I really like long term reviews, and it doesn't really even matter the device, these kinds of reviews help understand the problems to look out for and thinking about devices even after novelty wears off
@@RK-um9tu Where there is a lawyer there is a lawsuit. You can please some of the people... Tech goes wrong and you are def an Apple hater to whine about Apple. Samsung and Google have had as many or more issues so start to be pragmatic rather than a hater?
I have had one since January. I have no connection problems, my fingerprint sensor is fast and works when my fingers are a little damp. The 5G is very fast...I agree about the speaker and the little wait on photo processing (but the pictures are great imo)...just saying the problems he had, I think he just got a bad one.
I like 1~2 year later reviews to see how phones stand the test of time of being a daily driver. So I tend to buy older flagships. I just got my battery and back glass replaced on the Pixel 3XL because the battery was so swollen it broke the back glass. No one talks about this :( that being said, I still love my Pixel 3XL to bits. Minimalist and classy design, amazing camera and stock Android. Everything I look for in a phone.
@@SyemurN I'm still using a pixel 3 too normal version. This is my 4th . All previous developed battery issues and this one is going to same. It turns off when charging (still charges though) and randomly shut down now and again. It's still lighting quick though and the best phone I've ever had.
@@theorgazoid4918 wow 4th and you're still loyal to them! As much as I am a fan, I don't think I can stand that much heartaches 😅 but I'll probably just get another model.
I absolutely love my 5. It's gotten even better with software updates too. The speaker while not great has even improved with adaptive sound. Great battery life, great pictures and videos, great screen and hand feel. What's not to love? Well worth the price IMHO.
My pixel was doin the same thing starting last night! Finallly got it to factory reset just a few minutes ago. I love pixels so much but that sucks really bad
Just let it reboot until it fixes itself. After about 20 or more cycles, mine came back without a factory reset. Obviously some update caused this, and very rarely happens.
I love love love the pixel 5. Perfect combo of the right features for me. I thought the price might be a little high for the phone but not outlandishly so. Every reviewer always says go for the pixel 4a 5g as an alternative but you do lose out on some features that are important to me. Namely, the 90hz screen. Great review!
Great to see a review againt of it after its been out for a while and has been tested enough. am still using my Pixel 3 and i dont really have any problems with it, other than the USB-C connecting only works for charging, getting data off it doesnt work. so have been waiting to upgrade. but the pixel 4 had so many things i werent pleased with. and did see Pixel 5 bring it back to the Pixel 3 style more. only minus i have is the speakers hidden on glass, which was also pointed out and you confirmed my fear that it does impact the sound. its a shame they didnt just have a cut out in the screen like on the camera for it. it really adds so much to how enjoyable it is to watch videos on.
Lavant Stambro, that is good to know. I still have the Pixel 2, which was a great phone and still is. The battery however is agi f and definitely not as stong anymore. I am looking to upgrade to the Pixel 5.
Went from the Pixel 3 to the 5, incredible experience. The footprint is almost identical so my muscle memory is quite happy and you get that 0.5 inch bump in screen size. The 90 Hz is a perceptible upgrade from the 3 and I tought it was just marketing lingo at first! The only think I miss is the squeeze to activate the Google Assistant!
I have a pixel 3 (from a 1) and generally will only buy every other gen. However, I pretty much refuse to pay more $500 for a phone, preferably closer to $400. Nexus pricing was right up my alley. So much like when I bought the 3, I'll happily wait until a newer phone is out to get the outgoing one much cheaper. $700 seems like a lot for mostly the same device. I wouldn't miss the squeeze, as I end up triggering more often by mistake when adjusting the volume.
Great review, exactly what I experienced. I think Google went back to the strategy they had with the Nexus line, which was pretty nice! I had 2 Nexus, loved them. Then switched to the pixel 2 and now 5. I prefer the 5 over the 4a just for the waterproof...
Nexus 4 was the best value smartphone ever made at the time. I rocked that thing for 5 years all the way up to the pixel 2/3 generation until it finally died when I slipped and fell into a creek while hiking.
Watching from my Pixel 5. Pretty happy with the phone so far. I don't play games. I wish theyd have a model with a smaller screen because I was really curios about iPhone12mini. Battery is a beast tho.
Damn Eber those sample photos are lit 🔥 Can't wait for Pixel 6 with Google's custom SOC and new camera sensor. That phone will be camera monster for sure 🔥
I'm on the same boat can't decide whether to wait it out for a possibly better pixel 6 (because I'm a google fanboy) or to make the switch to a galaxy s21 ultra, even though I hate the overly sharp camera..
I can't imagine the day I gotta rid myself of the 4XL, the squeeze and Solei sensor are my favorite phone features of all time! I switch songs, play pause on cross country highway drives constantly, and snoozing calls and alarms with it is just so fancy smancy
This is 100% truth no bs . I'm currently trying to sell my iPhone 12 as I'm using the 4a and fell in love with the simplicity of Google's software , and I genuinely think it's camera is better than the 12 lol.
Thanks for the review! I'm a Pixel 2XL user about to get the Pixel 5. After seeing this, though, now I'm on the fence about it. Cons to me: no more squeeze function; lower quality speaker sound; no XL. Pros to me: strong battery life; long-running updates; water protection; Sage Green colour option. Also considering Samsung S21 Ultra but like the Pixel's software. Choices, choices 🤷♂️
I'll probably get a Pixel 5 soon. I'm still using a Pixel 2 and it works great, but its over 3 years old and no more updates for me. Great thoughts thanks for sharing!
I’m in a very similar 🚣♂️ LOL. OG Pixel XL has been my DD since I bought it in 2018 to replace an aging Galaxy Note 5. I love stock Android and ofc the cameras, but having recently upgraded to Android 10 from Pie (yeah, I’m one of those “if the software build ain’t broke, don’t `fix’ it” 😁🤣), battery life has taken a brutal hit, as has RAM management to a lesser degree. These older devices’ specs just aren’t enough IMO to handle the rigors of Android 10, 11, and beyond. I’m also overall leaning toward the Pixel 5, although some of the performance numbers bother me given its cost. Unless one were to view it as purely a “bridge” device to a 2021 or ‘22 flagship, I’m truly a bit skeptical if the midrange Pxl 5 would have anywhere near the longevity of my current Pixel. The Galaxy S20+ and iPhone 11, being priced in roughly the same stratum, complicate the decision, because while having their own drawbacks, I’ve no doubt about their respective performance longevity.
I have owned the pixel 5 since launch and I have never had any kind of issues regarding picking up reception like you said. Great review though thank you.
@@barrypanaretou9124 thanks for the answer man! I'm looking forward to buy one too, i hate huge smartphone and the form factor of the 5 is just perfect
@@TheZanix Ok so if I had to be picky then it's faults are its vibration is good not great. It's notifications when you receive them on a lock screen are not bright and I don't know how to adjust it, it may be improved with updates. But seriously that's about it. We cannot forget it is a mid-range priced phone. Battery life is insanely good. And I also love the size of it no more chunky phones in my pocket.
@@barrypanaretou9124 i see i see. Well thanks man, I often feel the tech reviewers are too picky, i mean it's still a great phone imo. For the vibrations there's not really much that can be done, but the rest can be fixed with updates or even a custom ROM. Maybe I'll wait for a deal on the phone before getting it
I currently own a pixel 4a, and it's the best phone I've had in years. I previously owned the LG V20 some months after it launched, and the lack of optimization and software updates frustrated me. The pixel 4a and 5 is fast and very responsive compared to other phones I've played with. It's simple, minimal, and it really justifies it's price for both phones. I've used my 4a naked since I got it (September 2020) and I've had no ware on the back. not once did my 4a lag or crash on me at the time of this comment. I might sound biased saying all this, but I'm just saying from personal experience, and the nitpicks are next to nothing. All I want out of a phone is good camera quality, consistent updates and optimization, and just social media and meme scrolling. pretty much any phone can do that, but I cannot find a justification for paying a phone higher than 800 bucks, and my pixel 4a is 350. I know the video is focused on the pixel 5, but all I'm saying is that I'm having a great experience on lesser hardware.
