How do you find the Snapchat and Instagram quality? Also the speakers ? I am an 3XL user. Curious because I bought and Pixel 5 and gave it back, because it felt like a definite downgrade.
Finally got to test this out today and I thought it was amazing. As an iOS user I’m definitely making the change to this phone because it was that good. I also tested the iPhone 12 and s20 FE and I found the pixel more satisfying to use and hold. I also didn’t notice a difference between the 90hz and 120hz screen on the FE and pixel. The back of the pixel felt really nice and smooth and the sage color looks better in person. Great review though.
Simple and straight forward! It's strange how we sometimes forget the real-life usability of the phone and concentrate only on the specs. Thanks for this one!
exactly! i use it for texts and calls mostly, with reading the news in the morning before going ot work, and some music in the evening. sometimes i take pictures with it. i don't game or watch videos on it so the batery lasts an easy 3-4 days. it's poket friendly, and i can use it with one hand. and considering that i preordered it and i got a bose headset worth almost half the price i payed for the phone, it's a killer deal. usability over specs! love it!
I went from my Pixel 4 XL to a Pixel 5... I got tired of having heavy big phones, and you know what?... Best tech choice I made in a long time and the battery life is excellent.
@@greezythumb The 4XL is a substantially heavier and less comfortable phone to hold. I have been using the Pixel 5 for two weeks now and I'm not going back to a bigger and heavier device The specification differences are a non issue as they had zero impact on my usage. The screen is brighter and the battery is a lot better, accompanied by a wide angle lens and a smaller body the pixel 5 is just a better phone. The only noticeable difference between the 4XL and 5 is the speaker quality... But as I never really use its not a issue and if your after a android phone it's definitely not a deal breaker. Its not a direct upgrade to a 4 or XL but as a phone it's a 10/10 device.
Former Pixel 4 XL here as well, I bought a 5 for my wife when they released it but was reluctant to upgrade myself, finally did it yesterday and I don't regret. It takes a few hours to get used to fingerprint sensor again but I guess face unlock doesn't work with stupid masks anyways
I have used all Google phone generations to date (since the Nexus line) and I have been using this phone for about 2 weeks, upgraded from a Pixel 4 XL. I agree with everything you said. Besides, I really like that I can unlock the phone again with my finger rather than my face: It is 2020; there is a pandemic going on and especially being a medical professional I have to wear a mask all day long except when I am home.
I remember a time when reviewers touched on a core function: call quality! My only concern so far is that call quality that no one is talking about. How is it?
I have found the call quality great. Been using fro last couple weeks. Upgrading from Pixel 3XL and I can weirdly hear people better even though it's under the screen speaker. As for others hearing me (this only happened once) but I had friend say he couldn't tell I was on the subway during our call because there was zero background noise!
Call quality is great if on lite ,. 5G iam having issues constantly breaking up and not clear at all sounds like pieces of digital with a lot missing, that's with 2 to 3 bars 5g. Maybe 5g isn't great in my town and I wish we could turn 5g off on pixel. Other then 5g call quality good.
No case? Fair warning, I dropped my 3 day old Pixel 5 from no more than 3' out of my pocket and it hit the corner by the camera. Renderd the phone completely useless as the screen blew out around the camera and wouldn't show anything but a green line across the top. However it took a week before the battery died. Put on a case.
Awesome video. Google nailed it. Can you make a video on Note 20 Ultra with Gcam. It's sensors are class leading and I guess it can showcase real power of Google's image processing
I love this freaking phone, got rid of my Note 20 Ultra for this phone and it was definitely worth it! This just works flawlessly, battery life is awesome, size I thought was too small at first, but actually seems perfect! Thought the processor might not be enough, seems faster than my note though?! Wtf?! How can it be? SOFTWARE! Nothing comes close to clean, crisp, and user friendly stock Android! I'll never leave the Pixel line again. My pixel 4 took better photos than my note!!!
What about battery life? Honestly all I care about is battery life and anesthetic. All I do is watch UA-cam and browse Twitter on my phone plus all the regular work stuff like emails and university calendars.
I ended up returning. Did not like the build quality. Stock Android was good, phone was fast. I just couldn’t break away from iOS. Upgraded to iPhone 12 🤦🏽♂️
Great review! I've been really liking mine so far. Upgraded from the Pixel 2 XL. And I must say after using it for a few weeks now, picking up my Pixel 2 XL feels so much heavier. I was not sure I'd like a smaller phone again but it really does not bother me. I'm also really enjoying the fact that the phone came with a wide angle lens. Great for taking pictures of my car up close.
Good review. As a fairly niche device, I think previous gen Pixel owners would appreciate more specific comparisons. Personally, I see no new camera sensor, having to wait for images to process, no front firing speakers, no unlimited quality Google photos backup. For me, I'm keeping my Pixel 3 non-XL until something worthy comes out to upgrade to.
Upgraded from pixel 3 and was worth it the battery life so much better. Miss the front dual speakers on my 3 but the 5 is decent enough and haven't had any issues with call quality. Will keep this phone for the next 3-5 years. Next on my list is the pixel buds 2 or wait for the next generation ...
Great video! I used to be the one who Had to have the best, high speced phone. I used android for years and switched to iphone for imessage. There is no signal in the building. But when google released the 3a, I came running back to android. I "upgraded" to the 4. I ended up going back to my 3a. I love my pixel 5. The camera is awesome, the battery life is truly amazing, and the display is really great. The 765 runs so smooth. This is probably my favorite android phone ever.
Unfortunately, mine has the infamous screen gap issue. Even though Google said it's normal, after some consideration I think I'll be returning it. I don't feel comfortable with it. I can't really trust the water resistance and I don't like the feeling that I got a defective device. Apart from that, I do like the phone. If I can't get a replacement, I'll ask for a refund and will consider buying it again in maybe a couple of months when Google has hopefully sorted out this manufacturing issue.
