Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Why is Google Pixel 5 better than Google Pixel 6?
Higher pixel density: 432 ppi vs 411 ppi
Lighter: 151 g vs 207 g
Narrower: 70.4 mm vs 74.8 mm
Shorter: 144.7 mm vs 158.6 mm
Why is Google Pixel 6 better than Google Pixel 5?
Bigger battery capacity: 4614 mAh vs 4080 mAh
More megapixels main camera: 50 MP & 12 MP vs 16 MP & 12.2 MP
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.8 GHz & 2 x 2.25 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz vs 1 x 2.4 GHz & 1 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 735300 vs 275000
The phone is 1 year newer
Better display resolution: 1080 x 2400 px vs 1080 x 2340 px
Higher charging speed: 30W vs 18W
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.4" vs 6"
Higher wireless charging speed: 30W vs 18W
More internal storage: 128GB, 256GB vs 128GB
More color options: Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black vs Just Black, Sorta Sage
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Height
144.7 mm
Width
70.4 mm
Thickness
8 mm
Screen size
6"
Weight
151 g
Height
158.6 mm
Width
74.8 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
Screen size
6.4"
Weight
207 g
Height
144.7 mm
Width
70.4 mm
Thickness
8 mm
Screen size
6"
Weight
151 g
Height
158.6 mm
Width
74.8 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
Screen size
6.4"
Weight
207 g
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Score 4.0
Google Pixel 5
Score 4.3
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Score 4.0
Score 4.3
TechRadar
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Google Pixel 6
Tech Advisor
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
PhoneArena
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
PCMag
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Smartprix
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
AnTuTu Score
Google Pixel 5
275000
Google Pixel 6
735300 +167.38%
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Google Pixel 5
1084
Google Pixel 6
6379 +488.47%
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
Google Pixel 5
1042
Google Pixel 6
6686 +541.65%
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Google Pixel 5
1535
Google Pixel 6
2728 +77.72%
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Google Pixel 5
570
Google Pixel 6
998 +75.09%
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
From $ 135
From $ 188
From € 220
From € 186
Google Pixel 5
The Google Pixel 5 is a flagship device that excels in delivering a seamless Android experience with its clean and intuitive interface. Sporting a 6-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, it provides smooth scrolling and vibrant visuals. Powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor, the Pixel 5 ensures reliable performance, supporting 5G connectivity for faster speeds.
Its standout feature is the camera system—featuring a 12.2MP main lens and a 16MP ultra-wide lens. Google's computational photography ensures stunning photos, even in low light, with features like Night Sight and Portrait Mode. The 4,080mAh battery supports 18W fast charging and wireless charging, keeping you powered throughout the day. With water resistance, solid build quality, and a minimalist design, the Pixel 5 is perfect for those who value a pure Android experience and exceptional camera performance.
Google Pixel 6
The Google Pixel 6 offers an impressive balance of design, performance, and advanced features. Equipped with Google’s custom-built Tensor chip, it ensures fast performance and efficient AI-driven tasks, ideal for multitasking and photography. The 6.4-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate provides vibrant colors and smooth visuals.
The standout feature is its camera system, with a 50MP main sensor and advanced AI software, capturing stunning photos in all lighting conditions. The phone runs on a clean Android experience with regular updates. With a 4,614mAh battery and 30W fast charging, it keeps you powered throughout the day.
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Specs
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Design
Weight
151 g
207 g
Thickness
8 mm
8.9 mm
Width
70.4 mm
74.8 mm
Height
144.7 mm
158.6 mm
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
1.5 m
Volume
81.5 cm³
105.58 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Just Black, Sorta Sage
Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black
French Repairability Index
6
6.4
Display
Screen size
6"
6.4"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
432 ppi
411 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2340 px
1080 x 2400 px
Refresh rate
90Hz
90Hz
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 6
Gorilla Glass Victus
Supports HDR10
✔
✔
Supports HDR10+
✔
✔
Always-On Display
✔
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB
128GB, 256GB
RAM
8GB
8GB
Android version
Android 11
Android 14
CPU speed
1 x 2.4 GHz & 1 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
2 x 2.8 GHz & 2 x 2.25 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
750 MHz
848 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
3200 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
5 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
17 GB/s
-
OpenCL version
2
2
L2 cache
-
8 MB
DDR memory version
-
5
Maximum memory amount
12GB
12GB
L3 cache
-
4 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
8W
-
Release date
2020
2021
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Memory channels
2
-
Cameras
Main camera
16 MP & 12.2 MP
50 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
8MP
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.7 & f/2.2
f/2.2 & f/1.9
Has a dual-tone LED flash
-
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
-
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Optical zoom
0x
-
Number of flash LEDs
1
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has laser autofocus
-
✔
Shoots raw
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.0
f/2.0
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1 µm & 1.4 µm
1.2 µm & 1.25 µm
Shoots 360° panorama
-
✔
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
-
✔
Has location privacy options
-
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
-
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Can play games while they download
-
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
-
✔
Has an extra dim mode
-
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has dynamic theming
-
✔
Can offload apps
-
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
-
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
4080 mAh
4614 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
18W
30W
Wireless charging speed
12W
21W
Has reverse wireless charging
✔
✔
Reverse wireless charging speed
5W
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
24 hours
-
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
✔
✔
Has aptX HD
✔
-
Has aptX
✔
✔
Number of microphones
3
3
Features
Has 5G support
✔
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
3700 MBits/s
7350 MBits/s
Upload speed
1600 MBits/s
3670 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
3.1
3.1
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5.2
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an infrared sensor
-
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Supports ant+
✔
-
Has crash detection
✔
✔
Is DLNA-certified
✔
-
Has a heart rate monitor
✔
-
Google Pixel 5
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