Google Pixel 5 review: No frills?
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2020
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My wife bought this after I recommended it and she loves it saying it's "perfect".
1. Great battery life
2. Looks smart
3. Not too big
4. Great camera
5. Just works... it's smooth
How is it now
@@cobaltblue5523 she has a Pixel 6A now
@@pjtripp79 awesome oh that's perfect actually because how would she compare the Pixel 6A to the 5 because I have the pixel 4a and it I'm using it to type this voice message right now voice to text That's one of the main reasons I love the thing I mean like crazy it's very accurate and it doesn't require any internet to do so unlike my Samsung Galaxy S9 S10 and s20 Plus they all require internet and they're not as accurate anyways I personally just purchased a refurbished Pixel 5 it says like excellent condition so let's see and because I just want to do a slight upgrade from my 4A I want that same same form factor I don't want it too big I want it to fit in the palm of my hand and be good My concern was the top speaker I've heard you know mainly bad things about it but as long as it's as good as the pixel 4a and cool I don't care but yeah man I love the pixel 5 design it's simple it's sleek and it's compact because I think the pixel 6a I think is 3.4 in so it's even bigger but it's it looks like the pickle pixel 6 and it's the pixel 6 is so damn bulky and fat and made of glass and I don't want something that fragile so if any chance you could please ask her how would you compare the the cameras how would you compare the battery life for the 6A to the five how would you compare you know I don't know just how it feels when she uses it like you know apps and all that is it faster you know stuff like that because I wanted to get the 6A but the 6A brand new was $2.99 right now it's on sale and I got the Pixel 5 for 167 it still hasn't arrived yet so I hope it's good and I hope the 6A is treating her good oh and may I ask what phone are you using I'm sorry I'm a phone fanatic I have my main phone is Galaxy S10 and that is for my work and then you know my side phone is the pixel for a
I think Pixel phones are not out there to compete with any flagships. It's basically selling you the Google ecosystem and the Pixel is just one of the devices that can manifest Google.
I'm not exactly sure why people haven't figured this out yet
People keep talking about this but in what category are these supposed flagships better than a pixel?
Then just buy pixel 4a if you want Google ecosystem
You are correct sir
why samsung is able to sell us phones with way better processor and overall more valuable specs for the same amount of money as the pixel 5? i think google is ripping us off here,
The Pixel 2XL was not the first with an OLED my OG Pixel also utilized an OLED.
@@singular9 No..The first 3 nexus phones used OLED before switching to lcds in the nexus 4 and 5.
And the regular pixel 2 used oled
My OG Pixel XL had a good OLED, but had a bit of image retention by the time I got rid of it. I did replay the video to make sure I heard correctly when he said the 2XL was the first 🤦🏻♂️
@@singular9 yeah Nexus also had OLED displays, but amongst pixel smartphones pixel/pixel XL was first pixel to have OLED displays.
@@parajbhargava5460 the nexus 5 had a lcd the nexus 5x had a lcd the nexus 6p had a oled and the nexus 6 I think did.
The camera sensor is still fine for this year, but I really hope they go with a bigger sensor next year. I just want to see what their software can do with a big 12mp sensor. I will get the small 4a this year, and then hopefully upgrade to the 6a in the future.
It's barely fine. It doesn't stand out anymore and it's average at most compared to Apple or Samsung.
@@sic22l Not really. IMO iPhone and Pixel are still top dog. Samsung might have the hardware, but still fucks up faces is ovetsarurated, oversharpens. Their software is mediocre.
@xGeoThumbs
Samsung stopped oversaturating pictures like 2-3 years ago. Since then they can seem even slightly bland compared to iPhone. Yet brainless people are still repeating that old stereotype.
@@sic22l Sure thing fanboy.
Watch Mr.Mobile's review. Google can't trick physics.
This was the best Pixel 5 review I've seen so far . I like how you told the good and bad about the camera. Hopefully Google sees this and change the censor for the Pixel 6 .
Love the yellow jacket, David. Feels like you're in Dark, the German series.
That was the vibe I was going for! I loved the show 🙏
Hello good people. Anyone have any questions that haven't been answered quite yet? Hit me!
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Also I should clarify, I said the Pixel 2XL was the first with an OLED, I meant pOLED vs AMOLED. My bad!
Wallpaper maybe it's so damn cool
Can I knw the wallpaper apk .. u r using in video?
My volume buttons dont feel the same. VolUp feels stickier than VolDown. Do you experience the same?
Hmm feel pretty similar to me! Maybe RMA?