@@zetmu01 yeah I actually had an iPhone XR before my pixel 3 and one day I’m literally holding it thinking...damn this is heavy. I need a lighter phone. Lol.
am thumbs uping all the videos i seen an like. Plus i have this same phone. This helps me learn quickly on how to work my pixel 5 and find out features im unaware of. Thank u.
Coming from my last Pixel device, the 3 XL, it's been an adjustment dealing with the smaller size of the Pixel 5. But other than that it's an amazing phone. I absolutely love it.
Hey, maybe it is just me because no reviewer names two main drawbacks. A) Android Auto keeps disconnecting (hopefully now fixed with the update, have to test) and B) the connection with normal LTE and Wireless is pretty poor. I come from a Moto Z2 Force and the reception is much much better than with the Pixel 5. Other than that, the phone is growing on me. Let's give it more time to fully win me over 😉 cR
Thank you Jason for your very informative info and honest review about Google Pixel 5 🙏🏻👍🏻. Just purchased my Google Pixel 5 and am still waiting to pick up at local Best Buy. Tried to purchase from Google Store directly, but they're out of stock 🤦🏻♀️😢. I already own Pixel 2XL for couple years and really love this android phone, but years ago I made a mistake to buy just 64 GB storage and no matter what I did for the last few months .. deleted some unused apps or deleted old files .. my Pixel 2XL storage seems to be getting larger and almost exceeded the limit 😳😳. Yea I know ... I love taking lots of photos and downloading music, even thou I have backed them up to Google 1 and deleted from device, still taking storage space. So since I cannot upgrade storage, I decided to consider buying new Pixel with bigger storage, was thinking to get Pixel 4XL. Didn't mean to buy Pixel 5, but since Pixel 4XL price is still outrages so my decision came to Pixel 5, since it's the newest with a lot of great features, a little smaller and lighter but still have other great qualities in Pixel, specially the battery life, photo quality etc. I got my Pixel 2XL a couple years ago and the price is just US$100 less than this newest Pixel. And like you said, I don't really care about the non-metallic phone since I always put my phone in heavy duty shockproof case. Anyway, I'm more confident and excited now about my decision to purchase Pixel 5 after watching your video. Again, thank you and thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😁🤗
Great review. Thank you for your good work, I appreciate your thoroughness! I always tend to gravitate towards flagship models. It’s worth the few extra bucks to have something that’ll offer better performance, and age gracefully. After owning HTC, Samsung and LG, I now have a Pixel 3XL (the notorious “notch” phone). I’ve never had any qualms with it, and as a matter of fact, want to stick with the Pixel - so I found this review very interesting. I like the big, honkin’ XL model. I haven’t as of yet crossed over to the dark side with the iPhone. What can I say? I’m an Android guy. The damage has been done. My whole life is on my cell, and I like to customize the living crap out of it. As usual, I’m taking my time and being very deliberate in selecting my next cell. That’s why guys like you are so important!
I had it, it was a great phone, but the app experience made me return it for the iphone 12. Amazing phone, but some apps I, personally, use were bot great. Even after updates, did not fix it.
I’m a huge pixel fan and currently using a pixel 3. Best phone I’ve ever used. And I prefer the smaller to medium form factor. Anything above six inches defeats the purpose of a mobile device in my opinion. I’m definitely getting the 5 come next spring or summer.
I never thought I'd say this, but after years of slagging them off, rear mounted Fingerprint Sensors have really grown on me. I have one on my cheapo Samsung A21s and originally swore I'd not use it and would use the Face Unlock. To be honest, I rarely, if ever, use the Face Unlock!
Absolutely beautiful presentation... Clarity and Clear review... Google pixel 5 is a valuable phone... i am impressed... Satisfying design and Quality... All the best
Finally a google pixel phone worth upgrading too. I'm still on the Original google pixel XL. Best phone I've ever had. and this one looks like its basically the same as the XL with some nicer tech thrown on which is perfect, none of the stupid features we don't need like they had on the 4.
Can someone please explain why when people compare the Pixl 4 & 5 they don't mention about their cpu performance differences, but go on to say the pixel 5 is a more capable device? I personally still think the Pixel 4 XL is the best pixel over the 5 despite it's battery. It has a better cpu & gpu, better screen, much better haptics and facial recognition..
It’s a great phone and I recommended it to a friend. Sadly, his brand new unit has an issue. The cameras on their own are perfectly fine but whenever he places a video call, through whichever app, on both lenses, his video is pixelated to the point that it makes a MacBook camera look good. He contacted Pixel support and they suggested him to send his unit and offered a replacement. I’ve seen countless reviews on the Pixel and they all had good things to say about it but I feel it is still plagued with reliability and quality issues. I wanted this to be the pixel that finally fixed quality issues but I guess will have to wait another year, at least.
I'll be upgrading from a Pixel 2 XL in a few days, my main concern is the absence of that picture processing chip. I snap alot of them with my 3 y/o kid so yeah. Also that 2,1 storage, how satisfied are you with it? And the stereo, well it's no pixel 2 xl so i have no expectation there. Cheers from Montréal!
I've had the Pixel 5 for over a month and I can honestly say that the pictures don't take long to process at all. It only takes at most about a second. It's honestly really good
yeah you'll notice a stutter if you look for it - but for me, I stopped looking after a while, and the quality of the image will make waiting not as painful
Went from a 2 year old pixel 2xl 64gb to the 5 but returned it after a day as not a patch on my 2xl. The speakers, the screen (2xl has more ppi) and couldn't get used to the small size. I was running out of storage so purchased a preloved 128gb 2xl. Can't beat it, so will be waiting for the 6xl next year!
Quick update, I received my phone a few days ago and I'm super satisfied. The only thing I have a problem with is the bottom facing speaker. I always held my phone with my pinky finger underneath because my Nexus 6P and Pixel 2 XL we both big and had front facing speakers so it was never an issue. Now I'm muffling 80% of the output, I need to re-learn how to hold my phone. BTW same problem with those little desk phone holder.
