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Brand | |
Operating System | Android 11.0 |
CPU Model | Snapdragon |
CPU Speed | 1.8 GHz |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Screen Size | 6 Inches |
Model Name | Pixel 5 |
Wireless Carrier | Unlocked |
Cellular Technology | 5G |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
About this item
- 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]
- 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]
- With Call Screen, Google Assistant filters out detected spammers without interrupting you and provides helpful information about callers, you don’t recognize before you answer your phone [11]
- With HD Google Duo screen sharing, you can read articles, watch live sports, and video chat with friends and family [12]
- Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.)
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Super fast. Super helpful.
What happens when you bring together the ultimate Google phone and the speed of 5G?[2] You get Pixel 5. Download a movie in seconds[3], play your favorite games on the go,[4] and so much more with the super fast 5G Google smartphone.[14]
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Ultrasmooth streaming. So you won’t miss a beat.
With 5G, as soon as you hit play, your favorites are ready for you to watch in ultra-clear HD.[2,14]
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A phone that’s also a wireless charger.
Charge wirelessly,[6] stay powered up all day, and wirelessly charge other Qi-certified devices.[7]
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A battery that lasts all day.[18]
The Adaptive Battery learns your favorite apps and reduces power to the ones you rarely use.
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Built for security, inside and out.
Protected by the Titan M security chip and receives guaranteed updates for at least 3 years.[9]
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Doesn’t mind a little water or dust.
The metal unibody can handle being submerged in 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes.[10]
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Take shots in the dark with Night Sight.
From low-light portraits to starry nights,[15] capture all the details without the flash.
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Keep your magical moments vibrant.
HDR+ automatically enhances color and lighting, so your photos stay as vivid as you remember.
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Capture the big picture.
The ultrawide lens lets you fit entire jaw-dropping scenes in your photos.
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The best light for your portraits.
If shadows get in the way of a great portrait, it drops in extra light to illuminate your subjects.
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Display 6.0" FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Flexible OLED - Up to 90 Hz refresh rate[16] | Display 6.2" FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED - 60 Hz refresh rate | Display 5.8" FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED - 60 Hz refresh rate |
Memory and storage 8 GB LPDDR4x RAM - 128 GB storage[17] | Memory and storage 6 GB LPDDR4x RAM - 128 GB storage[17] | Memory and storage 6 GB LPDDR4x RAM - 128 GB storage[17] |
Materials 100% recycled aluminum enclosure[20] - Corning[R] Gorilla[R] Glass 6 cover glass | Materials Soft touch polycarbonate unibody - Corning[R] Gorilla[R] Glass 3 cover glass | Materials Soft touch polycarbonate unibody - Corning[R] Gorilla[R] Glass 3 cover glass |
Charging Fast charging[21] - Wireless charging[6] and reverse wireless charging[7] | Charging Fast charging[21] | Charging Fast charging[22] |
Water and dust resistant[10] Yes | Water and dust resistant No | Water and dust resistant No |

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Sold By | GoodStuff CR Division | Esquared Outlets | Edge Cellular | bayshine Trading | Sell Phone Basement LLC | Amazon.com |
display size | 6 inches | 6.1 inches | 6 inches | 6.4 inches | 6 inches | 6.7 inches |
memory capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 256 GB |
model name | Pixel 5 | Pixel 7a | Pixel | Pixel 6 | Google Pixel 5 | Moto G Stylus 5G |
operating system | Android 11.0 | Android 13.0 | Android | Android | Android 11.0 | Android 14 |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi |
display type | AMOLED | OLED | — | OLED | OLED | OLED |
average talk time | 48 hours | — | 15 hours | 4614 minutes | — | — |
cpu manufacturer | Qualcomm | — | Qualcomm | — | Qualcomm | — |
input interface | touch screen | touch screen | — | touch screen | touch screen | touch screen stylus pen |
water resistance | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water repellent |
gps navigation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
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Product Dimensions | 5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.176 ounces |
ASIN | B08H8Y7W47 |
Item model number | GA01986-US |
Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,481 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #620 in Cell Phones |
OS | Android 11.0 |
RAM | 8 GB |
Wireless communication technologies | Cellular, Wi-Fi |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
GPS | True |
Special features | Wireless Charging |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Other camera features | Front |
Form Factor | Smartphone |
Color | Sorta Sage |
Phone Talk Time | 48 Hours |
Whats in the box | USB-C to USB-A Quick Switch adapter, Google Pixel USB-C™ earbuds [Limited Geographies], 18w Charger, 1.0m USB-C to USB-C C1 cable |
Manufacturer | |
Date First Available | September 30, 2020 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Standing screen display size | 6 Inches |
Weight | 0.01 Pounds |
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Meet Pixel 5, the ultimate Google phone with the speed of 5G.[2] It has the helpful stuff you need in a phone, with an extra boost of 5G speed. So you can download a movie in seconds,[3] take stunning ultrawide photos in any light, and keep going with an all-day battery that can last up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver.[8] Pixel 5 also charges wirelessly,[6] keeps your data safe, blocks robocalls,[11] and is water-resistant.[10] It’s the super helpful 5G Google cell phone at a helpful price. And it’s an unlocked smartphone, so you can choose the data plan and carrier that work for you.[1]
[1] Works with all major carriers. Contact carrier for details. 5G service is carrier dependent.