I have the Pixel 3 XL and was very disappointed the XL option isn't there for the 5. I purchased the original Pixel XL and upgraded to the 3 XL after 2 years. My plan was to upgrade to the 5 XL this year. Since there is no 5 XL and my 3 XL is running like a champ I will just stick with it. Thanks for the review.
@@musicloveraddictive Not really since they came out with 6 Pro (XL). Glad to see they added the enterprise version back, which is now named the Pro. Looks like they just skipped it for version 5.
I'm about two years late to the party, but I just bought a Google Pixel 4a 5G. And I gotta say, I haven't had it a full day yet, but man.. The setup, data transfer, Camara, and battery life have been absolutely awesome. I should've moved over to the Pixel ecosystem years ago.
I don't use a case and my Pixel 5 looks exactly like it did on Day 1. I've never had any connection issues, especially not a 5-10 minutes lag to switch from Wifi to 5G/LTE. That seems almost unbelievable. The battery is insanely good. So is the camera. I wish the phone was slightly bigger.
Bigger? Interesting. I just ordered this phone. Its been forever since I have had a smaller device. I wanted to try it and see how much diff it felt. What phone are you currently using?
I really like my pixel 5. I found the hardware on my pixel 4 and 3 less than satisfactory - ran into a lot of bugs and the battery life was atrocious. Google fixed the battery issues on found previous devices with the 5, which I'm grateful for. I love the camera on all pixels and this one is no different. Low light photos are great on pixels with night sight. I briefly used a samsung s20 5g and ended up switching back to the pixel line - the bloatware on other Android devices is just too much to hear. 5g Is great when available - I have had issues on Google Fi traveling abroad where I've ultimately turned off the 5g radio and leverage lte etc - the 5g radio seemed to prevent connectivity in mexico. On the whole, the 5 is my favorite pixel since the 2. I've had it for some months and it seems durable. I'm also grateful to return to the fingerprint sensor from face unlock - face unlock made 0 sense in a mask based world. On the whole, I find it to be a delightful phone for the price. Stock Android for the win.
Yes, stock Android trumps whatever front camera resolution or this snapdragon that storage. Plus the consistent minimalist and classy design in the Pixel line and the sweet camera photos. What's not to love!?
Hey Eber, great video. Can you believe I still have and use on a daily basis the Pixel 2 XL and I love it. I haven't upgraded cause I really don't have any issues at all with the Pixel 2 XL. Would you recommend an upgrade to the Pixel 5 or stay with the one I have? Again I am like you I have large hands and I like the XL size. What's your thoughts?
I just bought a Google Pixel 5 after having a Samsung Android system for a few years. Searched this on UA-cam looking for a manual and came across this video. Very detailed and informative. Would I have bought the Pixel 5 after watching this? Yes....even though I've only had it for a day, I've been using Chromebook and Google Chromecast for a few years and everything linked up well, with my Chromebook stuff transferred to my Phone in a jiffy. It's like having a Chromebook with a data plan, instead of depending on a WiFi network.
I live in St. Louis in the suburbs and I have never experienced trouble connecting to cell towers or making calls. I work in a hospital in the lowest level of the building and connect just fine.
@@collageofme7496 Ik you can but I still find myself activating it by accident all the time. After I wrote that comment I realised that I could just turn it off tho so now it won't be a problem
I never use a case, the patina on the back of the phone seems to be coming in nicer than previous Pixel devices. I've had no cell reception issues when switching from wifi to cellular. I have noticed that it takes a few seconds longer for the BT to connect to my car than it did with the Pixel 3.
I always love these long term reviews.... One because there is a much more serious testing going on and if the device is good and I'll be buying it, the price would have decreased too... Nice job Eber..
I like the review more than I like my Pixel 5. This is my third Pixel phone. Work gave me my introduction into the Pixel world. I loved it. Then bought my own Pixel 2 xl. Great phone. As I get older, hearing this phone when it rings, is difficult. That speaker issue has made me willing to leave Pixel for another brand. Thanks for a good review. You make a lot of great points.
I recently got the 4a 5g and I love it. Sometimes I regret not the getting the 5 because of the higher refresh rate and wireless charging. The headphone jack hmmm maybe I can do without since I have a BT DAC. But then I'm reminded of the price of the 5. So I'm good. 😂
I have the pixel 5, not had any of the issues faced here apart from the picture processing times are on the slow side. Only thing I've noticed I have a weird glitch when using whatapp when the keyboard isn't available properly. A single pixel also illumanates top of the screen but only when using whatapp. Definitely a software issue. Apart from this the battery life is solid, hardly charge it and never seem to worry about battery for me this is important and Google definitely nailed it this time
Nice review. I went with the 4a 5G version. It doesn't have wireless charging which I don't care about. But I keep mine in my pocket without a case. Whatever the back of this phone is made of, it seems to wear very well.
I've had a pixel 2 for a few years now and I'm finally upgrading! My Pixel 5 is waiting to be picked up at the post office. Thanks for the review, I'm excited to play with it and compare to my 2 (which is slowly dying)
@@Sharky165 well I mainly love the phone for the software and it's so good that there really isn't much to improve. I really enjoy the screen upgrade and camera upgrade and all of the new Android Software updates. If you're a Google fangirl like me, definitely do it! If you want the best of the best with all the whistles, try something different. It mainly feels like my phone got a facelift and I like it.
I have a Pixel 3 XL still, but I'm thinking of upgrading soon to the 5. The phone def been solid all around except for that keep restarting bug, which is an easy fix. Besides that, the phone has been glorious, no issues at all with anything.
I have a Pixel 2 (non XL) and love the size, the squeeze function, camera, overall everything really. Recently the battery life sucks and it seems constantly bogged down. I enjoy that this appears to be a P2 reincarnated (especially with the fingerprint sensor). Sadly, the lack of neural chip, mid range processor, and other features plus the price makes me want to hold out for the 6. Thank you for such a comprehensive review!
@@mgapps5177 it's on sale for $750 often, I'd wait for that (which I got it for) but either way it's certainly an amazing phone. Also new pixel 6 and 5a are coming out soon, so yeah
I've love mine. I went you pickup my Pixel 2 XL the other day and I felt it was such a big phone and much heavier. I picked up the Dbrand phone case and it feels so solid. I'm on Ottawa and never had issues connecting to cellular networks. Some parts of the city have 5G and did not have issues connecting to the cellular network. The battery life is amazing. I have a hard time trying to kill the battery. I hope the next Pixel will have a new camera sensor. Software can only go so far.
Pixel 2XL user here. Most of the software benefits listed here are Pixel specific features that come with Android 11 - so even “old” 2XL has a lot it. I just can’t fathom paying the money that Google is expecting for the Pixel 5. Honestly, the 5 sounds like a Pixel 4a Plus/Pro. What’s a better proposition at $500?
@@dugusmc please no. I hope they make smaller phones again and offer a XL variant for you guys. There are just no compact phones in the 5.7 to 6.1 inch ratio which is perfect for one handed use
Great video. If I had a pixel 2, I would be upgrading. I skipped the 4 (love the rear fingerprint scanner) and the 5 is a performance side grade plus a little smaller screen than my 3XL. Software is what makes the pixel's so compelling. Hopefully google's new SoC comes out in 2021 and has ML optimizations to enable even more and faster AI work.
Saw this video in youtube recommandation, clicked for the camera part and i was so positivly suprised about your evaluation and your final conclusion that i have to watch the whole video. I wouldn´t buy a Pixel 5 because its old sensor, too. Switched myself from the Pixel 2xl to the Oneplus 8 pro.
I recently bought the pixel 5, upgrading from a OnePlus 6T. I have to agree that this phone, while a great combination of hardware and software with some limitations, is overpriced. If the 4a 5G had a smaller 6" display and more pocket friendly, I definitely would've opted for that.