Had mine for a week to upgrade from my pixel 3. I just couldn't get on with the sound. The speaker behind the screen is a major flaw and one I wasn't willing to live with. Shame as the phone was perfect for me besides this issue.
@@nimitarora No. The quality of the under display speaker is fine for phone calls. It's just media play back that's a bit off. I've installed an equaliser app from the Play Store and that's helped with that problem greatly though.
I liked this phone when I used it but compared to competitors I felt it fell short. I ended up getting an iPhone and leaving Android completely. The Pixel tool really sub par video indoors that showed a ton of noise in dark colors. My iPhone and S20 take way better videos. Sometimes the shutter speed was also too slow as well to take reliable photos of my kid. And at this point nearly all phones are fine with photo quality.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Would still love a video comparing the Pixel 5 and the IP12. Specifically curious how the camera and the battery life compare.
I still bet Google has been working on the next camera since the Pixel 1 came out...that's why they've been sticking with it. So now they have 5 years of research to release a new mind blowing camera in the next iteration or at most the one after that.
Unfortunately, I had to return my Pixel 5, I couldn't get used to the phone haptics. What are your thoughts on the Pixel 5 haptics, to me they don't feel as smooth as my Pixel 4 XL and that was a deal-breaker for me. I will be sticking with my Pixel 4 XL and looking forward to next year for the Pixel 6 XL hoping that they can bring back a true flagship.
yeah it's a good point - i'm mainly an iPhone user so my expectations are super high lol. honestly it's not bad compared to some other android phones I've tested but I do agree that the haptics were better on the 4. but the 5 is better in virtually every other way so it's not the end of the world for me
Iphone has best haptics. Closest thing to the iPhone is Pixel 4XL. I switched from the 4XL to the Pixel 5 and miss the haptics. However it's better than say, the Sony Xperia 1 II. That was just one trade off too far. Otherwise the Pixel 5 is virtually perfect.
@@WdelamareC I'm just going to wait for the Pixel 6 XL hopefully it comes with the 4 XL haptics or better. I guess I'm too use to the larger size Pixel, I thought I would like the change to a smaller phone, but I just couldn't get use it. The Pixel 5 is a very underrated phone in 2020 that's for sure. From what phone did you upgrade?
Helpful review, so thanks for posting. Despite owning every iPhone since the beginning, I plan to try the Pixel 5. I'm tired of Apple's increasingly buggy software, lame-ass Siri, or running low on juice in mid-afternoons'. To add insult to injury, Apple removes the power adapter and charges more! The so-called "experience" just isn't pleasant anymore. -Apple products consumer since 1983
It’s a great phone, but does anyone else have very big issues with the white-balance during video recording? That‘s a big bug in my opinion. Not usable for taking videos.
Hi, great review! Did Google comment on the haptics? This my only gripe with the phone as it is noticeably not as good as the 4 or even the pixel 3. It feels more like a vibration and not as a “knock” as with the previous versions.
Hello, thanks for the review! I have a question I hope you can answer... So I have a Samsung Galaxy S8 now and after 3+ years of usage it has gotten pretty slow now and I have to upgrade soon because it's becoming kind of unbearable. For the processors on the Pixel 5, is it faster than the S8's processor? And do you think I will also be able to get the same longevity out of this phone as the Samsung Galaxy S8 before it becomes too slow for me? (+/- 3 years...) Thanks a lot! :)
I made the switch from a S8+ for the same reasons you've mentioned. I love the Pixel 5 and the photos in getting. You'll notice a big difference and it feels like it'll last a long time. Pixels get the longest software update periods among Androids, so I feel confident you'll get your 3 years worth.
There are some mixed feelings about video recording quality on Pixel 5. How good is it compared to iPhones? Did they catch up a bit or the gap is still there?
It's the best it has ever been. There are some other reviews out there that go in depth. I personally got this phone a couple days ago and i can say i think google has knocked this out of the park. Usually I'm not a big fan of image stabilisation but this one i am actually fine with using
I wouldn't describe the display as "really bright". It gets bright enough. I think from 0-60% it's not bright enough. 65% brightness is like an iPhone's 45%. But from 65-100% it gets bright enough. I have mine at around 65-75% all the time but on my previous iphone I was only at 40-50%.
@@sdrtcacgnrjrc in general, yes. I'm comparing this to my old iphone SE so by no means a modern iphone. I was happy with just 40-50% brightness on my old iphone but the pixel I have to keep it at around 70.
This is a very good phone but I'm still luving my 4xl. If I didn't own it, I would have definitely purchased the five. I like the new design and the vastly improved 🔋. 📷 & the purist of Android, improved video. Good price, good phone!
after begin a first gen nexus 5 user then a lg user when the nexus 6 came out (lg made the nexus 5 not 6 motorola did!) then lg g5 se then a lg v30 this better keep up!!!! the v30 i had 3 years nearly and it still lasts most of the day begin abused! the reviews look positive though it still has less features than my current device, but more ram better hz screen and 5g is about all i can think off though no expandable memory sucks tbf..
How do you get the squiggly samsung one ui like icons on the pixel? Is it a pixel setting or a custom launcher? And also how is the haptics on that device? Thanks
not in terms of day to day use which I define as checking social media, and consuming content. I don't see a big difference when doing more spec intensive things either to be honest - the only place you'll "see" a difference is in the camera features, but I would guess most people won't care.
I chose the 4xl over the 2....Future is important. Say you replace battery ...which processor will keep up with the software? Especially if you choose to flash updates in future after the device is cut off from support. It's the wise and the broke man's choice. Hehehehe
I didn't like Pixel 5 because - No face unlock - Same Camera Sensor as they used in Pixel 2 - Processor 765 G Although the processor is ok for use in 2020. Not everyone buy a phone to use in a single year. #teampixel #google #pixel #googlepixel
I hope other phones can follow this metal shell design. I'll take a metal with polycarbonate combo too, like the Samsung active series. Getting tired of the delicate glass slabs.
