
326ppi
Dimensions (Inches)
5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 in
5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in
Dimensions (Millimeters)
144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0 mm
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams)
5.33 oz; 151g
6.84 oz; 194g
Mobile software program
Android 11
iOS 13
Camera
12.2-megapixel (normal), 16-megapixel (ultra-wide)
12-megapixel (vast), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide)
Front-facing digital camera
8-megapixel
12-megapixel
Video seize
4K
4K
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Apple A13 Bionic
Storage
128GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM
8GB
Not disclosed
Expandable storage
No
No
Battery
4,000 mAh
Not disclosed
Fingerprint sensor
Rear
None (Face ID)
Connector
USB-C
Lightning
Headphone jack
No
No
Special options
5G enabled; water-proof (IP68); 90Hz refresh price show; dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); reverse wi-fi charging; quick charging
Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wi-fi charging
Price off-contract (USD)
$699
$599 (64GB), $649 (128GB), $749 (256GB)
Price (GBP)
£599
£599 (64GB), £649 (128GB), £749 (256GB)
Price (AUD)
AU$999
AU$999 (64GB), AU$1,079 (128GB), AU$1,249 (256GB)
*costs as of Oct. 14.
Google Pixel 5The 5G selection
Apple iPhone 11Tremendous quick and cheaper too