I jumped from Pixel 2 to Pixel 5. Taking a night sight photo can take A LONG time, especially when compared to my friends' iphone. I used to think that was due to less processing power but now I suspect Google just leaves aperture open longer than Apple. It's just impractical because people think I've finished and they can stop posing but I'm actually still waiting on the camera app 🤦♂️
I recently upgraded from a Pixel 2 to a Pixel 5. I'm glad that they went back to the fingerprint reader. I prefer that to any other unlocking method. What I really miss is the side-squeeze functionality (which I used to bring up the assistant). I used that all the time. Now I struggle to find an efficient way launch the assistant. I prefer to not have to speak. The battery life is definitely great.
Got the 4a5g for 400, it's basically the 5 but with a smidge larger screen and a less robust build. But as long as you're not putting your phone in the same pocket as your keys and maybe using a case, does it really matter?
I'm a proud owner of the Pixel 5 (Baby Yoda Green) since launch. Whilst I agree the price should be lower, I've loved every second with this device. Unique, clean and tough build. Clean, easy to use and clutter free software. Beautiful, fast and colourful display and the performance has been more than adequate for gaming, taking images and streaming content. The biggest surprise for me has been the battery life, feels like I'm almost never charging the device and 18W charger keeps the device cool whilst allowing fairly quick top ups. Can't go wrong! Recommend the Pixel 5 wholeheartedly.
Great review. I took the bait on Google's trade-in offer for my somewhat beat-up pixel 3, so I got the 5 for $650 CAD which is not much more than half of an iphone mini 128, a no brainer. P5 works great and takes great pics, done.
My Pixel 5 comes up with usually 9 hours screen on time. And at some days, when I just stick to it chatting with friends for hours (thanks Corona, I normally meet my friends), I also reached 12,5h screen on time. I guess it works because I don't play any battery intense games, just chatting and reading and some UA-cam. I don't like the standby battery consumption. If I don't use it for a whole day, it would loose like 8-10% of battery in 24h. And I face problems with the fingerprint reader. When my hands/my finger are/is warm, it doesn't recognize it. Overall it was a good choice.
Came from Galaxy S6 stuck with Android 7, now with Pixel 5. Just thinking that I will have 3 years of software upgrades. I am sold. Lol. The battery is great.
I'm in Australia, I got the Pixel 5 for $750 two months ago (that's something like $450 USD, on top of that they sent me a free google max worth $350 here... Nice surprise. Either way I love the phone, battery life is awesome and photo's are amazing.
Had mine for a couple months now. I've owned a few Pixel models and this one is my favorite. Solid pure android experience. I'm only getting 4g service bc Visible but that's ok I guess for $25.
Are the speakers loud enough for voice calls? Or for just hearing it rings when it's in your pocket? Reviewer says he missed some phonecalls (and I also heard the vibration motor is also slightly weaker in the Pixel 5) ...whaddya say?
@@JasonBarrie-A7x Interesting. So, unless you test and compare the pixel 5 by yourself - you just can't know... Problem is..there's no way to test it. That's why I'm on youtube trying to find out what generic youtuber unboxers will never tell you. I was gonna get the pixel 5, but a minimum of speaker [+earpiece/headphones] loudness is important to have. So, I wonder if a pixel 4a will solve that aspect if I go for it instead....
Much agreement! I have the Pixel 2XL and each year (after the 3) I hope they will actually improve the new model but each time they stick with the same components (cheap slow UFS storage, and same camera components as before, for example) or even downgrade things like resolution, speakers, etc. Thank you for the honest review!
I purchased pixel 4a for my mom few months ago and she loves the small form factor and the simple & clean UI & I agree that given the price 4a is a better option that pixel5
@@hanibioud I do not. I'm pretty sure that something internal got knocked loose. Like, off I bang the phone off the counter or whatever, I can get out to turn on, but as soon as it takes even the slightest bump, breaks again. A little red battery flashes on-screen for a split second, then right back off. Regardless of the charge the battery actually had. Quite a bummer. Loved that phone
Cool phone, I definitely consider buying it. I really like Smartphones that aren't overpowered. Because I am not rich, and I don't want to pay for things I don't need. But in this aspect (performance per price) they still have to tweak some tweaks.
I actually switched to a Pixel 5 because I was having reception issues since moving into my new house on the outskirt of town. My work also has me traveling around in about a 100 mile radius of where I live. I've had it now for about a month and my reception is great everywhere I go.
Been looking forward to buying a new phone. I've had the Pixel 2, 64GB for what 2 years now. Love it but there are some speaker issues with it - sound is a bit distorted (may be water drops or moisture got in the port or smth) and friends keep telling me they don't hear me clearly over video calls. Also, have been missing the wide-angle camera feature badly! So, I though - it is time to trade in my Pixel 2 for new phone. And the amount Google offers for my perfectly-working phone - up to $32 :D Soo... yeah, I am sticking with my phone for now after having heard Your review. For $700 ..not persuaded to make the step.
I have one and I'm happy with it. I could get it for 600 USD, which I think is a good price. Battery life is one of the best I had, and I love the UX. Cons for me are the build quality, which looks a bit cheap, and they could have integrated better cameras. It makes the phone feel unfinished
Coming from 2xl, pixel5 is a smidge of an upgrade tbh, except in photo department. But Koodo gave me a great deal ($360Cad), so can't complain hehe. The only downside is the photo processing, especially in nightsight... Take three times longer than my old 2xl did... So the phone needs to be stabilized, or you end up with smudged pictures. I'm sure with a few more updates all the little glitches will be fixed, and it'll perform even better. Astrophotography though... It captures the stars that i can't even see with my 20/20 vision!
@@boban61 i kinda miss mine sometimes haha, but the guy i sold it to for $180 was super happy. Also, resale value is pretty bad on them unfortunately...Phone is half the price of XR but way better.
@@antonlitvinau8142 I just don't want to make a mistake that I make the jump and then feel disappointed because it's turns out to be more of a facelift rather than a real step up. Well, maybe next year.
@@boban61 understanding. i just didn't want to wait longer for the 2xl to get cheaper, and i got a great deal on 5. Hence the switch. Size is definitely more friendly than 2xl, and weight too. And battery life is wow.
FWIW, I don't have any problems with regaining mobile reception after I'm in an elevator or underground. It comes back in seconds. And I get 12-14 hours of screen-on time per charge.
@@earnistse4899 I had the 4A but I took it back after taking a few pictures The phone said it was getting hot 👀 considering that's pretty much The main reason I use my phone I had to go back to my Pixel 2
@@ErickWright I've never had that problem once , I take pictures all the time and video , I play asphalt 9 as well and never once has the phone said it's overheating
I'm using a Pixel 3a XL and love it. I had a Pixel 3 before. I enjoy the cameras and was just interested in hearing what the PIxel 5 had to offer over my current version. I think I will just stay on what I have now until the Pixel 4a 5g comes down in price as a used device on Swappa.
I'm waiting for the courier to deliver mine right now, replacing the Pixel 2 XL. I've always stayed 3-4 years behind the latest phone since I don't need or use the bleeding edge power. It just needs to take great photos, play videos and stream well, have good battery life and not be a PITA to use in any (or too many) ways. One major problem I have on the 2 XL is typing accuracy, but not sure if it's something to do with the screen/keyboard or just fat fingers and skill. It'll be interesting to see what typing is like on the 5.
Had my Pixel 5 since launch. Previously a Pixel 3 user. Minus the fact I got a bad phone initially the experience has been great. Its like I havnt really changed phones and everything is just slightly better which is good because I loved my pixel 3.
I have had my Pixel 5 for a few weeks now. I absolutely love it, and I came from the Pixel 4 XL. I was worried the smaller size would be an issue, and I was fully prepared to return the device. However, it turns out it's smaller size is a benefit. The screen itself really isn't that much smaller when you put them side-by-side, but the phone as a whole is drastically smaller due to decreased bezels. I have no plans to return to my 4XL. In fact, I can't even if I wanted to because my husband is now using it since he shattered his Note 10. Which reminds me. What's the draw to samsung phones? Their software is absolutely trash, and their hardware is fragile as a butterfly's wings. I would NEVER use a Samsung phone.