So I'm sure the 765G processor would be great initially, but what I'm worried about is will it have slowed down significantly in 2/3/4 years to the point where I wish it had the SD865 instead?
Nice review... any thoughts about the gap between the screen and the body of the phone that some users have been reporting in the Google forums? Google said is intentionally and is part of the design, but why none of the units from reviewers have this gap?
When u say " hey Google" is there supposed to make any sound or ding to let you know that assistant is active? I know the old one did but no vibration or ding on this pixel5
google thought telephoto was more important than ultra wide last year. Their judgement sucks. They should have left the neural chip in there for foto processing at a minimum
It's fun that almost every downside you describe is actually a big deal, but you simply skip it because it still does its job. This Pixel stepped back from the predecessors too much, even if it manages to correct issues like the battery life (by basically putting in a larger one), for the price they're trying to sell it, it is simply not acceptable. Google could, and still can, produce a valid competitor, but they clearly won't. It doesn't even bother me the lack of an high-end processor, but at that price you NEED to put at least an in-screen fingerprint scanner, 120Hz display, keep the pixel visual core, and start at 128GB.
@@JSLReview awesome . Great idea. Yes the flagship phones are awesome but the fact is most people buy a cheaper phone or a last year's flagship because it's less. Most don't even know the difference above 60hz. Once the cam is decent , Battery life , they can watch UA-cam , check their social media and emails people are very happy. I feel like most reviewers get caught up in the fast lane . So keep up the good work bro
Pixel 5 the best pixel ever??
No iPhone 3 is better
I got this phone yesterday and i'm really satisfied
@@Miikaster what color did you end up going with?
@Shreyas HO good point, the pixel 2xl was pretty fire
@Shreyas HO fair point, the 2xl was dope
I switched from iphone 11 to the pixel 5. this is the best android phone experience since my old nexus 5 but with a great battery. Like it !
glad to hear you're enjoying it!
Literally In the same situation should I switch if I trade it in for 200
I loved the Nexus 5!
so Excited to hear that as i have also done the same. been an iphone lover for 8 years now switching from ip11 to pixel 5.
How do you find the Snapchat and Instagram quality? Also the speakers ? I am an 3XL user. Curious because I bought and Pixel 5 and gave it back, because it felt like a definite downgrade.
Finally got to test this out today and I thought it was amazing. As an iOS user I’m definitely making the change to this phone because it was that good. I also tested the iPhone 12 and s20 FE and I found the pixel more satisfying to use and hold. I also didn’t notice a difference between the 90hz and 120hz screen on the FE and pixel. The back of the pixel felt really nice and smooth and the sage color looks better in person. Great review though.
Yeah Google played it kind of safe but the pixel 5 is pretty solid! Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it!
@@JSLReview anytime thanks for the video and response
U losing speed and overall power but if u have money to spend s20 ultra and note 20 are much better at comparing with iphone
@@TheWon23kid and risk getting updates to your phone or samsung taking 5 or 6 month to release newer version of andriod
@@TheWon23kid you're gaining a pure Android experience.
Simple and straight forward! It's strange how we sometimes forget the real-life usability of the phone and concentrate only on the specs. Thanks for this one!
appreciate the feedback, thanks for watching!
exactly! i use it for texts and calls mostly, with reading the news in the morning before going ot work, and some music in the evening. sometimes i take pictures with it. i don't game or watch videos on it so the batery lasts an easy 3-4 days. it's poket friendly, and i can use it with one hand. and considering that i preordered it and i got a bose headset worth almost half the price i payed for the phone, it's a killer deal. usability over specs! love it!
I went from my Pixel 4 XL to a Pixel 5... I got tired of having heavy big phones, and you know what?... Best tech choice I made in a long time and the battery life is excellent.
Glad to hear from a 4XL user that actually compared the two.
@@greezythumb The 4XL is a substantially heavier and less comfortable phone to hold. I have been using the Pixel 5 for two weeks now and I'm not going back to a bigger and heavier device
The specification differences are a non issue as they had zero impact on my usage.
The screen is brighter and the battery is a lot better, accompanied by a wide angle lens and a smaller body the pixel 5 is just a better phone.
The only noticeable difference between the 4XL and 5 is the speaker quality... But as I never really use its not a issue and if your after a android phone it's definitely not a deal breaker.
Its not a direct upgrade to a 4 or XL but as a phone it's a 10/10 device.
Former Pixel 4 XL here as well, I bought a 5 for my wife when they released it but was reluctant to upgrade myself, finally did it yesterday and I don't regret. It takes a few hours to get used to fingerprint sensor again but I guess face unlock doesn't work with stupid masks anyways
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
I have used all Google phone generations to date (since the Nexus line) and I have been using this phone for about 2 weeks, upgraded from a Pixel 4 XL. I agree with everything you said. Besides, I really like that I can unlock the phone again with my finger rather than my face: It is 2020; there is a pandemic going on and especially being a medical professional I have to wear a mask all day long except when I am home.
Awesome review! Nice to hear from someone using it day to day and also pushing it in terms of gaming!
appreciate the feedback!
I remember a time when reviewers touched on a core function: call quality! My only concern so far is that call quality that no one is talking about. How is it?
@@anthonyarcher7268 how does it perform without the buds? Speaking directly through the phone?
I have found the call quality great. Been using fro last couple weeks. Upgrading from Pixel 3XL and I can weirdly hear people better even though it's under the screen speaker. As for others hearing me (this only happened once) but I had friend say he couldn't tell I was on the subway during our call because there was zero background noise!
Call quality is great if on lite ,. 5G iam having issues constantly breaking up and not clear at all sounds like pieces of digital with a lot missing, that's with 2 to 3 bars 5g. Maybe 5g isn't great in my town and I wish we could turn 5g off on pixel. Other then 5g call quality good.
