I love this Phone and I'm kind of annoyed that the Pixels these days are getting bigger. The 4a and 5 have the perfect size. The Pixel 5 is a pleasantly normal phone. I'll miss it when it dies one day.
How long does your battery last? If you're using your phone around 8AM, what time does your pixel stop working would you say? I think my battery is dying because I have to charge around 5pm.
@@ks-bg5uk I'm a light-mid level user, and if I get up at 8AM with 100% battery, I can easily make it to bedtime around 10PM with 40% charge left. I purchased the phone secondhand from ebay in October. I find this thing sips battery like nothing, and I'm constantly amazed at how much battery I have. I find myself less often just charging at bedtime, and more often just taking occasional power sips throughout the week at my desk, for like 20-30 minutes if I have the time.
I always thought that this was the method LG could have used when they make the G5, but they chose not to. Then Apple and the Pixel 5 and so on did the same thing
I have traded pixel 5 for pixel 7, nor regrets but I do miss that back fingerprint sensor. Pixel 5 is a great phone even for 2023. Also really prefer the size of Pixel 5 over Pixel 7.
I get 2 days out of my phone easy, sometimes 3. It takes amazing pictures, always better than I expect when I load them on my 4k screen on my computer at home. The rear fingerprint is always a joy to use to unlock the phone. Also the size is perfect. Big enough to have a good view, small enough to one hand it and use it as a proper tool. You don't know how many times I've just whipped it out of my pocket to grab a quick photo of a bird, or some other event that happened so fast.
The pixel 5 was honestly the perfect size, I dont like the fact they're making the phones bigger. I have pretty small hands so having something that actually FITS them is amazing! Its not like I couldn't use the 7 and I probably will update to the 7 when I can get it for a good price (200$ and under renewed)
Sold my P6 & bought P5 new set for usd440. I don't mind the price...just love this phone esp. for the size/weight, camera & that minimal bezel screen. Looks clean & simple. As for the camera I think bcoz of that Sony IMX363 lens it took better photos than my previous P6 which use samsung lens..at least for me. I tried both phones side by side.
Pixel 5 was the last of the great Pixels. I don't like the new ones ( pixel 6 onwards) pixel 7 is too glossy and fancy looking, which I don't like! My pixel 4a takes better photos than my pixel 6 and that's no exaggeration!
What a great review! Thanks. Love my Pixel 5 (now Android 14) and own almost all Pixel models. Just got the Pixel 8 Pro (traded up P7P for $550), but I just carry the Pixel 5 with me, along with an iPhone SE.
Android 14 and battery works fine for me.@@kooroshmesschi I can't tell if it would be worse than it was on 13.... But I would not claim to be any expert judge on battery life.
Just picked one of these up as my 3xl has the constant 'usb charging' notification which was doing my head in. FP sensor was a must for me. Only been a couple of days but pretty happy so far.
My favorite phone this year. Bought a iPhone 13 pro in the beginning of the year but got bored of it right away, great phone but boring ASF. Then bought Note 20 Ultra, amazing but huge phone and battery wasn't great. Bought the Pixel 5 and loved it, immediately sold my iPhone and Galaxy.
I bought the Pixel 5 upon release. I have smedium hands at best and I really enjoyed the feel of the phone when texting and using the phone. The 90hz screen was butter, battery power wasn't too bad. I gave up on it not long after I bought it because the earpiece speaker was pissing me off and the phone consistently ran hot under any moderate tasks. In comparison, I have an iPhone SE 2020 and sure it runs hot, from time to time ONLY. The chipset is just better and obviously iOS is an app driven experience.
Just got mine for $200 … still holds up I was always a fan of pixel phones I had the 2, 2xL and the 4 and 4xL . I now own both iPhone 14 and Google pixel 5 and am not a fan of the new designs. My favourite was the 4 design the most but the 5 design with the matte back slim finish is taking the top spot for me. Thanks for this review and you will definitely get your bang for your buck. I see people selling the iPhone 8 for $200+ re sell and pixel 4 and 5 for. $175-$225. Pixel hands down .
It's nice to have a phone that you can use with one hand like the Pixel 5. I tried the Galaxy s20 FE and it's too big and awkward and hard to lock - for whatever reason. So I went back to the s10e which has a 5.9 inch screen and is very convenient. The pixel 5 sounds like it would be a very handy phone with a small 6 inch screen. In addition the back is not made of glass, which is great because glass backs to phones is the biggest most idiotic mistake that's been made with cell phones ever.
Yeh I don't get it - glass back adds unneccessary weight and it can shatter - for what? We use glass on the front of phones for an obvious reason - why the heck do I need to see through the back of my phone? It's not like Samsung or Apple are showing you the battery or the charging coils through that back glass... in fact it would be good if they did, at least there's something interesting to look at in that case.
