I did still prefer its low-light photos though, since the Pixel had better dynamic range and white balance. Compared to the OnePlus 8T, for example, pictures looked pretty on par with one another. Digital zooming maxes out at 7x and while it works well enough, details do get muddied on faraway objects.īut, the delta between the Pixel's camera and other phones isn't as wide anymore. Pictures have great dynamic range, shots are vibrant and clear and Night Sight does an excellent job at handling low-light. In general, the cameras are still fantastic (keep in mind the Pixel 5 and 4A 5G share the same cameras). (I also like that Google included quick explainers and samples of when to use each of these options and what they look like it makes the phone quite user-friendly.) And for slow-motions fans, the phone can now record 60fps in 4K resolution. This offers a slower, more cinematic look for panning. And there are now different types of optimizations you can choose for stabilization, including Cinematic Pan. It's easy to use and it came in handy whenever I took a generally nice image, but the lighting just didn't quite come out right.įor video, the phone still uses a mix of optical and electronic image stabilization that gives video a smooth, almost drone-like quality. Google also added a tool that lets you play around with portrait lighting. In the photos I took I did see some patchiness around my flyaway hairs and instances where my fingers in the foreground (holding up a peace sign) was confused and blurred out as part of the background. The effect isn't always perfect, however. The camera's low-light mode, branded as Night Sight, takes great pictures in dim lighting and now it works in portrait mode so you can still take those polished, dramatic pictures in the dark. Tweaking a photo using the Portrait light tool. Though I like having a telephoto lens, the ultrawide camera works well and I do enjoy having the wider field of view for sweeping landscapes or just fitting more content in a single frame. Google got rid of the telephoto lens that we saw on the Pixel 4 and replaced it with an ultrawide camera. Like in past years, the Pixel phones' main selling point is the camera. +10 More Pixel 5's camera: New ultrawide camera and stabilizing options And if you're looking for even more flagship features, like 8K video recording, a faster processor, expandable storage or more cameras (like a telephoto lens), it's best to look elsewhere altogether. Though it doesn't have wireless charging or reverse wireless charging, it has a larger display and the more powerful Snapdragon 865 chipset, as opposed to the Pixel 5's Snapdragon 765G. It too has 5G, an ultrawide lens, a 90Hz display and the T-Mobile variant is water-resistant. The OnePlus 8 ( $383 at Amazon), for example, is currently $600 for the 8GB/128GB model. Most cost as much or more than the Pixel 5, but not all. There are plenty of alternatives from Samsung, Apple, OnePlus and even LG that boast better hardware. But while the Pixel 5 is Google's flagship phone, it isn't exactly an ultrapremium flagship phone. And Google knows people aren't willing to spend a lot right now and is producing only 800,000 Pixel 5 phones this year. True, it is $100 cheaper than the Pixel 4 ( $372 at Amazon) was when it launched last year. Pixel 5: Apple and Google's 5G flagships comparedĪs for the Pixel 5, it's hard to recommend given its price.
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Plus, it still has 5G and a bigger screen, which makes the Pixel 4A 5G my pick of the three new Pixel phones this year (yes, don't forget about that Pixel 4A from August) and one of my top overall picks for Android phones in its price range. After all, with that chunk of change I could buy a pair of wireless earbuds or more storage on Google One. While I love the higher refresh rate on the Pixel 5 and wireless charging, that $200 I'd be pocketing by going with the 4A 5G makes it worth skipping out on those features, at least for me. And because they have so many overlapping features, I lean towards the Pixel 4A 5G. Other than that, the phones have the same camera setup, processor and general look and feel. (For more on the differences, check out CNET's video, Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G spec comparison.) It also has wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. These goodies include a 90Hz display, 2GB more RAM, a bigger battery and a water-resistant, aluminum body. But as the marquee device, the Pixel 5 is equipped with a few more features. The phones run the latest Android 11 OS, have a second ultrawide camera and bigger batteries than any previous Pixel phone. 17, 2021: Google has unveiled the Pixel 5A with 5G, which we have reviewed.
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