@@ofaisal86 absolutely fine
It's very good though, I was really surprised.
Rear fingerprint sensors should make a comeback. They’re so reliable and sit naturally where your hand holds the phone.
LGv20 days.
No case? Fair warning, I dropped my 3 day old Pixel 5 from no more than 3' out of my pocket and it hit the corner by the camera. Renderd the phone completely useless as the screen blew out around the camera and wouldn't show anything but a green line across the top. However it took a week before the battery died. Put on a case.
Awesome video. Google nailed it. Can you make a video on Note 20 Ultra with Gcam. It's sensors are class leading and I guess it can showcase real power of Google's image processing
thanks for watching, great recomendation!
I love this freaking phone, got rid of my Note 20 Ultra for this phone and it was definitely worth it! This just works flawlessly, battery life is awesome, size I thought was too small at first, but actually seems perfect! Thought the processor might not be enough, seems faster than my note though?! Wtf?! How can it be? SOFTWARE! Nothing comes close to clean, crisp, and user friendly stock Android! I'll never leave the Pixel line again. My pixel 4 took better photos than my note!!!
What about battery life? Honestly all I care about is battery life and anesthetic. All I do is watch UA-cam and browse Twitter on my phone plus all the regular work stuff like emails and university calendars.
@@zualapips1638 best I've had in any Android phone.
Awesome 1 month later review. Pretty much hit the nail on the head! I'm loving the 5. Great phone and user experience!
Been an iPhone user for many years, I’ve been looking into getting this phone. Ordered yesterday, we’ll see how this goes
Waiting for your review too
How was it bro?
I ended up returning. Did not like the build quality. Stock Android was good, phone was fast. I just couldn’t break away from iOS. Upgraded to iPhone 12 🤦🏽♂️
Great review! I've been really liking mine so far. Upgraded from the Pixel 2 XL. And I must say after using it for a few weeks now, picking up my Pixel 2 XL feels so much heavier. I was not sure I'd like a smaller phone again but it really does not bother me. I'm also really enjoying the fact that the phone came with a wide angle lens. Great for taking pictures of my car up close.
I have the pixel 5 and the small size is the biggest drawback. But my hands are larger then most
agreed, I am making the jump from a pixel 2 xl.... and really don't like they don't have the xl for the 5.... huge drawback
I got a chance to mess around with a display unit of the 5 today, and now the screen on my 2XL seems awful... I was so shocked.
I'm considering this phone. What I'm skeptical about is the photo processing time. Do you guys who are currently using the phone feel annoyed with it?
Good review. As a fairly niche device, I think previous gen Pixel owners would appreciate more specific comparisons. Personally, I see no new camera sensor, having to wait for images to process, no front firing speakers, no unlimited quality Google photos backup. For me, I'm keeping my Pixel 3 non-XL until something worthy comes out to upgrade to.
Upgraded from pixel 3 and was worth it the battery life so much better. Miss the front dual speakers on my 3 but the 5 is decent enough and haven't had any issues with call quality. Will keep this phone for the next 3-5 years. Next on my list is the pixel buds 2 or wait for the next generation ...
Great video! I used to be the one who Had to have the best, high speced phone. I used android for years and switched to iphone for imessage. There is no signal in the building. But when google released the 3a, I came running back to android. I "upgraded" to the 4. I ended up going back to my 3a. I love my pixel 5. The camera is awesome, the battery life is truly amazing, and the display is really great. The 765 runs so smooth. This is probably my favorite android phone ever.
Unfortunately, mine has the infamous screen gap issue. Even though Google said it's normal, after some consideration I think I'll be returning it. I don't feel comfortable with it. I can't really trust the water resistance and I don't like the feeling that I got a defective device. Apart from that, I do like the phone. If I can't get a replacement, I'll ask for a refund and will consider buying it again in maybe a couple of months when Google has hopefully sorted out this manufacturing issue.
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
What is your controller + mount setup for gaming? I would like to have that setup for my incoming Pixel 5. Thanks for the great review by the way!
I was wondering the same thing
This is the first android phone that i feel I can comfortably replace my iPhone 11 with
Yupppppp
Why would you replace your iphone 11 so soon?
My wife has an 11 and my pixel 3 takes such better pictures. Plus iPhones are just too heavy. Like carrying around a brick.
@@Steves_SkateXplosion lol, it's the trade off for having a steel and glass build lol
@@zetmu01 yeah I actually had an iPhone XR before my pixel 3 and one day I’m literally holding it thinking...damn this is heavy. I need a lighter phone. Lol.
am thumbs uping all the videos i seen an like. Plus i have this same phone. This helps me learn quickly on how to work my pixel 5 and find out features im unaware of. Thank u.
Coming from my last Pixel device, the 3 XL, it's been an adjustment dealing with the smaller size of the Pixel 5. But other than that it's an amazing phone. I absolutely love it.