[2] Requires a 5G data plan (sold separately). 5G service and roaming not available on all carrier networks or in all areas. Contact carrier for details about current 5G network performance, compatibility, and availability. Phone connects to 5G networks, but 5G service, speed, and performance depend on many factors including, but not limited to, carrier network capabilities, device configuration and capabilities, network traffic, location, signal strength, and signal obstruction. Actual results may vary. Some features not available in all areas. Data rates may apply.
[3] Download speed claims based on testing videos from three streaming platforms. Average download time was less than sixty seconds. File sizes varied between 449MB and 1.3GB. Download speed depends upon many factors, such as file size, content provider and network connection. Testing conducted in an internal 5G network lab and on pre-production hardware in California in July/August 2020. Actual download speeds may be slower.
[4] Enabling gameplay with cellular data may increase your mobile data usage up to 2.7GB/hr. Gameplay is service-, network-, connection-, and game-dependent, and may not be available for all games in all areas. Users may experience inconsistent gameplay. Stadia requires account creation.
[5] Hotspot capability subject to carrier plan.
[6] Qi-compatible. Wireless charger sold separately.
[7] Designed to charge Qi-certified devices. Use of Battery Share significantly reduces Pixel battery life. Cases may interfere with charging and will reduce charging speed. Charge speeds may vary.
[8] For “All day”: Maximum battery life based on testing using a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of other features. Testing conducted on two major carrier networks using Sub-6 GHz non-standalone 5G (ENDC) connectivity. For “Up to 48 hours”: Maximum battery life based on testing using a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity). Testing conducted on two major carrier networks. For both claims: Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 battery testing conducted by a third party in California in mid 2020 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that, for the “up to 48 hour claim” only, Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.
[9] Android version updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.
[10] Pixel 5 has a dust and water protection rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529. Charger and accessories are not water or dust resistant. Water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and may be compromised due to normal wear and tear, repair, disassembly or damage.
[11] US only. English only. Call Screen may not detect all spam calls.
[12] Screen sharing not available on group calls. Requires Wi-Fi or 5G internet connection. Not available on all apps and content. Data rates may apply. 5G service, speed and performance depend on many factors including, but not limited to, carrier network capabilities, device configuration and capabilities, network traffic, location, signal strength, and signal obstruction.
[13] Some third-party apps and data may not be transferred automatically.
[14] Subscriptions may be required. [15] Not available for all apps and content. Display automatically adjusts to optimize for best viewing and battery performance.
[16] Storage specifications refer to capacity before formatting. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
[17] Maximum battery life based on testing using a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of other features. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 battery testing conducted by a third party in California in mid 2020 on pre-production hardware and software, using default settings. Testing conducted on two major carrier networks using Sub-6 GHz non-standalone 5G (ENDC) connectivity. Actual battery life may be lower.
[18] Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.
[19] Back housing only.
[20] Up to 18W wired charging rates are based upon use of the included charger plugged into a wall outlet. Actual results may be slower.
[21] Charging rates are based upon use of the included charger plugged into a wall outlet. Actual results may vary.
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Customers appreciate the phone's good camera, long battery life, and vivid screen resolution. They find it a decently built phone with a 90Hz display that looks great. However, some customers dislike the sound quality. Opinions differ on speed, size, and fingerprint sensor.