GSMArena reviewed Pixel 5 in 2020 and stated that the phone's SD 765G perfomance is de-tuned / handicapped that it levels SD 720 performance. So, I was wondering in 2022/23 whether the performance remains the same or is there's any software updates that fix the said issue. TQ
it's not surprising, I think everyone is somewhat catching on that the yearly release of every brand's flagship or mid-range phone isn't really a big deal anymore. It's more or less going to be the same as last year's phone with some design change and slapping their logo on it. Funny enough I opened up the Pixel 2XL the other day and I was surprised how well it still held up for a really old phone. For better or for worse the post P5 era of Google is more or less abandoning the identity of their pixel phones that fans enjoy to go chase the dream of being the Android equivalent of Apple except with none of the QCs of Apple products. I rock the P5a now and someday I have to upgrade to a new Pixel but I don't really need a much bigger phone like the Samsungs/Apple phones, I want the rear/side FP scanner, I want the more durable design (no glass backing), and of course the efficient operations of having a Google phone + Google's Android OS advantage, I don't want the battery issues and other random issues that comes with Google needing to screw up a release to fix it.
On top of that I love the Pixel 5's compact design, after owning a 6 Pro for a year I decided there's no need for me to have a gigantic phone which is harder to put back into / get out of my pocket.
I will keep my Pixel 5 as long as I can. I've had the original, Pixel 2, Pixel 3axl and now the 5. All great except for the Pixel 2's battery life which stunk.
Yeh same. Nothing released in 2021/2022/2023 leaves me thinking "This will be my next phone". Here's hoping 2024 brings a Pixel 5 refresh.... long-shot I guess 😅
Like your review but maybe you could talk more about comparing pixel 5 with the new phones in2022 /2023. If you’re just doing basic review like everyone did when pixel5 launched, whats the point of this video at all?
Tbh I really want a pixel for GrapheneOS but I absolutely hate how large the newer pixels are & I don't like the idea of buying the budget A option just to get a normal sized phone! I think at this stage I would rather just buy the Pixel 5. For reference I'm still using a Galaxy S7 perfectly fine, I only use my for Signal, GPS, & TH-cam
What is missing from this review is any mention of the AI-powered features that are exclusive to the Google Tensor processors in the Google Pixel 6 and up. Hopefully, the rumors are true that the Pixel 8 will be more like the Pixel 5 in terms of design.
Good video and yeah if you can get this phone at under $200 price it might be worth it The only problem is the Pixel 6a goes on sale for $299 and that would be I have to say a phone that would last a lot longer
I got mine off eBayuk with 20% off a few weeks ago it's not brand new but it works great 😃 I have also seen good value ones at cash converters and cash generator and you get a 12 month warranty 😊
@@kishamaina1851 Hi, Yes the camera is still fantastic 😍 it just doesn't have the zoom of newer ones and the front facing camera isn't the best but the normal camera is amazing for the money I don't think it can be beaten
Me too. Just upgraded from a 3a. Everything is way snappier because of the faster storage technology. And the 5a is plagued with motherboard and screen issues.
@@francosanchez5547 yeah, I can barely see imprints of the case that the previous owner had on the back... I'm getting a dbrand skin anyway... The screen is still immaculate and the fingerprint scanner works great!
I have a pixel 7 pro and I picked up one of these on Amazon renewed to switch back and forth from so I have a smaller phone to carry around when going out at night
u missed 1 important feature of pixel 5. Pixel 5 is the last phone that still offer unlimited photo storage in high quality if not in original quality. pixel 5a/6/7 doesn't have this anymore.
Under 16 mp (which would be normal, just with compression) is unlimited on the 5. But “full quality” is only on the pixel 1. It’s also $3 a month for 200gb with is $36 a year.
@@RealWorldReview i know. I am an active google maps contributor and i already have 2tb of photos and videos uploaded via my pixel5. quality is more than good for me ☺️
I wish they would produce another small phone like the pixel 5 or the 4a. Sadly software support for the 5 runs out on october 23 and the 4a in august.
@@Freddy_only1INGANIYE I think they stopped manufacturing them a while ago. It means it doesn't get software updates anymore, which could lead to bad security.
4:09 Google guaranteed Android version updates are based on shipping release time but not presentation time, even though Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G both presented at the same time.
I'd like to upgrade my P5 but the rear mounted finger print scanner is a MANDATORY FEATURE. Makes unlocking the phone a breeze & doubles as a notification bar manager regardless of what screen you're on
I've bought a refurbished one it's really good but only issue is vibration doesn't work at all I've tried everything not sure if it's a software issue or a hardware.
aagh, the last true Pixel with unlimited Google Photos uploads. Bought it on release and just paid 155€ for a replacement screen, because I love this thing and all followup models are just too big.
Hello, Matt. I currently have pixel 3 as my secondary phone. I really want to upgrade to pixel 5. My pixel 3 is working just fine except the battery. Is pixel 5 speaker better than pixel 3 in terms of the bass? I don't really care about the loudness, tbh. TIA if you have time to answer this.
I think that that pixel 5 has a better speaker with enough bass. cz for example me i havee pixel 4a and it has a good speaker with enough stereo in terms of bass and treble
the last Compact (not last picel :) ) For me the p6 (after android 13 is the best pixel) . But yes the size is difficult to get use . The 6.1 6a maybe its the best current option according to the size. Anyway thats what majority of buyers like and thats what companies follow. (see iphone mini series etc) iphone 7 got i tad smaller by the way which is welcome but not perfect.