I just switched from a iPhone 11 pro to the Pixel 5 Love the picture love the battery life and the smoothness of the phone
Hey, maybe it is just me because no reviewer names two main drawbacks. A) Android Auto keeps disconnecting (hopefully now fixed with the update, have to test) and B) the connection with normal LTE and Wireless is pretty poor. I come from a Moto Z2 Force and the reception is much much better than with the Pixel 5. Other than that, the phone is growing on me. Let's give it more time to fully win me over 😉 cR
Thank you Jason for your very informative info and honest review about Google Pixel 5 🙏🏻👍🏻. Just purchased my Google Pixel 5 and am still waiting to pick up at local Best Buy. Tried to purchase from Google Store directly, but they're out of stock 🤦🏻♀️😢. I already own Pixel 2XL for couple years and really love this android phone, but years ago I made a mistake to buy just 64 GB storage and no matter what I did for the last few months .. deleted some unused apps or deleted old files .. my Pixel 2XL storage seems to be getting larger and almost exceeded the limit 😳😳. Yea I know ... I love taking lots of photos and downloading music, even thou I have backed them up to Google 1 and deleted from device, still taking storage space. So since I cannot upgrade storage, I decided to consider buying new Pixel with bigger storage, was thinking to get Pixel 4XL. Didn't mean to buy Pixel 5, but since Pixel 4XL price is still outrages so my decision came to Pixel 5, since it's the newest with a lot of great features, a little smaller and lighter but still have other great qualities in Pixel, specially the battery life, photo quality etc. I got my Pixel 2XL a couple years ago and the price is just US$100 less than this newest Pixel. And like you said, I don't really care about the non-metallic phone since I always put my phone in heavy duty shockproof case. Anyway, I'm more confident and excited now about my decision to purchase Pixel 5 after watching your video. Again, thank you and thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😁🤗
Amazing! Never thought I'd be finish watching this video!
Great review. Thank you for your good work, I appreciate your thoroughness!
I always tend to gravitate towards flagship models. It’s worth the few extra bucks to have something that’ll offer better performance, and age gracefully.
After owning HTC, Samsung and LG, I now have a Pixel 3XL (the notorious “notch” phone).
I’ve never had any qualms with it, and as a matter of fact, want to stick with the Pixel - so I found this review very interesting.
I like the big, honkin’ XL model.
I haven’t as of yet crossed over to the dark side with the iPhone.
What can I say? I’m an Android guy.
The damage has been done.
My whole life is on my cell, and I like to customize the living crap out of it.
As usual, I’m taking my time and being very deliberate in selecting my next cell.
That’s why guys like you are so important!
The Pixel screen is nearly identical in size to the Pixel 4XL with the body of a pixel 4. I would say that's a DAMN good compromise!
What joystick did you use in this video, bro? Is that compatible with both iphone and all android brands?
I really wish the green colour to come back before Black Friday 🥺
Awesome vid. I’m seriously debating switching from iPhone to this
I had it, it was a great phone, but the app experience made me return it for the iphone 12. Amazing phone, but some apps I, personally, use were bot great. Even after updates, did not fix it.
thanks for watching! it's a hard choice - future video is going to compare the pixel 5 with the iPhone 12, keep an eye out for it!
@@Techvoyage777 what apps did you have trouble with? I don’t use that many as it is
Honestly i won't upgrade from PIxel 2 to 5 because they did cheep out on the phone and i really wanted to have a flagship instead of this
I’m a huge pixel fan and currently using a pixel 3. Best phone I’ve ever used. And I prefer the smaller to medium form factor. Anything above six inches defeats the purpose of a mobile device in my opinion. I’m definitely getting the 5 come next spring or summer.
you've tried pixel 5 and 4a . do you think they both has same camera quality? need some advice. tks
I never thought I'd say this, but after years of slagging them off, rear mounted Fingerprint Sensors have really grown on me. I have one on my cheapo Samsung A21s and originally swore I'd not use it and would use the Face Unlock.
To be honest, I rarely, if ever, use the Face Unlock!
Absolutely beautiful presentation... Clarity and Clear review... Google pixel 5 is a valuable phone... i am impressed... Satisfying design and Quality... All the best
Finally a google pixel phone worth upgrading too. I'm still on the Original google pixel XL. Best phone I've ever had. and this one looks like its basically the same as the XL with some nicer tech thrown on which is perfect, none of the stupid features we don't need like they had on the 4.
Love ur Video Content, Quality and Fluent English!
Great review. Concise and informative. Subscribed!
I do like it better than the previous Pixels, but I do miss the speakers from the Pixel 4.
Good review mate👍
Can someone please explain why when people compare the Pixl 4 & 5 they don't mention about their cpu performance differences, but go on to say the pixel 5 is a more capable device?
I personally still think the Pixel 4 XL is the best pixel over the 5 despite it's battery. It has a better cpu & gpu, better screen, much better haptics and facial recognition..
It’s a great phone and I recommended it to a friend. Sadly, his brand new unit has an issue. The cameras on their own are perfectly fine but whenever he places a video call, through whichever app, on both lenses, his video is pixelated to the point that it makes a MacBook camera look good. He contacted Pixel support and they suggested him to send his unit and offered a replacement. I’ve seen countless reviews on the Pixel and they all had good things to say about it but I feel it is still plagued with reliability and quality issues. I wanted this to be the pixel that finally fixed quality issues but I guess will have to wait another year, at least.
Reliability and quality issues based on your friends camera?
@@greezythumb based on a faulty unit. Every year Pixels have an issue. Google offered to replace his unit. They acknowledged the defect.
@@aliahmedkazi Oh okay. I gotcha.
It's a beautiful phone and my favourite so far. Wish I could get one for myself but that's never happening.
I'll be upgrading from a Pixel 2 XL in a few days, my main concern is the absence of that picture processing chip. I snap alot of them with my 3 y/o kid so yeah. Also that 2,1 storage, how satisfied are you with it? And the stereo, well it's no pixel 2 xl so i have no expectation there. Cheers from Montréal!
I've had the Pixel 5 for over a month and I can honestly say that the pictures don't take long to process at all. It only takes at most about a second. It's honestly really good
yeah you'll notice a stutter if you look for it - but for me, I stopped looking after a while, and the quality of the image will make waiting not as painful
You'll love it
Went from a 2 year old pixel 2xl 64gb to the 5 but returned it after a day as not a patch on my 2xl. The speakers, the screen (2xl has more ppi) and couldn't get used to the small size. I was running out of storage so purchased a preloved 128gb 2xl. Can't beat it, so will be waiting for the 6xl next year!
Quick update, I received my phone a few days ago and I'm super satisfied. The only thing I have a problem with is the bottom facing speaker. I always held my phone with my pinky finger underneath because my Nexus 6P and Pixel 2 XL we both big and had front facing speakers so it was never an issue. Now I'm muffling 80% of the output, I need to re-learn how to hold my phone. BTW same problem with those little desk phone holder.