There might be a problem with your sample. I live on Vancouver Island and have had great reception even outside of town....and that is way lesser signal than Vancouver, let alone Toronto.
I picked up the pixel 5 in germany solely because it was "only" 613 euros AND they had a promotion going so that I also got a pair of bose quiet comfort 35 IIs on top. coming from a pixel 3 xl, two things really annoyed me at the start: the clearly worse haptic motor and the much much worse speakers. the pixel 3 had amazing front facing stereo speakers, which were a pleasure to watch videos with. the speakers on the pixel 5 are no comparison, but I've gotten used to it by now. the worse haptic motor made me turn off the haptic feedback while typing, which was really crisp on the pixel 3, but I can't say that I really miss it that much now that I've gotten used to it. the battery life is simply amazing on this phone and one of the major reasons why I love it so much. the smaller formfactor is awesome aswell, especially since the screen size is almost identical to the pixel 3 xl, just without the bezels. so yeah, for effectively 400 euros I am really happy, I wouldnt spend 700 for it though.
everything said in this video is very critical ,simple, to the point and have a real solid base and reasons. you should be way higher among bigger youtuber reviewers. they talk a lot yet not critical enough. only saying what people can normally read on 1 page of specs
The plastic coating is better than glass, glass breaks easier and it will got scratches. I use the Pixel 5 since october 20 and I think it doesnt feel cheap, just because its not glass. I dont have any problems in germany with the quality during a call. My phone doesnt lag or something because the cpu isnt the fastest. But Android should be more performance friendly. The camera is the best I've ever had, I come from a Huawei P20 Pro. But the Pixel 5 is better in every aspect, videos dont feel laggy, photos are natural. I understand the negative point that google does not install newer hardware. But other manufacturers need the best hardware to be better than the Pixel 5. But they also cost a lot more and that's just to look a bit, but really just a bit better. It is not as if the photos of the Pixel 5 are unusable in comparison to the Galaxy S21, for example. But there are also things that I don't like. Software, yes it is pure Android pleasure. But still, app developers don't manage to create apps that are on par. If you come from the iPhone, you know what I mean. I just don't get it, apps like Instagram are not new. They've been around forever, but they still don't run as well as they do on an iPhone. That's something that definitely needs to be worked on quickly. Then I don't understand why you make hardware worse from one generation to the next. That includes the speakers and the vibration motor. The upper speaker can be arranged in the same way as the lower one. It does not necessarily have to be under the display. The price is also a bit too high. But still, you get a very compact device here. All other devices that are better are also larger. There was a promotion in Germany that included the Bose Quietcomfort II headphones. That was a very good deal. Good review, just wanted to give my opinion. Its saturday, lockdown everywhere, I have nothing to do. :)
Cracking review, good job. Pixel 3 user, will be upgrading sometime in late 2021. I've got my eyes on Oneplus as the 8 Pro looked fantastic. Only things I'd need to jump ship from Google is Oneplus closing the gap in camera quality between them and Apple/Google, and less fear of Chinese companies running up against problems (like Huawei) in the future
I really like long term reviews, and it doesn't really even matter the device, these kinds of reviews help understand the problems to look out for and thinking about devices even after novelty wears off
I like how you think, Let's launch a phone company together.
@@RK-um9tu Where there is a lawyer there is a lawsuit. You can please some of the people...
Tech goes wrong and you are def an Apple hater to whine about Apple. Samsung and Google have had as many or more issues so start to be pragmatic rather than a hater?
I have had one since January. I have no connection problems, my fingerprint sensor is fast and works when my fingers are a little damp. The 5G is very fast...I agree about the speaker and the little wait on photo processing (but the pictures are great imo)...just saying the problems he had, I think he just got a bad one.
I really like these 90 days later reviews. It's the right amount of time to give yourself to review a phone.
Yep. Better than the 'so I've had my sim card in for a whole hour now' and here's my honest review
I like 1~2 year later reviews to see how phones stand the test of time of being a daily driver. So I tend to buy older flagships. I just got my battery and back glass replaced on the Pixel 3XL because the battery was so swollen it broke the back glass. No one talks about this :( that being said, I still love my Pixel 3XL to bits. Minimalist and classy design, amazing camera and stock Android. Everything I look for in a phone.
@@SyemurN that is fair enough too..I'm running with a Note 9. Still runs great and is more than I need.
@@SyemurN I'm still using a pixel 3 too normal version. This is my 4th . All previous developed battery issues and this one is going to same. It turns off when charging (still charges though) and randomly shut down now and again. It's still lighting quick though and the best phone I've ever had.
@@theorgazoid4918 wow 4th and you're still loyal to them! As much as I am a fan, I don't think I can stand that much heartaches 😅 but I'll probably just get another model.
really didn't think you would make a 3 months review of this, but that's exactly what I want... Thanks
The video production and the way it's edited is top notch. Great job!
I absolutely love my 5. It's gotten even better with software updates too. The speaker while not great has even improved with adaptive sound. Great battery life, great pictures and videos, great screen and hand feel. What's not to love? Well worth the price IMHO.
What about signal?
My Google Pixel 3 is stuck on a bootloop. I think it's time for me to get this phone upgrade. Thank you for the review.
My pixel was doin the same thing starting last night! Finallly got it to factory reset just a few minutes ago. I love pixels so much but that sucks really bad
@@MostlyRecognized How did you fix the bootloop? My friend was complaining about it yesterday..
@@dunhill919 hold down power and volume down until bootloader menu comes up, then use volume up to cycle menu options to factory reset
Just let it reboot until it fixes itself. After about 20 or more cycles, mine came back without a factory reset. Obviously some update caused this, and very rarely happens.
Hey same thing here: Pixel 3 bootloop today... This is starting to feel synchronized haha
I have had this thing for a few months and absolutely love it! It's so fast for a 756G, Stock android ftw, great camera, great batttery life.
@Andreas Kruder ?
It's 765G
@Andreas Kruder insecure? You're joking
I love love love the pixel 5. Perfect combo of the right features for me. I thought the price might be a little high for the phone but not outlandishly so. Every reviewer always says go for the pixel 4a 5g as an alternative but you do lose out on some features that are important to me. Namely, the 90hz screen. Great review!
This review is greatly appreciated, it stand out from all the other reviews I watched about this phone
Those images he was showing as a sample could have been a fully fledged image stock. It's perfect shot!
@Seamus O'Dork what's you ponit🤤
teach me your ways, Eber, teach me your ways! but seriously, fantastic video brother, fantastic!
Thanks man!
@@eber.antony lol
Did you know? Fun facts everyday! Facts you do not know.
You are by farThe best of the best reviewers I watched pretty much all the videos having to do with the Pixle 5 and 5A.
Great to see a review againt of it after its been out for a while and has been tested enough.
am still using my Pixel 3 and i dont really have any problems with it, other than the USB-C connecting only works for charging, getting data off it doesnt work. so have been waiting to upgrade. but the pixel 4 had so many things i werent pleased with. and did see Pixel 5 bring it back to the Pixel 3 style more.
only minus i have is the speakers hidden on glass, which was also pointed out and you confirmed my fear that it does impact the sound. its a shame they didnt just have a cut out in the screen like on the camera for it. it really adds so much to how enjoyable it is to watch videos on.
Eber is killing it with the intros here! Really loving to watch.
Just want to know your video equipment budget because you kill it man. Right up there with MKBHD
I'm in Toronto, with a Pixel since black friday. I spend alot of time in my basement theatre room.
Haven't had a single carrier issue, so far
In how much price you bought it on black friday?
@@hemupatel498 $550 with Bestbuy . Had promo through my bank for Black Friday gift cards
@@chrisazorreally thanks for info.