Wallpaper dude
Watching on my pixel 5 sold my s20 5g no regrets
Good
How is it now I just ordered mine
''The Google Pixel 5 camera is not bad,but it's not much,much,much better than the others''.Well,just better is enough.
wasn't even better :D
others are catching up, the gap is really minimal nowadays
Entry level iPhones are now on par with the Pixel, and Samsung is right there also. Even the Chinese phones are right there. Their one trick pony is running out of breathing room.
The one thing I love about the pixel 5 is the symmetry. But for the price to phone, pixel 4a is for me. Well worth it.
Man I love your reviews👍🏿 can't wait to get my pixel 5
I wished they sold the 4a in my country. The Nord isn't quite the apples to apples subsitute.
The thing is this phone should've been 100$ cheaper. Google kinda killed it with the 4a. It's cheap with a great camera and great software, and that's why 5 with that price tag doesn't make sense.
For this price OnePlus 8T is the better choice, just get the GCam mod and you get the perfect phone.
I agree. It's one of those "5% better for 50% more $" situations
@@AndroidAuthority It's funny how a company makes 2 phones, one is more desirable and other is completely pointless, just cuz they couldn't price it properly.
Its actually 100 more expensive in the us due to including milimeter wave
Thank Verizon for a mostly pointless 5G MM wave that won't apply to many people. Luckily Black Friday will see it be corrected in price.
that's why Google giving choices.. if you can't appreciate the 'extras' in Pixel5..then go for 4a or 4a5g
In Canada Pixel 5 is 799$cad vs OP8T & s20Fe who are both 1099$cad! Choice is very easy!
No brainer.
THIS! there is not enough people talking about what you just said and it's extremely irritating. I know there's to many markets to cover but not even popular tech Canadians are saying anything. It's what made me pre order on day one
#teampixel
S20 FE is $950 in Canada and you can easily get it for $700 cad if you take advantage of samsungs promotions
@@joshmercer4456 me too! When does yours arrive ? Mine comes on nov 4 and I’m so eager coming from a s5 neo from 2015.
I discovered this channel a while ago and now I don't miss your videos, greetings from Panama 🇵🇦
Dope! Thanks dope watching 🙌
"if you're someone who just want a phone that works... " ... you can get one for 1/3 of the price...
Lmao true
@Ranjit Tyagi Humans aren't sold so can't access the kind we want
That's true, although cheaper phones are not going to just work as well, and won't be as smooth of an experience.
@@pilotavery the thing is, I bought my LG G8s for 350, it's a last year's flagship and I imagine it'll work perfectly for at least a few years.
@@pilotavery google makes two other phones that would be good for someone who wants a simple phone that works.
I actually brought my Pixel 4a from US to Bangladesh. I had to pay 477 USD and wait 44 days for the courier to deliver the product. I was using an Android One program phone with SD 625 processor before. This Pixel series of this year is bringing pure joy to many. Just love the UX!
When did you become Muslim?
Brilliantly done! Thank you so much for an amazing review! Subbed! :)
Best part about this video is Brandon cameo.
Micheal's cameo was better
Who's Brandon?
@@VolodymyrSytnyk the camera guy @mkbhd, also a great UA-camr as Brandon Havard.
I also like pixel 5 overall but for the price, the spec is just ok. Without the camera, I wonder whether it's worth for the money compare to other android phones
Pixel 4a 5g is better value
Even with the camera it's just barely holding on. There's simply better phones to be had.
The 4A 5g pixel literally has better speakers that says enough
But it has the camera so no need to wonder 😆
@@nakkadu but don't u think pixel 4a 5g literally has the same camera and processor at 200 less
This one comes with a power plug to charge it, Sweet!
This was a very useful review, thank you!
Love the colours on intro!
Wooah! Pretty much impressive, the review was pretty much good enough, thanks a lot 👍
I love my Pixel 5 - 5G! I’ve had it about a month now and find it very easy to adapt to and use; My “old” phone was a refurbished Samsung Note S7 that Verizon gave me to replace a dead S7. It was a POS, I had to delete and rebuild the network stack every couple of days to even get online with the darned thing! I started to think Verizon gave me a junker so I’d just upgrade and enter the modern world! If that’s what they did, it worked.
Moving data and reinstalling apps was a cinch but I’m still working on getting everything where I want it to be. I expected that but someone could make a mint if they made an app for that. Cloud integration is better than I’ve seen before in any of the worlds I wander in between (Windows, IOS, Android). The 5g where I am at isn’t real 5g, it is some sort of enhancement to 4g LTE pretending to be a 5g kind of connection. It is very fast in comparison to WiFi or regular old 4g LTE. Put me in the I’m satisfied camp. It is still early spring here in Minnesota, I’m in a nursing home and can’t go outside quite yet; HIPPA says I can’t take pictures inside; Covid rules say I can’t interact with people outside. The garden (a beautiful place) is still dormant. I can’t wait to get outside and play with the camera; it seems to work fine on FaceBook Video though. I have to be fair so I’ll wait before rendering real judgment on the camera.