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Customers generally like the phone quality. They say it's a decent phone with good picture quality and a good camera. The device is great, but it doesn't work reliably as a phone. The battery life is great, and the camera quality is still great. Some customers just want a good quality built phone and don't heavily game or do a lot of other activities. It feels solid, but not overly weighty.
"Great phone. Really enjoying my first week with it. PROS:..." Read more
"...The phone feels solid, but not overly weighty. It's sits in a jeans pocket nicely. Sits nicely in the hand, too. Just enough weight...." Read more
"...But Pixel 5's sensor is in a different league. It's so fast and reliable, and I can successfully unlock almost 99% of the time! 2...." Read more
"...The fingerprint reader never fails, the screen doesn't shatter, this thing just takes it...." Read more
Customers appreciate the phone's battery life. They say it lasts all day, gets 5 days between charges, and charges about 3% every 2 minutes.
"...charging, the super quick fingerprint scanner, and the excellent battery life. NON-ISSUES (FOR ME):..." Read more
"...vanilla Android, snappy performance, beautiful pictures and battery for days sum it up...." Read more
"...90hz refresh rate really helps make things feel fluid. - Battery life is the best i've had on a phone period..." Read more
"...Battery life has been exceptional with full use and every option turned on I can easily make it through two days on a charge...." Read more
Customers like the phone's screen quality. They say it has a decent appearance, functions correctly, and comes out of the box as advertised. The photos have vivid colors and are nicely exposed. The 90Hz display looks great, and the phone looks and feels modern for an older phone.
"...All in all, this is a 5-star phone for me. Looks great, and it's well rounded. Recommended." Read more
"...The pictures are nicely exposed and vibrant in any but the poorest conditions. It's a great size and weight for a smartphone...." Read more
"...The symmetrical bezel design looks amazing. It's pretty much of the same size of Pixel 3, but houses a slightly bigger screen...." Read more
"...Great photos, great videos, good battery life, just a great phone...." Read more
Customers appreciate the smooth screen resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. They find the animations and performance to be smooth. The cameras capture clear, vibrant photos even in low light conditions. Overall, customers are satisfied with the picture quality and speed of the phone despite its slower SoC and lower resolution.
"...faster and snappier than my Pixel 2, and the 90hz makes it all look buttery smooth...." Read more
"...The screen looks rich and smooth as silk, but not oversaturated...." Read more
"...2. The phone is smooth as butter thanks to the 90hz screen and 8 gigs of RAM...." Read more
"...The camera is stellar. - I love the screen. - Very smooth despite all the noise about it having a mid-tier chipset...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the phone's speed. Some find it decently fast, with a reliable fingerprint reader and smooth navigation. Others mention issues like slow performance, drops, and poor voice recognition.
"...Loving the 90hz refresh, the comfortable size, the small bezels, the 5G, the pure Android experience, the fast wireless charging, the super quick..." Read more
"...Clean, vanilla Android, snappy performance, beautiful pictures and battery for days sum it up...." Read more
"...you take a picture to let the software work it's magic with the slower processor, but honestly I don't find it a big deal at all...." Read more
"...But Pixel 5's sensor is in a different league. It's so fast and reliable, and I can successfully unlock almost 99% of the time! 2...." Read more
Customers have different views on the size. Some find it comfortable and compact, fitting in pockets. Others mention that it's smaller than they are used to, with a small screen and top bar that wastes space. There are also complaints about a small battery and storage capacity issues.
"...Loving the 90hz refresh, the comfortable size, the small bezels, the 5G, the pure Android experience, the fast wireless charging, the super quick..." Read more
"...And if it's to work, it needs to be really, really clean. The fit and finish is nice, and I didn't get an example with the half installed screen...." Read more
"...The screen size is a bit small, even at 6in display for me but it works smoothly between the 60 to 90 hrs display rate...." Read more
"...It's pretty much of the same size of Pixel 3, but houses a slightly bigger screen. Feels comfortable holding in hand or keeping in pocket...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fingerprint sensor. Some say it's consistent, instant, and works well. Others mention it doesn't work all the time, isn't as reliable as they'd like, and has issues with the proximity sensor not working or no on-body detection.