Had the pixel 5 for 3 months, it's a brilliant phone, worth every cent 👌
Why did you switch? if you don't mind me asking
@@eduardoandresserrato6189 I can tell you why I switched. The reason: Samsung Galaxy J3 2016
It's not worth it for 700 bucks🤦🏽♂️
@@SirLancelotS If you only buy a phone for specs then yes.
How about the photo editing is it as good as the iPhone
Coming from a Pixel 3XL I can easily say I have no regrets getting the Pixel 5! I have none of the issues mentioned in the video.
I have an iPhone 6s Plus and was thinking of getting the pixel 5 sometime in a few months! Good to see that you like it
@@PickletangOW definitely get the Pixel 5. You'll love it!
Here I am, watching these videos from my Pixel 3XL, waiting for my P5 to arrive. So excited!
Lavant Stambro, that is good to know. I still have the Pixel 2, which was a great phone and still is. The battery however is agi f and definitely not as stong anymore. I am looking to upgrade to the Pixel 5.
Hey thanks @Lavant! I have a Pixel 3 xl as well and I'm getting the 5, is it slower than the 3 at all? How do you feel about it now?
Went from the Pixel 3 to the 5, incredible experience. The footprint is almost identical so my muscle memory is quite happy and you get that 0.5 inch bump in screen size. The 90 Hz is a perceptible upgrade from the 3 and I tought it was just marketing lingo at first! The only think I miss is the squeeze to activate the Google Assistant!
I have a pixel 3 (from a 1) and generally will only buy every other gen. However, I pretty much refuse to pay more $500 for a phone, preferably closer to $400. Nexus pricing was right up my alley. So much like when I bought the 3, I'll happily wait until a newer phone is out to get the outgoing one much cheaper. $700 seems like a lot for mostly the same device. I wouldn't miss the squeeze, as I end up triggering more often by mistake when adjusting the volume.
Great video. You hit all the right pros and cons. Would've been great to suggest alternates in that price range like you said
Great review, exactly what I experienced. I think Google went back to the strategy they had with the Nexus line, which was pretty nice! I had 2 Nexus, loved them. Then switched to the pixel 2 and now 5. I prefer the 5 over the 4a just for the waterproof...
I used The Nexus 5....and I loved It
Nexus 4 was the best value smartphone ever made at the time. I rocked that thing for 5 years all the way up to the pixel 2/3 generation until it finally died when I slipped and fell into a creek while hiking.
I loved my Nexus 6P until it bootlooped on me :( I was heartbroken but it didn't stop e from getting a Pixel. Using pixel 3XL now.
pay double the price just for water resistant?
Watching from my Pixel 5.
Pretty happy with the phone so far. I don't play games. I wish theyd have a model with a smaller screen because I was really curios about iPhone12mini.
Battery is a beast tho.
Pure Android really deserves a mini phone... Like the iPhone 12 mini... 😔
What about a quality of speakers during call?
All those photos were stunning, just stunning. Not only the quality, the framing of those photos. Oh my god. U r a great great photographer. My goddd
Damn Eber those sample photos are lit 🔥 Can't wait for Pixel 6 with Google's custom SOC and new camera sensor. That phone will be camera monster for sure 🔥
Fire emojis next to "pixel 6" didn't age well. The pixel 6 series is an Exynos overheating piece of shit
Thank you! I have a 3XL, and have been trying to decide if I should get a 5. This is a great, honest review. I'm sticking with my 3XL.
I'm on the same boat can't decide whether to wait it out for a possibly better pixel 6 (because I'm a google fanboy) or to make the switch to a galaxy s21 ultra, even though I hate the overly sharp camera..
@@HeRiTiCs1 wait for the pixel 6. Its going to be phenomenal!
@@HeRiTiCs1 comparing the s21 ultra with pixel 5 isnt really apples to apples tho
same goes for me..im sticking with my pixel 2 xl
I can't imagine the day I gotta rid myself of the 4XL, the squeeze and Solei sensor are my favorite phone features of all time! I switch songs, play pause on cross country highway drives constantly, and snoozing calls and alarms with it is just so fancy smancy
I love my 4a and I'm no fanboy of any manufacturer. The more I use it, the more I prefer it over my iPhone XR.
This is 100% truth no bs . I'm currently trying to sell my iPhone 12 as I'm using the 4a and fell in love with the simplicity of Google's software , and I genuinely think it's camera is better than the 12 lol.
@@edfiridosa I love the Google software it is way better than iOS
4a is an outstanding value for money phone
Thanks for the review! I'm a Pixel 2XL user about to get the Pixel 5. After seeing this, though, now I'm on the fence about it. Cons to me: no more squeeze function; lower quality speaker sound; no XL. Pros to me: strong battery life; long-running updates; water protection; Sage Green colour option. Also considering Samsung S21 Ultra but like the Pixel's software. Choices, choices 🤷♂️
I'll probably get a Pixel 5 soon. I'm still using a Pixel 2 and it works great, but its over 3 years old and no more updates for me. Great thoughts thanks for sharing!
I’m in a very similar 🚣♂️ LOL. OG Pixel XL has been my DD since I bought it in 2018 to replace an aging Galaxy Note 5.
I love stock Android and ofc the cameras, but having recently upgraded to Android 10 from Pie (yeah, I’m one of those “if the software build ain’t broke, don’t `fix’ it” 😁🤣), battery life has taken a brutal hit, as has RAM management to a lesser degree. These older devices’ specs just aren’t enough IMO to handle the rigors of Android 10, 11, and beyond.
I’m also overall leaning toward the Pixel 5, although some of the performance numbers bother me given its cost. Unless one were to view it as purely a “bridge” device to a 2021 or ‘22 flagship, I’m truly a bit skeptical if the midrange Pxl 5 would have anywhere near the longevity of my current Pixel.
The Galaxy S20+ and iPhone 11, being priced in roughly the same stratum, complicate the decision, because while having their own drawbacks, I’ve no doubt about their respective performance longevity.
I have owned the pixel 5 since launch and I have never had any kind of issues regarding picking up reception like you said.
Great review though thank you.
How about call quality? Is it really that bad as people say?
@@TheZanix Absolutely not! Like I said I have owned this pixel 5 from the beginning and I couldn't be more happy.
@@barrypanaretou9124 thanks for the answer man!
I'm looking forward to buy one too, i hate huge smartphone and the form factor of the 5 is just perfect
@@TheZanix Ok so if I had to be picky then it's faults are its vibration is good not great. It's notifications when you receive them on a lock screen are not bright and I don't know how to adjust it, it may be improved with updates. But seriously that's about it. We cannot forget it is a mid-range priced phone. Battery life is insanely good. And I also love the size of it no more chunky phones in my pocket.
@@barrypanaretou9124 i see i see.
Well thanks man, I often feel the tech reviewers are too picky, i mean it's still a great phone imo. For the vibrations there's not really much that can be done, but the rest can be fixed with updates or even a custom ROM. Maybe I'll wait for a deal on the phone before getting it
I currently own a pixel 4a, and it's the best phone I've had in years. I previously owned the LG V20 some months after it launched, and the lack of optimization and software updates frustrated me. The pixel 4a and 5 is fast and very responsive compared to other phones I've played with. It's simple, minimal, and it really justifies it's price for both phones. I've used my 4a naked since I got it (September 2020) and I've had no ware on the back. not once did my 4a lag or crash on me at the time of this comment. I might sound biased saying all this, but I'm just saying from personal experience, and the nitpicks are next to nothing. All I want out of a phone is good camera quality, consistent updates and optimization, and just social media and meme scrolling. pretty much any phone can do that, but I cannot find a justification for paying a phone higher than 800 bucks, and my pixel 4a is 350. I know the video is focused on the pixel 5, but all I'm saying is that I'm having a great experience on lesser hardware.