I have an iPhone 7 as my emergency backup phone, it has plenty of phone time, unlimited messages, but only 2GB of data. I really like that phone but the Pixel 5 seems to out perform it in every single aspect! For now the iPhone will continue to perform as a backup (SHTF) phone.
I don’t pay much attention to size/weight/durability of my phones. They all live in cases and they all fit in my pocket. I don’t care if one is an ounce or two lighter than the other. I don’t use screen protectors cuz the case protects the screen and I don’t like air bubbles. Having said that there is a noticeable difference between to old Gorilla glass and the new stuff on the Pixel 5. It is thinner (I think) which improves touch responsiveness and I like that. It is very smooth if you keep it clean and that improves the experience.
If I had to pick a weak spot, I’d say it is the speakers (which I use a lot). The bottom speaker (there are two ports but I think only one speaker there) is okay sounding and the volume is comparable to a lot of other phones (almost loud enough). It is the behind the glass speaker where things begin to show the weakness. It can sometimes muddle the sound and volume and tone-wise doesn’t bring much to the party. Frankly, I was expecting a lot more and was excited to try it.
7:07 astrophoto example catch starlink satelite. That is so cool!
Thanks android authoritiy team for this video!😍
Excellent review, nicely done David!
Love the camera part, you nailed it. Hope Google hear it. We need bigger sensor, not as big as the competition right now but big enough to compensate computational fail.
Liked the review here Durvid. For me, this version is Pixel perfect. And I'm fine with the price, considering I've paid much much more for more compromised Pixels in the past.
Its truly amazing that portrait light works even on pictures you find on the web. Smart AI is smart.
Where can i get that sakura wallpaper?
I think you are adorable, David. I love your reviews, photography, and cinematic art. Keep up the awesome work!
Hopefully, Google has worked out the basics for the Pixel 5. Google needed to stop, get the basis right, then build on those before they can move on. They also need to retain what they get right in newer models. It seems like every Pixel phone they made they started completely from scratch each time and forgot what they got right on previous models. The camera and related photography software has been the only features they have improved on.
Google's problem with previous phones that hopefully they solved with this model is that they needed to get the basics right.
People are not satisfied with a device that does not at least meet the basics:
1. a long lasting battery (if the device does not last but a few hours when you need it to last your whole day, then that is a fail no matter how good the screen, the camera, or other features)
2. a good screen (the screen is the most used of the entire device; it is how you interact with the device; you read it and touch it for hours; if it is discolored or crapy you will not want to look at it)
3. security and access (the physical button on the back is more reliable than most in-screen buttons these days; face unlock no longer is a reliable option because most people are required to wear masks now)
4. good wireless connections (Bluetooth and WiFi have to be reliable; connect and stay connected when you need them to)
5. wireless charging is a super bonus to me (I prefer wireless charging because I can just place my phone on a stand or pad and go to sleep instead of getting frustrated trying to find the hole with the plug in the dark)
6. water resistance should be on all phones nowadays
To me, these are the basics Google needed get right, and have failed to get right in the past that upset so many fans.
My favorite design of all time is the Pixel 2 XL, and if I can remember correctly had many complaints about the screen discoloration and worse at certain angles, wireless connection problems with Bluetooth and WiFi, and no wireless charging.
Hopefully Google got it right this time; not gimmicky tricks, just the basics done right.
Also lastly, I know this is NOT the most popular opinion, but I wish the pixel line would adopt the front facing stereo speakers again. I'm still using my 2xl and I still love it. Sadly I'm gonna have to invest in a newer model soon as the security updates are going away after December, or I would just continue to use it as my daily. I don't mind forehead and chin bezels as long as it is needed for speakers for example, but again that's just my opinion on the matter
Does your phone got hot with normal usage (example browsing, paging thorough photos etc). I've had my phone for three days now and I find that it heats up very quickly.
Was he shooting video with the selfie cam when he went up to the car???
Again loving this point of view coming from someone who is really into photography.
I can't understand why with all their software smarts Google haven't been tempted to just use a bigger sensor, more raw data and light surely should only help their computational goodness.
Also love that you pointed out the ISP of the processor, haven't heard anyone else point this out. If the sensor has been about the same and the lens has only improved a little bit then all the real improvements have been the ISP or the special pixel core. If anything this year makes the most sense to have kept that special pixel visual core processor. Cheers for a great vid as always, good analysis not just spec reading like you can get on some channels.