"...pure Android experience, the fast wireless charging, the super quick fingerprint scanner, and the excellent battery life...." Read more
"...Pros: 1. TOP-NOTCH fingerprint sensor...." Read more
"...The fingerprint sensor isn't as reliable as I'd like, and that it's surface looks like the texture on the rest of the back of the phone means that..." Read more
"...The fingerprint reader never fails, the screen doesn't shatter, this thing just takes it...." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the phone's sound quality. They say the speaker is tinny and metallic during phone calls. The phone voice is low-end, and there is a loud shutter noise when Do not Disturb is enabled. Some units had defective speakers that drained battery at a rate of 20 percent. The in-display speaker is not bad but expected more.
"...Cons: 1. The under-display earpiece slightly affects call quality (degrades about 20%) and muffles as a speaker...." Read more
"...The Bad - The speakers are very mediocre. - Haptics are average...." Read more
"...As for the call quality,.... Ah, I love it! Crystal clear sound quality and you don't seem to have to hold it just right to your ear like..." Read more
"...but sounds tinny to me at high volume, this is because there is no speakers built in but uses a vibration technology to play sound through your phone..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020Color: Just BlackStyle: Phone OnlyVerified PurchaseGreat phone. Really enjoying my first week with it.
PROS:
All the pros are fairly well documented online so I won't dwell too much on them. Loving the 90hz refresh, the comfortable size, the small bezels, the 5G, the pure Android experience, the fast wireless charging, the super quick fingerprint scanner, and the excellent battery life.
NON-ISSUES (FOR ME):
I had a few concerns going in which turned out to be non-issues for me:
1) Gap between screen and body: There were many reports online of an inconsistent gap between the screen and aluminum body of the phone, with an especially large gap near the corner with the camera. Maybe I got lucky, but did not have this issue. There's a VERY small gap on my phone, but it's consistent all the way around, appears to be by design, and doesn't bother me at all.
2) Speakers: I'm coming from a Pixel 2 which has stereo front firing speakers. While I do notice the lack of stereo sound on the Pixel 5, I found the overall volume and clarity of the Pixel 5 to be better actually. Does it compete with the best phones out there in terms of sound? Probably not. But for my purposes it is more than adequate. I also found the behind-screen speaker for phone calls to be fine. It's a little weird for the whole phone to vibrate when someone's talking, but I've already gotten used to it.
3) Old camera hardware: Coming from a Pixel 2 which takes good photos, the Pixel 5 is incrementally better. It's not going to compete with an iPhone 12 Pro in all departments, but it's still good even though the main camera hardware is a couple years old. Wide-angle is nice to have.
4) Midrange processor: I really haven't noticed this being an issue yet. Granted, I don't do a ton of photo processing or gaming on the phone. But for everyday tasks it's totally fine. Definitely faster and snappier than my Pixel 2, and the 90hz makes it all look buttery smooth.
5) Lack of squeeze-for-assistant: I'm already getting used to swiping up from the corner. Not really missing this feature as much as I thought I would.
MINOR CONS:
1) The bio-resin on edges near the screen seems a little rough, and the cutout for the USB-C port could have been rounded a bit so the edge wasn't so "sharp". Neither seem like defects, but I used to use my pinky as a ledge to sit the phone on, and now that's a little uncomfortable. Just an adjustment I'll need to make. I don't use a case, so if you're planning on using one this issue will be moot for you.
2) Screen viewing angle seems slightly narrow. In normal use this is not an issue, but it it's not quite as good as an iPhone XS or 11.
3) No telephoto. I've never had one so I don't know what I'm missing. I think I have more use for wide-angle so it's an ok tradeoff for me, but it would have been nice to have telephoto too. If you have a Pixel 4 and use the telephoto a lot, this might not be the upgrade path for you.
4) This is more of an Android 11/app developer issue, but a lot of apps, including some Google apps like Chrome, don't do a good job of showing off the small uniform bezels on the Pixel 5. You still end up with black bars at the top and bottom in most cases behind the notification area at the top and the gesture line at the bottom. They should really be transparent, especially at the bottom. Maybe that'll improve with time, but it's hard to actually appreciate the nice bezels on the phone on anything but the home screen.