Thank you for your amazing opinion bro
I have the Pixel 3 XL and was very disappointed the XL option isn't there for the 5. I purchased the original Pixel XL and upgraded to the 3 XL after 2 years. My plan was to upgrade to the 5 XL this year. Since there is no 5 XL and my 3 XL is running like a champ I will just stick with it. Thanks for the review.
Your Wishes Are XL
@@musicloveraddictive Not really since they came out with 6 Pro (XL). Glad to see they added the enterprise version back, which is now named the Pro. Looks like they just skipped it for version 5.
I'm about two years late to the party, but I just bought a Google Pixel 4a 5G. And I gotta say, I haven't had it a full day yet, but man.. The setup, data transfer, Camara, and battery life have been absolutely awesome. I should've moved over to the Pixel ecosystem years ago.
At the start of this I expected, "Hello darkness my old friend...."
I don't use a case and my Pixel 5 looks exactly like it did on Day 1. I've never had any connection issues, especially not a 5-10 minutes lag to switch from Wifi to 5G/LTE. That seems almost unbelievable. The battery is insanely good. So is the camera. I wish the phone was slightly bigger.
Bigger? Interesting. I just ordered this phone. Its been forever since I have had a smaller device. I wanted to try it and see how much diff it felt. What phone are you currently using?
I really like my pixel 5. I found the hardware on my pixel 4 and 3 less than satisfactory - ran into a lot of bugs and the battery life was atrocious. Google fixed the battery issues on found previous devices with the 5, which I'm grateful for. I love the camera on all pixels and this one is no different. Low light photos are great on pixels with night sight. I briefly used a samsung s20 5g and ended up switching back to the pixel line - the bloatware on other Android devices is just too much to hear. 5g Is great when available - I have had issues on Google Fi traveling abroad where I've ultimately turned off the 5g radio and leverage lte etc - the 5g radio seemed to prevent connectivity in mexico. On the whole, the 5 is my favorite pixel since the 2. I've had it for some months and it seems durable. I'm also grateful to return to the fingerprint sensor from face unlock - face unlock made 0 sense in a mask based world. On the whole, I find it to be a delightful phone for the price. Stock Android for the win.
Yes, stock Android trumps whatever front camera resolution or this snapdragon that storage. Plus the consistent minimalist and classy design in the Pixel line and the sweet camera photos. What's not to love!?
Hey Eber, great video. Can you believe I still have and use on a daily basis the Pixel 2 XL and I love it. I haven't upgraded cause I really don't have any issues at all with the Pixel 2 XL. Would you recommend an upgrade to the Pixel 5 or stay with the one I have? Again I am like you I have large hands and I like the XL size. What's your thoughts?
And please continue doing long term reviews. Other channels almost never do. Excellent video!
I just bought a Google Pixel 5 after having a Samsung Android system for a few years. Searched this on UA-cam looking for a manual and came across this video. Very detailed and informative. Would I have bought the Pixel 5 after watching this? Yes....even though I've only had it for a day, I've been using Chromebook and Google Chromecast for a few years and everything linked up well, with my Chromebook stuff transferred to my Phone in a jiffy. It's like having a Chromebook with a data plan, instead of depending on a WiFi network.
I ordered mine yesterday Im glad its available again
I live in St. Louis in the suburbs and I have never experienced trouble connecting to cell towers or making calls. I work in a hospital in the lowest level of the building and connect just fine.
Thanks, just ordered one, watched the review and freaked out a little
Thanks for making long term reviews. I think they are more important than the initial reviews.
Instead of using the squeeze to summon Google assistant, I control my smarthome devices from the power-off screen. A handy software feature!
Idk what HTC where thinking when they made the squeeze feature I have a pixel 3a and I'm always accidentally activating it
@@willscruton2631 you can change the sensitivity of it so you don't accidentally activate it.
@@collageofme7496 Ik you can but I still find myself activating it by accident all the time. After I wrote that comment I realised that I could just turn it off tho so now it won't be a problem
I went for the 4a 5g got it on sale for $409 and im satisfied.
4A 5G has the best battery life
Wow. On sale @ at price. Where from?
You are lucky to have it. Here in India its not available
Eh. Screen gets hot to fast. When it warms up the bottom 1/8-1/4" becomes unresponsive. Pretty frustrating.
How can you carry this huge 6.5" phone in your pocket, man? Isn't it a hassle? Also to operate it with a single hand?
Pixel 5 makes little sense when it's priced at about ~$900 in my country.
Noone else mentions call/eaepiece quality, or bad, gsm sensitivity in their reviews. Thank you for your objectivity!
I never use a case, the patina on the back of the phone seems to be coming in nicer than previous Pixel devices.
I've had no cell reception issues when switching from wifi to cellular. I have noticed that it takes a few seconds longer for the BT to connect to my car than it did with the Pixel 3.
I always love these long term reviews.... One because there is a much more serious testing going on and if the device is good and I'll be buying it, the price would have decreased too...
Nice job Eber..
I like the review more than I like my Pixel 5. This is my third Pixel phone. Work gave me my introduction into the Pixel world. I loved it. Then bought my own Pixel 2 xl. Great phone. As I get older, hearing this phone when it rings, is difficult. That speaker issue has made me willing to leave Pixel for another brand.
Thanks for a good review. You make a lot of great points.
I recently got the 4a 5g and I love it. Sometimes I regret not the getting the 5 because of the higher refresh rate and wireless charging. The headphone jack hmmm maybe I can do without since I have a BT DAC. But then I'm reminded of the price of the 5. So I'm good. 😂
I have the pixel 5, not had any of the issues faced here apart from the picture processing times are on the slow side. Only thing I've noticed I have a weird glitch when using whatapp when the keyboard isn't available properly. A single pixel also illumanates top of the screen but only when using whatapp. Definitely a software issue. Apart from this the battery life is solid, hardly charge it and never seem to worry about battery for me this is important and Google definitely nailed it this time
the quality of this video and this review is top class. congrats.
Nice review. I went with the 4a 5G version. It doesn't have wireless charging which I don't care about. But I keep mine in my pocket without a case. Whatever the back of this phone is made of, it seems to wear very well.
I've had a pixel 2 for a few years now and I'm finally upgrading! My Pixel 5 is waiting to be picked up at the post office. Thanks for the review, I'm excited to play with it and compare to my 2 (which is slowly dying)
How are you liking it so far ? I’m on OG Pixel XL and very much need to upgrade soon, but I’m still a bit on the fence regarding the Pxl 5...🤔
@@Sharky165 well I mainly love the phone for the software and it's so good that there really isn't much to improve. I really enjoy the screen upgrade and camera upgrade and all of the new Android Software updates. If you're a Google fangirl like me, definitely do it! If you want the best of the best with all the whistles, try something different. It mainly feels like my phone got a facelift and I like it.
I have a Pixel 3 XL still, but I'm thinking of upgrading soon to the 5. The phone def been solid all around except for that keep restarting bug, which is an easy fix. Besides that, the phone has been glorious, no issues at all with anything.
I have a Pixel 2 (non XL) and love the size, the squeeze function, camera, overall everything really. Recently the battery life sucks and it seems constantly bogged down. I enjoy that this appears to be a P2 reincarnated (especially with the fingerprint sensor). Sadly, the lack of neural chip, mid range processor, and other features plus the price makes me want to hold out for the 6. Thank you for such a comprehensive review!
I have a Pixel 5 here in Australia and don't experience any of the reception issues you mention.
I donno why bt my pixel 5 front camera never focuses properly on people's faces. Could you check that and give me a reply
@@joshuvaantonio No issues for me, do you have a screen protector? And is it covering the sensor?
If not might be faulty.
With recent updates,has it become even better in your opinion, stereo speakers,camera etc? Is it worth $999 as JB hi-fi have it currently?
@@mgapps5177 it's on sale for $750 often, I'd wait for that (which I got it for) but either way it's certainly an amazing phone.
Also new pixel 6 and 5a are coming out soon, so yeah
@@apb1441 $740 in Australia,I only see $799. When it first came out here it was $649 JB hi-fi but now sits at $799
Love my pixel 5. One of the best phones I've ever had.
