Pixel 5

The Pixel 5 is an excellent Google phone that gets back to the basics of being a good smartphone while adding useful features and nice touches.

-- As reviewed by The Guardian
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Product details

  • New, unlocked Android phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan; unlocked smartphone works with T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, and other major carriers[1].Form_factor : Smartphone
  • 5G capable [2] smartphone gives you an extra boost of speed so you can download a movie in seconds, [3] enjoy smooth streaming in ultra clear HD, play games at home and on the go, [4] and even share your 5G speed with friends [5]
  • Charge your cell phone wirelessly [6] or use it to wirelessly charge other Qi-certified devices [7]
  • The all day battery can last up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver [8]
  • Your phone will automatically receive the latest OS and security updates for at least 3 years; [9] the custom-made Titan M chip helps secure the operating system and sensitive data, like passwords
  • Take vibrant photos on your phone even in the dark with Night Sight, bring studio quality light to you pictures of people with Portrait Light, and get more scenery and people in the shot with the rear facing ultrawide lens
  • Pixel 5 is a water resistant smart phone; the metal unibody can handle being submerged in 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes[10]

PROS

+ great camera
+ good screen
+ great software and update support
+ good battery life
+ relatively small
+ fairly inexpensive
+ recycled aluminium.

CONS

- no headphone socket
- no flagship processor
- no expandable storage.

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Guardian on October 16, 2020
The Pixel 5 is an excellent Google phone that gets back to the basics of being a good smartphone while adding useful features and nice touches.
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By TrustedReviews on October 14, 2020
For £599 (or $699) the Pixel 5 is a surprisingly excellent deal, especially for those who desire a smaller phone and put camera prowess over gaming performance. 
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