All in all, this is a 5-star phone for me. Looks great, and it's well rounded. Recommended.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020Color: Just BlackStyle: Phone OnlyVerified PurchaseI'm reluctant to pay this much for a smartphone as they're pretty much a consumable these days. That said, the Pixel 5 is a fantastic phone. Clean, vanilla Android, snappy performance, beautiful pictures and battery for days sum it up. The cell and WiFi radios outperform my Essential phone by a country mile. I can make phone calls on Verizon from my house, something the last three phones were not able to do reliably. It will stay connected to our spotty WiFi better than any other phone or tablet I've owned. The pictures are nicely exposed and vibrant in any but the poorest conditions. It's a great size and weight for a smartphone. The screen looks rich and smooth as silk, but not oversaturated. The fingerprint sensor isn't as reliable as I'd like, and that it's surface looks like the texture on the rest of the back of the phone means that you can't glance at it to see if it's clean. And if it's to work, it needs to be really, really clean. The fit and finish is nice, and I didn't get an example with the half installed screen. I like the texture that's been applied to the body, even if it reminds me of Plastidip. The phone feels solid, but not overly weighty. It's sits in a jeans pocket nicely. Sits nicely in the hand, too. Just enough weight. Just enough. The GPS receiver appears to be quite a bit more sensitive than any previous phone of mine. It locks in on location fast, and in many places others never see the satellites. Wireless charging is, well, nice, if not the ultimate experience. Most of that is not an reflection of the phone. It's nice to be able to just lay the phone on a charger for the night. Small, round chargers, however, leave the phone vulnerable to being knocked off the nightstand. I switched to one that's a rounded rectangle, similar in size to the phone. Happiness. And, it's easier to get the phone placed relative to the charger's coil so that it will charge. Wireless charging is slow, of course, but the Pixel 5 will charge from 15% to full overnight. Speaking of charging, the Pixel 5 is relatively slow to charge when plugged into USB-C, but not to the point of being a real problem. Just don't expect to throw 50% charge on it while you're in the shower. I'm still learning the camera app, but it's more than good enough from what I've seen so far. Portrait Light would be useful on any subject, but Google only shows the control if they think the subject is human. Yes, some of us take pictures of cats, too, and that lighting magic would be nice to have. Maybe it will develop enough over time to be used in any picture.
So, all in all, the Pixel 5 is a significant upgrade, and an outstanding smartphone experience. I do recommend.
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Abel Ruiz C.Reviewed in Mexico on June 25, 2022
3.0 out of 5 stars No son nuevos y sellados.
Color: Sorta SageStyle: Phone OnlyVerified PurchaseNo son nuevos, pedí el color verde y venía en una caja de un pixel 5 pero negro. La pantalla se ve un poco despegada cuando deslizas el dedo para ir atrás sientes que raspa el cristal en el dedo.
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JonatanReviewed in Spain on March 22, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Productos de Google nunca fallan
Color: Just BlackStyle: Phone OnlyVerified PurchaseEl producto cumple la función descrita, no deja de ser un producto de Google, con actualizaciones y seguridad al día. Android puro.
- AbdulmalekReviewed in Saudi Arabia on February 2, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Good phone
Color: Just BlackStyle: Phone OnlyVerified PurchaseGood condition, works fine until today
- Ronit RayReviewed in India on October 8, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a great product!
Color: Sorta SageStyle: Phone OnlyVerified PurchaseI was initially worried since it was not launched in India. But I have received the original Pixel 5 5G product (Sorta Sage). The color and finish are brilliant. It is the best design till date by Google. The sound system is okay. The battery life is impressive. The video quality has improved a lot over the last phones. Photos as usual are top of the line and better than any other phone on the market. The price is a bit too high since it is imported but what to do anyway.
5 Stars!
- Nikhil ChanneReviewed in India on July 6, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Google Pixel *****
Color: Just BlackStyle: Phone OnlyVerified PurchaseOne of the best phone I have ever used by all prospective. Camera quality much more better then those quad cameras present in today's phones. Bettery life great for now😃. Once I charged it last more than one 30 hrs. But if your not gamer 😂. And very thin, lightweight phone I have ever used.
In simple words this is very plane,simple and sober phone for classic personality person.
Nikhil ChanneGoogle Pixel *****
Reviewed in India on July 6, 2021
In simple words this is very plane,simple and sober phone for classic personality person.
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