I've love mine. I went you pickup my Pixel 2 XL the other day and I felt it was such a big phone and much heavier. I picked up the Dbrand phone case and it feels so solid. I'm on Ottawa and never had issues connecting to cellular networks. Some parts of the city have 5G and did not have issues connecting to the cellular network. The battery life is amazing. I have a hard time trying to kill the battery. I hope the next Pixel will have a new camera sensor. Software can only go so far.
Pixel 2XL user here. Most of the software benefits listed here are Pixel specific features that come with Android 11 - so even “old” 2XL has a lot it. I just can’t fathom paying the money that Google is expecting for the Pixel 5. Honestly, the 5 sounds like a Pixel 4a Plus/Pro. What’s a better proposition at $500?
As a Pixel 5 Owner, I do wish Google made the Pixel screen a little bigger. Maybe 6.2 or 6.3. Otherwise love the phone.
Fuck that
Me too.
@@dugusmc please no. I hope they make smaller phones again and offer a XL variant for you guys. There are just no compact phones in the 5.7 to 6.1 inch ratio which is perfect for one handed use
I got a pixel 4XL a couple of months before the 5 was released. I love it!
Great video.
If I had a pixel 2, I would be upgrading.
I skipped the 4 (love the rear fingerprint scanner) and the 5 is a performance side grade plus a little smaller screen than my 3XL.
Software is what makes the pixel's so compelling. Hopefully google's new SoC comes out in 2021 and has ML optimizations to enable even more and faster AI work.
Quite funny I saw this comment , I just upgraded from the 2 to the 5 and it's fantastic so far
@@Evamick it’s a great phone, especially for the money. The camera holds its own very well still and it seems the 6 has some growing pains still
@@jolness1 yeah that's what I've heard
I'm really glad I switched over!
Saw this video in youtube recommandation, clicked for the camera part and i was so positivly suprised about your evaluation and your final conclusion that i have to watch the whole video.
I wouldn´t buy a Pixel 5 because its old sensor, too. Switched myself from the Pixel 2xl to the Oneplus 8 pro.
I recently bought the pixel 5, upgrading from a OnePlus 6T. I have to agree that this phone, while a great combination of hardware and software with some limitations, is overpriced. If the 4a 5G had a smaller 6" display and more pocket friendly, I definitely would've opted for that.
I jumped from Pixel 2 to Pixel 5. Taking a night sight photo can take A LONG time, especially when compared to my friends' iphone. I used to think that was due to less processing power but now I suspect Google just leaves aperture open longer than Apple. It's just impractical because people think I've finished and they can stop posing but I'm actually still waiting on the camera app 🤦♂️
I recently upgraded from a Pixel 2 to a Pixel 5. I'm glad that they went back to the fingerprint reader. I prefer that to any other unlocking method. What I really miss is the side-squeeze functionality (which I used to bring up the assistant). I used that all the time. Now I struggle to find an efficient way launch the assistant. I prefer to not have to speak. The battery life is definitely great.
You can swipe up from either bottom corner and the Assistant will appear.
I’m not interested in this phone at all, but here I am watching the entire video lol good job guys.
Also, that phone should’ve been released at $500.
Actually, I got it because I was able to get it for $500 on Black Friday. I feel like it's great value at that price.
Got the 4a5g for 400, it's basically the 5 but with a smidge larger screen and a less robust build. But as long as you're not putting your phone in the same pocket as your keys and maybe using a case, does it really matter?
I'm a proud owner of the Pixel 5 (Baby Yoda Green) since launch. Whilst I agree the price should be lower, I've loved every second with this device. Unique, clean and tough build. Clean, easy to use and clutter free software. Beautiful, fast and colourful display and the performance has been more than adequate for gaming, taking images and streaming content. The biggest surprise for me has been the battery life, feels like I'm almost never charging the device and 18W charger keeps the device cool whilst allowing fairly quick top ups. Can't go wrong! Recommend the Pixel 5 wholeheartedly.
yep. Aside from the price...This is great phone!
"baby yoda green" Haha so accurate
Great review. I took the bait on Google's trade-in offer for my somewhat beat-up pixel 3, so I got the 5 for $650 CAD which is not much more than half of an iphone mini 128, a no brainer. P5 works great and takes great pics, done.
My Pixel 5 comes up with usually 9 hours screen on time. And at some days, when I just stick to it chatting with friends for hours (thanks Corona, I normally meet my friends), I also reached 12,5h screen on time. I guess it works because I don't play any battery intense games, just chatting and reading and some UA-cam.
I don't like the standby battery consumption. If I don't use it for a whole day, it would loose like 8-10% of battery in 24h.
And I face problems with the fingerprint reader. When my hands/my finger are/is warm, it doesn't recognize it.
Overall it was a good choice.
Came from Galaxy S6 stuck with Android 7, now with Pixel 5. Just thinking that I will have 3 years of software upgrades. I am sold. Lol. The battery is great.
I'm in Australia, I got the Pixel 5 for $750 two months ago (that's something like $450 USD, on top of that they sent me a free google max worth $350 here... Nice surprise. Either way I love the phone, battery life is awesome and photo's are amazing.
@ Will White- where did you get it from?
I think mentioning the software in more detail will set the difference. astrology photos, assistant waiting on hold for you, spam blocking.
Had mine for a couple months now. I've owned a few Pixel models and this one is my favorite. Solid pure android experience. I'm only getting 4g service bc Visible but that's ok I guess for $25.
Are the speakers loud enough for voice calls? Or for just hearing it rings when it's in your pocket? Reviewer says he missed some phonecalls (and I also heard the vibration motor is also slightly weaker in the Pixel 5) ...whaddya say?
Zero complaints there
@@JasonBarrie-A7x Interesting. So, unless you test and compare the pixel 5 by yourself - you just can't know...
Problem is..there's no way to test it. That's why I'm on youtube trying to find out what generic youtuber unboxers will never tell you.
I was gonna get the pixel 5, but a minimum of speaker [+earpiece/headphones] loudness is important to have. So, I wonder if a pixel 4a will solve that aspect if I go for it instead....
Much agreement! I have the Pixel 2XL and each year (after the 3) I hope they will actually improve the new model but each time they stick with the same components (cheap slow UFS storage, and same camera components as before, for example) or even downgrade things like resolution, speakers, etc. Thank you for the honest review!
Same here. The 2XL is still just too good to drop. Waiting for the 6.
I purchased pixel 4a for my mom few months ago and she loves the small form factor and the simple & clean UI & I agree that given the price 4a is a better option that pixel5
I'm still using the 4 XL. And pretty happy with it.
I was too. Then it fell off of a barstool and, it's broken. Won't turn on. Sad
@@fd2blk78 Oh really! Do you have the bootloader unlocked?
@@hanibioud I do not. I'm pretty sure that something internal got knocked loose. Like, off I bang the phone off the counter or whatever, I can get out to turn on, but as soon as it takes even the slightest bump, breaks again. A little red battery flashes on-screen for a split second, then right back off. Regardless of the charge the battery actually had. Quite a bummer. Loved that phone
Sorry for you!
Cool phone, I definitely consider buying it. I really like Smartphones that aren't overpowered. Because I am not rich, and I don't want to pay for things I don't need. But in this aspect (performance per price) they still have to tweak some tweaks.
If you are like that then why not go fur Chinese OEM
I actually switched to a Pixel 5 because I was having reception issues since moving into my new house on the outskirt of town. My work also has me traveling around in about a 100 mile radius of where I live. I've had it now for about a month and my reception is great everywhere I go.
Been looking forward to buying a new phone. I've had the Pixel 2, 64GB for what 2 years now. Love it but there are some speaker issues with it - sound is a bit distorted (may be water drops or moisture got in the port or smth) and friends keep telling me they don't hear me clearly over video calls. Also, have been missing the wide-angle camera feature badly! So, I though - it is time to trade in my Pixel 2 for new phone. And the amount Google offers for my perfectly-working phone - up to $32 :D Soo... yeah, I am sticking with my phone for now after having heard Your review. For $700 ..not persuaded to make the step.