Uniform bezels on all sides. That's the best feature for me actually.
Did you review the speakers ?
Did Google address the self changing wallpaper with Pixel 5?
First off, EXCELLENT review! You covered everything I wanted to know about this phone and did so in a way that was very user friendly. I am going to pick a nit, but this is only constructive criticism...the review was truly very good! The nit: I absolutely understand the need for cue cards/notes when making a video with such a high degree of detail. I'm wondering if you're able to move these notes/cue cards closer to the camera's line of sight so you're not looking so far offline when reviewing your notes? Please don't take this as a complaint -- it did not detract from the content and delivery, but I did notice it, FYI. Looking forward to more excellent videos!!!
This is the best pixel review that I've seen. Every other says it uses a downgraded chip. There are people who use most inferior chips like I've using Kirin 659 from years and people like me upgrading to SD feel whole lot better.
I have a 970 on my mate 10 pro and I bet the 765g would be a huge upgrade to me, even in graphics.
Lmao. My phone has Kirin 659. 500% slower than 730g. Still i had no issues with any speed. I don't understand what's the deal breaker between 700 series and 800 series. It's exaggeration.
Whoa, a Kirin 659. Haven't heard that processor in a long time. Do you have a Honor 7x by chance? While not fast at all I found that phone adequate for my needs.
@@anthonyt425 LoL😂 you're absolutely right
I was using Snapdragon 845 for two years..now switching to SD 730G😂..it's a downgrade. I agree...yet brought for 4a's size
I just want a fully decked out pixel with all the bells and whistles; a full screen (no notch/giant bezel) and a solid battery size. Is that to much to ask for google...
yes it is. Hopefully their pixel 6 is a true flagship
The one UA-camr that will even tell you about the clickyness of the power button! 😂😅 Great job, keep it up!
Gotta get that T A C T I L E F E E D B A C K
would you buy google pixel 5 or sony xperia 5ii? and why
How would you rate the haptics in the pixel 5 vs the smaller 4A?
between this a oneplus 8T which one do you recommed to buy ( i am in a need of a phone, my oneplus 6 died :( )
i have one question, why pixel launcher's "At a glance" do not turn into dark text, even in so white shade wallpapers...🤔
Would have been good to hear about the lack of top speakers and how the sound compares to previous Pixel phones
How's the network speed on the Pixel 5g phones. How's the wifi speed considering it lacks wifi 6, do you miss it?
Do you think the camera features like the cinematic pan locked/active/standard stabilization portrait nightsight and exposure bracketing come to the small pixel 4a ?
If it has Snapdragon 765G, does it automatically mean it supports the enhanced dual band GPS or not necessarily?
What I want is that background image.
Can you do a review concerning the eSIM physical sim function On the Pixel 5
like the background,/wallpaper your own?
thats a great review dude, enjoyed it
Thanks much!
Google is doing well but they need to up their game. A lot of smartphone companies are catching up with their camera 📸 What do you guys think?
Google is doing bad not well, they made a sidegrade to the last generation Pixel 4XL not much of an upgrade.
Thanks for your awesome review, could you please tell me how can O get that wallpaper you using for pixel 5. I got the phone but its not there. thanks again!
In the description!
The speakers on a phone isnt an important factor to consider?
My pixel 5 is stuttering often and sometimes the screen is unresponsive to the touch! Is it just me with this issue?
Hy bro
What u found any problem in display?
Hi... Good presentation... Clarity and Clear review... Google pixel 5 is a valuable phone... All the best
Wallpaper?
Hey when are we getting your review of the OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G?
Should someone with Pixel 3XL upgrade to a Pixel 5?
Didn't the Pixel one also have an Oled screen?
I think you became hotter during covid, love that bearded hair down your forehead look!
And also, a great review on the Pixel5, waiting for mine to arrive soon
A BIGGG... Fan on pixel phones❤️
Unfortunately not available in India 😭.
Hey Dave, very good in depth review. Being a power user the 765processer wouldn't do me. So I'm keeping my 4xl, bigger display, face unlock, squeeze feature, & the 855 flagship processer. But I do like the brandy new design of the five & vastly improved 🔋 power? No downgrade at this point in time!