Had mine for a week to upgrade from my pixel 3. I just couldn't get on with the sound. The speaker behind the screen is a major flaw and one I wasn't willing to live with. Shame as the phone was perfect for me besides this issue.
Are there problems hearing the person on the other side of the call as well?
@@nimitarora No. The quality of the under display speaker is fine for phone calls. It's just media play back that's a bit off. I've installed an equaliser app from the Play Store and that's helped with that problem greatly though.
I liked this phone when I used it but compared to competitors I felt it fell short. I ended up getting an iPhone and leaving Android completely. The Pixel tool really sub par video indoors that showed a ton of noise in dark colors. My iPhone and S20 take way better videos. Sometimes the shutter speed was also too slow as well to take reliable photos of my kid. And at this point nearly all phones are fine with photo quality.
First time watching your vid. Subscribed.
appreciate the support, thanks!!
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Would still love a video comparing the Pixel 5 and the IP12. Specifically curious how the camera and the battery life compare.
I hope Xfinity Mobile offers it soon so I can give my iPhone SE back to the company and just use my own Android phone.
I'm waiting for that also. Xfinity finally has the Pixel 4A 5G as a pre-order. Hopefully the Pixel 5 will be available shortly.
I still bet Google has been working on the next camera since the Pixel 1 came out...that's why they've been sticking with it. So now they have 5 years of research to release a new mind blowing camera in the next iteration or at most the one after that.
Unfortunately, I had to return my Pixel 5, I couldn't get used to the phone haptics. What are your thoughts on the Pixel 5 haptics, to me they don't feel as smooth as my Pixel 4 XL and that was a deal-breaker for me. I will be sticking with my Pixel 4 XL and looking forward to next year for the Pixel 6 XL hoping that they can bring back a true flagship.
yeah it's a good point - i'm mainly an iPhone user so my expectations are super high lol. honestly it's not bad compared to some other android phones I've tested but I do agree that the haptics were better on the 4. but the 5 is better in virtually every other way so it's not the end of the world for me
Iphone has best haptics. Closest thing to the iPhone is Pixel 4XL. I switched from the 4XL to the Pixel 5 and miss the haptics. However it's better than say, the Sony Xperia 1 II. That was just one trade off too far. Otherwise the Pixel 5 is virtually perfect.
@@WdelamareC I'm just going to wait for the Pixel 6 XL hopefully it comes with the 4 XL haptics or better. I guess I'm too use to the larger size Pixel, I thought I would like the change to a smaller phone, but I just couldn't get use it. The Pixel 5 is a very underrated phone in 2020 that's for sure. From what phone did you upgrade?
@@WdelamareC 5 is not an upgrade to 4xl. 4xl is a true flagship. I didnt buy 4xl because its so overpriced
I’m really considering the Pixel 5 because Google is going to start charging for photo storage next summer but Pixel users still get free storage.
yeah I saw that, it's sad we're losing the unlimited storage
Helpful review, so thanks for posting.
Despite owning every iPhone since the beginning, I plan to try the Pixel 5. I'm tired of Apple's increasingly buggy software, lame-ass Siri, or running low on juice in mid-afternoons'. To add insult to injury, Apple removes the power adapter and charges more! The so-called "experience" just isn't pleasant anymore.
-Apple products consumer since 1983
what iphone do you use is the question? maybe you just have an iphone 7 or along those lines.
@@rustylarry7465 XS Max, and its a bleep with 14.2
@@DanielOrtegoUSA Did you get the 5?Im between pixel 4a 5g(same camera as the 5) and xs max and i cant decide
Returned mine after 2 weeks. Got a 12 Pro Max in Pacific Blue instead!
Why
It’s a great phone, but does anyone else have very big issues with the white-balance during video recording? That‘s a big bug in my opinion. Not usable for taking videos.
Pixel 3 here 😎... Waiting for the 6 for 2D facial recognition and under display fingerprint scanner 😉
Hi, great review! Did Google comment on the haptics? This my only gripe with the phone as it is noticeably not as good as the 4 or even the pixel 3. It feels more like a vibration and not as a “knock” as with the previous versions.
Nice review.
Love mine. Awesome!
Glad to hear! What color did you end up going with?
@@JSLReview I'm getting the green version in the mail tomorrow to replace my trusty Pixel 2 XL
Sorta sage, it is nice looking
@@Webzterr agreed!
What an excellent review 👏👌
Went from iPhone 12 Pro to Google Pixel 5. Love it :)
Hello, thanks for the review! I have a question I hope you can answer... So I have a Samsung Galaxy S8 now and after 3+ years of usage it has gotten pretty slow now and I have to upgrade soon because it's becoming kind of unbearable. For the processors on the Pixel 5, is it faster than the S8's processor? And do you think I will also be able to get the same longevity out of this phone as the Samsung Galaxy S8 before it becomes too slow for me? (+/- 3 years...) Thanks a lot! :)
I made the switch from a S8+ for the same reasons you've mentioned. I love the Pixel 5 and the photos in getting. You'll notice a big difference and it feels like it'll last a long time. Pixels get the longest software update periods among Androids, so I feel confident you'll get your 3 years worth.
There are some mixed feelings about video recording quality on Pixel 5. How good is it compared to iPhones? Did they catch up a bit or the gap is still there?
It's the best it has ever been. There are some other reviews out there that go in depth. I personally got this phone a couple days ago and i can say i think google has knocked this out of the park. Usually I'm not a big fan of image stabilisation but this one i am actually fine with using
How bad does the picture quality get when using the wide angle camera?
What is the battery life like when browsing the internet? What's the average screen on time you have achieved? Thanks!