Beautifully shot video, and very informative!
What wristwatch are you wearing here?
amazing video. you put a lot of effort into making this video, fantastic video brother
I have one and I'm happy with it. I could get it for 600 USD, which I think is a good price. Battery life is one of the best I had, and I love the UX. Cons for me are the build quality, which looks a bit cheap, and they could have integrated better cameras. It makes the phone feel unfinished
Coming from 2xl, pixel5 is a smidge of an upgrade tbh, except in photo department. But Koodo gave me a great deal ($360Cad), so can't complain hehe. The only downside is the photo processing, especially in nightsight... Take three times longer than my old 2xl did... So the phone needs to be stabilized, or you end up with smudged pictures. I'm sure with a few more updates all the little glitches will be fixed, and it'll perform even better. Astrophotography though... It captures the stars that i can't even see with my 20/20 vision!
This is why I am still sticking with my 2XL. It’s still that good.
@@boban61 i kinda miss mine sometimes haha, but the guy i sold it to for $180 was super happy. Also, resale value is pretty bad on them unfortunately...Phone is half the price of XR but way better.
@@antonlitvinau8142 I just don't want to make a mistake that I make the jump and then feel disappointed because it's turns out to be more of a facelift rather than a real step up. Well, maybe next year.
@@boban61 understanding. i just didn't want to wait longer for the 2xl to get cheaper, and i got a great deal on 5. Hence the switch. Size is definitely more friendly than 2xl, and weight too. And battery life is wow.
FWIW, I don't have any problems with regaining mobile reception after I'm in an elevator or underground. It comes back in seconds. And I get 12-14 hours of screen-on time per charge.
Do you use AOD and 5G? Bluetooth, LTE etc always on? I have a pixel 5 and don't get close to those battery numbers (around 5 hours of SOT)
I was ready to upgrade my Pixel 2 last year and when they announced the 5 I figured I could wait another year for the Pixel 6...
The 4a is the one I use , it's absolutely killer for 349 , the 5 is just a slightly scaled up version of the 4a and not worth double the price
@@earnistse4899 I had the 4A but I took it back after taking a few pictures The phone said it was getting hot 👀 considering that's pretty much The main reason I use my phone I had to go back to my Pixel 2
@@ErickWright I've never had that problem once , I take pictures all the time and video , I play asphalt 9 as well and never once has the phone said it's overheating
@@earnistse4899 maybe I had a bad one that happened on day 1 after just a few test Vidoe and pics
@@ErickWright I would say so , I'm writing this comment on the 4a , I absolutely love this phone , currently trying to sell my iPhone 12
I'm using a Pixel 3a XL and love it. I had a Pixel 3 before. I enjoy the cameras and was just interested in hearing what the PIxel 5 had to offer over my current version. I think I will just stay on what I have now until the Pixel 4a 5g comes down in price as a used device on Swappa.
I absolutely love my Pixel 5. Is it perfect? No, but it is the most fun phone I've ever owned. I can't wait to see what the Pixel 6 will be like.
Agree with every word!
I'm waiting for the courier to deliver mine right now, replacing the Pixel 2 XL. I've always stayed 3-4 years behind the latest phone since I don't need or use the bleeding edge power. It just needs to take great photos, play videos and stream well, have good battery life and not be a PITA to use in any (or too many) ways. One major problem I have on the 2 XL is typing accuracy, but not sure if it's something to do with the screen/keyboard or just fat fingers and skill. It'll be interesting to see what typing is like on the 5.
Finally a truly honest review, I am purswaded to go pixel 4a 5g, if I decide on pixel over the S20-FE-5G. Thanks...
i love my pixel 5. been using it a month. love the battery life and the clean os. its a simple phone
I've been disappointed with the battery life. Can't even last a full day of heavy use. I get like 4 hours SOT with 12 hours off the charger.
You are literally the best camera man
Had my Pixel 5 since launch. Previously a Pixel 3 user. Minus the fact I got a bad phone initially the experience has been great. Its like I havnt really changed phones and everything is just slightly better which is good because I loved my pixel 3.
Thanks for an honest review... seriously was confused on whether to go for 1+ or pixel5!!....ur video cleared it
I have had my Pixel 5 for a few weeks now. I absolutely love it, and I came from the Pixel 4 XL. I was worried the smaller size would be an issue, and I was fully prepared to return the device. However, it turns out it's smaller size is a benefit. The screen itself really isn't that much smaller when you put them side-by-side, but the phone as a whole is drastically smaller due to decreased bezels. I have no plans to return to my 4XL. In fact, I can't even if I wanted to because my husband is now using it since he shattered his Note 10.
Which reminds me. What's the draw to samsung phones? Their software is absolutely trash, and their hardware is fragile as a butterfly's wings. I would NEVER use a Samsung phone.
There might be a problem with your sample. I live on Vancouver Island and have had great reception even outside of town....and that is way lesser signal than Vancouver, let alone Toronto.
I picked up the pixel 5 in germany solely because it was "only" 613 euros AND they had a promotion going so that I also got a pair of bose quiet comfort 35 IIs on top. coming from a pixel 3 xl, two things really annoyed me at the start: the clearly worse haptic motor and the much much worse speakers. the pixel 3 had amazing front facing stereo speakers, which were a pleasure to watch videos with. the speakers on the pixel 5 are no comparison, but I've gotten used to it by now. the worse haptic motor made me turn off the haptic feedback while typing, which was really crisp on the pixel 3, but I can't say that I really miss it that much now that I've gotten used to it.
the battery life is simply amazing on this phone and one of the major reasons why I love it so much. the smaller formfactor is awesome aswell, especially since the screen size is almost identical to the pixel 3 xl, just without the bezels.
so yeah, for effectively 400 euros I am really happy, I wouldnt spend 700 for it though.
everything said in this video is very critical ,simple, to the point and have a real solid base and reasons. you should be way higher among bigger youtuber reviewers. they talk a lot yet not critical enough. only saying what people can normally read on 1 page of specs
The plastic coating is better than glass, glass breaks easier and it will got scratches.
I use the Pixel 5 since october 20 and I think it doesnt feel cheap, just because its not glass.
I dont have any problems in germany with the quality during a call.
My phone doesnt lag or something because the cpu isnt the fastest. But Android should be more performance friendly.
The camera is the best I've ever had, I come from a Huawei P20 Pro. But the Pixel 5 is better in every aspect, videos dont feel laggy, photos are natural.
I understand the negative point that google does not install newer hardware.
But other manufacturers need the best hardware to be better than the Pixel 5.
But they also cost a lot more and that's just to look a bit, but really just a bit better.
It is not as if the photos of the Pixel 5 are unusable in comparison to the Galaxy S21, for example.
But there are also things that I don't like.
Software, yes it is pure Android pleasure.
But still, app developers don't manage to create apps that are on par.
If you come from the iPhone, you know what I mean.
I just don't get it, apps like Instagram are not new. They've been around forever, but they still don't run as well as they do on an iPhone.
That's something that definitely needs to be worked on quickly.
Then I don't understand why you make hardware worse from one generation to the next.
That includes the speakers and the vibration motor.
The upper speaker can be arranged in the same way as the lower one. It does not necessarily have to be under the display.
The price is also a bit too high.
But still, you get a very compact device here.
All other devices that are better are also larger.
There was a promotion in Germany that included the Bose Quietcomfort II headphones.
That was a very good deal.
Good review, just wanted to give my opinion. Its saturday, lockdown everywhere, I have nothing to do. :)
Cracking review, good job. Pixel 3 user, will be upgrading sometime in late 2021. I've got my eyes on Oneplus as the 8 Pro looked fantastic. Only things I'd need to jump ship from Google is Oneplus closing the gap in camera quality between them and Apple/Google, and less fear of Chinese companies running up against problems (like Huawei) in the future