Honestly the 765 is working perfectly fine for what I do, gaming n it's face battery is great
in this video you said that the pixel 2xl was the first pixel to have an oled display, but the pixel 1 and 1xl had an oled display as well
I'm hot and cold on the pixel 5. The nerd in me wants the mm wave 5g support and the practical person in me wants the metal build and battery and fingerprint sensor. However I wish there was a higher storage tier, a new camera sensor, and more than 3 years of software support. I find myself wondering if I should hold out for next year's pixel, or strike now while there's this great package available
Anyone tell 🙋🏻♂️ me which pixel i choose either pixel 4a or pixel 5 ... which is better my budget only $350 only .. i want more battery soo which battery backup is good pixel 4a or pixel 5
David you really need to upload all your wallpaper and photos
They're absolutely fantastic
On instagram @davidimel! Also the wallpaper is in the description now :)
The software, Google assistant integration, and Google specific features are by far the reasons to get this over any other android phone. But it is hard to look across the aisle at the iPhone 12 with it's high level of video recording capability and not consider it...
If they come out with an iphone running Android instead of iOS I'd buy it
Great content as always, David. Thumbs up! Stay safe always
Thanks Drew!
@@AndroidAuthority your welcome, David and AA! 🔥🥰
I think Google is into something here , I had a 3a and it was a great phone , heard the same about 4a and 5 now. They seem to have found a niche where they can excel.
Pity 5 is not launching in India , I wanted to shift back to Android for my daily driver from iPhone XR , but 4a does not have an IP rating which is quite important for me. Maybe Pixel 6 may launch here
I have the 2xl and I notice that blue shift alot....does the 5 do that?
Thank you so much for this video! Right at the end you spoke of the competition around the Pixel 5 compared to the OnePlus 8T and as a OnePlus user I think I want the new Pixel because of software and I honestly think I'm going to miss my OnePlus lol I wish some features from the Pixel 4 were in the Pixel 5 but hey 🤷🏾♂️
Finally you guys dropped the pixel 5 video
Since Saturday my man!
Do I buy the pixel 5 or is it better to wait for the pixel 6? I'm worried about how the phone is going to age, I would be using it for a good few years so I'm afraid the computational photography just won't be enough and SD 765G might not be the best. I'm predicting the pixel 6 will have better cameras cause it's about time and the processor is def going to be better. So is it worth the wait?
To anyone who's going to recommend other phones, I want a pixel cause I want the pixel software.
7:45 makes me happy, what a beautiful looking person.
The only thing I like about Google phones is the camera, although you can get it to work on other android phones. My first Google phone that I got stopped working just randomly.
Also the last thing I want is more tracking and surveillance from Google.
This is not a criticism of the video. Just my opinion of Google phones in general.
Google's older phones were shit so that doesn't surprise me, but the Google pixel doesn't track you any more or less than any other Android phone does. The operating system is still Google although the operating system is open source and if you want you can install LineageOS, basically an Android installation that is open source and you could look at the source code to see it's not tracking if it makes you feel better.
Does the 4a5G haveThe front speaker under the screen like the 5 does?
@Android Authority , what Smartwatch do you have ?
Fossil Hybrid!
I like that your sweater matches the phone in some shots.
Gotta do it 🙌
did anyone notice a white line on the bottom? it never disappears. so bothering when watching videos or playing games.
Didn't the 1st Pixel use an OLED display?
Ok best review on pixel 5 till now i have watched...... software is awesome
Simply great review....
Is the display in pixel supplied by LG.
They just compared the Pixel 5s camera to the Samsung Notes camera... What's the price difference again?
Can it be rooted?
Any thoughts on losing the 45mm lens that was on the 4? I learned from my camera enthusiast friends that a nifty-50 is the standard to shoot with, so I've used the telephoto lens on my 4 whenever possible. Or does the computational photography make it a non-issue?
Pixels have "Super res zoom" which makes zoom at 2x pretty indistinguishable from an optical lens. You can't do wide without the hardware, so I think this was a good swap.
@@AndroidAuthority I was more curious from a photographer's standpoint, how a 50mm prime lens is the baseline, because it's closest to the human eye. I always used my Pixel 4's telephoto lens because it's 46mm, but maybe computational photography nowadays makes that irrelevant.
Mahn how can I buy pixel 5 in UAE.
I really want to buy this. I tried a lot but I can't get. Suggest me a way to buy pixel 5
Great content on this device.
I hope they price the phones intelligently in the future.
I think most smartphones have unique quality of life features that are specific to them. You just have to decide which ones are important to you when you make your purchases. I have a Pixel 4XL, and the Pixel experience will be similar to the Pixel 5. The experience can be addictive, but so is the One UI experience of my Galaxy Note9. Anyway, I'm not getting the Pixel 5, but I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on them. Kudos. ✌🏿
7:58 should have replied with General kenobi
SHAME
What about speakers?
So the camera is the same as the one in my Pixel 3a? Google must have never heard the saying "Good is the enemy of great."