I wouldn't describe the display as "really bright". It gets bright enough. I think from 0-60% it's not bright enough. 65% brightness is like an iPhone's 45%. But from 65-100% it gets bright enough. I have mine at around 65-75% all the time but on my previous iphone I was only at 40-50%.
Is IPhone's 100% brighter than the pixel's? (and which iPhone was that?)
@@sdrtcacgnrjrc in general, yes. I'm comparing this to my old iphone SE so by no means a modern iphone. I was happy with just 40-50% brightness on my old iphone but the pixel I have to keep it at around 70.
Hi there! For the same price (£599), would you recommend this or the Sony Xperia 5 ii ? Considering I am looking for a phone that could last 4-5 years
My question as well. Will it last atleast 3 years?
This is a very good phone but I'm still luving my 4xl. If I didn't own it, I would have definitely purchased the five. I like the new design and the vastly improved 🔋. 📷 & the purist of Android, improved video. Good price, good phone!
after begin a first gen nexus 5 user then a lg user when the nexus 6 came out (lg made the nexus 5 not 6 motorola did!) then lg g5 se then a lg v30 this better keep up!!!! the v30 i had 3 years nearly and it still lasts most of the day begin abused! the reviews look positive though it still has less features than my current device, but more ram better hz screen and 5g is about all i can think off though no expandable memory sucks tbf..
Hi Jason
Great review, thank you.
Any idea what's the next edition from Pixel and when will it be released?
Fingerprint scan is NOT a step backwards....I had the Pixel 4xl and the face unlock was very frustrating at times and useless with a mask.
I want to get the 5, but have read that some people are having screen/body gap issue, which I also had on my 3A ......may have to go 4A.
yeah I heard the same, I don't have that issue but that's something to factor in if you're looking at making a decision
Very nice review thanks
Dude I love my pixel 5. Coming back to pixel from OnePlus 6t
@Dru Talero do you think the jump was worth it? I'm asking as I'm trying to switch from the OnePlus 6T as well
I have a OP6T and have been debating going with the Pixel 5.....worth it?
How do you get the squiggly samsung one ui like icons on the pixel? Is it a pixel setting or a custom launcher? And also how is the haptics on that device? Thanks
Do you feel a big performance difference between google and Apple in terms of day to day use?
not in terms of day to day use which I define as checking social media, and consuming content. I don't see a big difference when doing more spec intensive things either to be honest - the only place you'll "see" a difference is in the camera features, but I would guess most people won't care.
@@JSLReview awesome thank you 🙏🏽
4a 5g?
That’s a review im working on!
Wallpapers in this video? Great video!
hit up my twitter, I post the popular ones there! @jslreview
I chose the 4xl over the 2....Future is important. Say you replace battery ...which processor will keep up with the software? Especially if you choose to flash updates in future after the device is cut off from support. It's the wise and the broke man's choice. Hehehehe
I didn't like Pixel 5 because
- No face unlock
- Same Camera Sensor as they used in Pixel 2
- Processor 765 G Although the processor is ok for use in 2020. Not everyone buy a phone to use in a single year.
#teampixel #google #pixel #googlepixel
I hope other phones can follow this metal shell design. I'll take a metal with polycarbonate combo too, like the Samsung active series. Getting tired of the delicate glass slabs.
I wanna buy it today in 2023 what do You think ? I want the camara and the battery
The processing reminds me of my nexus 6p back in the day
Still love the 6P. That was my phone before the 2XL I still use today.
So I'm sure the 765G processor would be great initially, but what I'm worried about is will it have slowed down significantly in 2/3/4 years to the point where I wish it had the SD865 instead?
@M Bacon Thanks for the reply. Sounds like a 765g would do great considering that I am not a gamer. Just want a phone that will last
@M Bacon Currently rocking an iphone 5s so looking to upgrade sooner than next year ideally, maybe 4a is the way to go
Nice review... any thoughts about the gap between the screen and the body of the phone that some users have been reporting in the Google forums? Google said is intentionally and is part of the design, but why none of the units from reviewers have this gap?
Yeah I don’t seem to have one, but it does suck that some do. Looks like Google needs to work on their quality control.
I almost got this but the screen is just way too small for me. Looks like a nice phone
Watched from my new Pixel 5
When u say " hey Google" is there supposed to make any sound or ding to let you know that assistant is active? I know the old one did but no vibration or ding on this pixel5
I like the review. Watched on iPhone SE 2020 that I bought after you made a review!😊
that's awesome, hope you're enjoying it it's a fantastic phone! thanks for the ongoing support!
Have you had overheating issues while recording videos ?
not for me - i haven't shot a ton of video, but when I have, no issues with heating
google thought telephoto was more important than ultra wide last year. Their judgement sucks. They should have left the neural chip in there for foto processing at a minimum
This phone is perfect, good feeling, good looking, enough cpu
It's fun that almost every downside you describe is actually a big deal, but you simply skip it because it still does its job. This Pixel stepped back from the predecessors too much, even if it manages to correct issues like the battery life (by basically putting in a larger one), for the price they're trying to sell it, it is simply not acceptable. Google could, and still can, produce a valid competitor, but they clearly won't. It doesn't even bother me the lack of an high-end processor, but at that price you NEED to put at least an in-screen fingerprint scanner, 120Hz display, keep the pixel visual core, and start at 128GB.
Screen of Pixel 4a 5G is bigger.But why is its battery smaller?
Awesome . Review for the average buyer 😁👍
appreciate the feedback, been trying to streamline the videos to make them useful to the average joe!
@@JSLReview awesome . Great idea. Yes the flagship phones are awesome but the fact is most people buy a cheaper phone or a last year's flagship because it's less. Most don't even know the difference above 60hz. Once the cam is decent , Battery life , they can watch UA-cam , check their social media and emails people are very happy. I feel like most reviewers get caught up in the fast lane . So keep up the good work bro
@@C.JPhotography haha i agree, most consumers aren't going to notice or care about a lot of what we tech UA-camrs harp about