Rocking the pixel 5, but the battery is failing. Going to trade in for a Pixel 8, since rumor is that the pixel 8 will be smaller than that monstrosity of a phone that is Pixel 7. Though the Nothing phone 2 is looking pretty tempting
I want this phone because I was hoping it would be good as a business phone. I want to step.away from cheap android phones, and I recently learned google owns android and the pixel is still android software. Do you recommend this for small business owners? Also I want to learn how to utilize google better for my business and improving my life over all. Any thoughts or insights? Thank you. I appreciate the video!
Had mine for about 8months before it took a crap on me. Kept turning off & on for about 20mins and when it came back it was frozen and wouldn't let you do anything but turn it off. Hopefully y'all have a better experience because i spent 800 bucks for a phone that didn't last a year.
Actually I’m planning to upgrade from my pixel 4a to the 5, can have the 5 here in France for 200€ brand new, there is no mid range phone that im interesting in, only the Oppo find x5 would be an alternative since it can be found for 400€. Will make my choice end of month.
I never tried Pixel. If I did the 5 does seem like the last true Pixel. I think now they’re just going too mainstream and being just another phone like everyone else. Nothing about the 7 REALLY stands out from the iPhones or Samsungs. Except for the Pixel exclusives that have already been on their phones for years now.
You missed the most important feature of Pixel 5 that's superior to any newer Android devices: **Unlimited** High Quality Google Photos Backup!!! It is the last Pixel devices that is bound by the terms and condition to provide life long unlimited quota photos backup.
I pay $360 for 10 years of 200gb of storage lol that’s why that doesn’t matter to me. Also it’s going to be on the phone, so the backup wouldn’t matter. If I got another device, I’d lose unlimited moving forward. Right?
Do you still get unlimited storage if you bought the phone second hand? And how does it work if you have multiple devices signed on to the same gmail account? Only photos taken with the pixel get unlimited storage?
I love the phone i had it for one day only set it up to use it . But returned the next day since no calls or texts were going in or out....the phone was supposed be new ???? Sometimes i think companies pic a detected phone or pre owned phones and try to get rid of them... Im actually looking into getting a pixel 5 again what do you think?
is it worth it to hop over to a pixel 5 from an s21 ultra? would it be a huge downgrade? I don't game at all, and if I did game it would be the occasional rhythm game. the battery life on my s21 ultra has been cheeks lately. should I just upgrade to something newer? I really like the form factor of the pixel 5. when I got s21 ultra my top two choices were the pixel 5 and this phone.
You write real world review, not testing speak + mic quality, not testing if the x52 5G modem gives decent speeds, not testing typical situations where phones get warm or even overheat... why am i here anyway.
Maybe that's why I didn't mention it? People say overheat but do you know what happens when this phone overheats? It powers off. That NEVER happens when people say "my phone's overheating!". Signal is not an issue, but Verizon customers may say otherwise. I also am not testing it at your house, so it doesn't matter (unless it fails in places other phones normally work, or the speeds of usage are slower)
I loved my Pixel 5. I had it since June '21, but it fell on the ground a month ago, breaking the screen and rendering it unusable... Which was a shame, because the phone was perfect - perfect form factor, clean android, great cameras, 90hz display with great colours.. If you can find a Pixel 5 for around 300 dollars, take it!
just bought an open box pixel 5 for $140, getting rid of my pixel 6 that ive never liked cause its too big and heavy. wiah i knew the 5 was the answer a long time ago
The pixel 3-5a for size, with a headphone jack but needed much better battery life and better cameras. Other than that I love them. Cept now they are becoming as pricy as frikkin apples. How hard is it to have cheap great mobile phones ffs.
Last pixel software updates are not what they claim. Our pixel 3a was discontinued. Amd the pixel 4. Both no longer get software updates thanks to google removing the unlimited photos. That was also my last straw with pixel phones. No no more apple supports its iphone 6 still. No excuse for google to pull out on updates.
Hey Matt I currently bought a pixel 5, the phone is in mint condition but the battery on this thing drains fast, i bought this phone as the website mentioned unboxed nd in mint condition, is it common after the 13 update
ofcourse its a good phone, The problem is that u cannot buy it new. Yes, you can get a refurbished - with 80% battery and poorly glued screen (forget about IP67 on refurbs) - but thats not worth it.
my 4a glass cracked & screen has defect. Replacement costs the same as a used unit. i ended up getting the 5a as it's the latest among the rest of the true pixels. Miss the 4a size though and Just Black is much nicer than Mostly Black when aged
@@sc337 homie, I'm holding the 4a and the 5 right next to one another. They are literally the same size. I mean, not literally but you'd have to look insanely close to tell the difference. The 4a's weight makes a bigger difference in its one hand-ability than any difference in size.
@@ethancarey6611 yeah they're literally the same in terms of size. But I was talking about the 5a bruh. It's not as sleek as the 4a & 5. Guess just have to get used to it
I hope you're regularly backing up your data. The 5a is notorious for motherboard failures. Google actually increased their repair program for this phone by a year because of it.
I'm a pixel fanboy. I started with the Pixel 1, then jumped up to Pixel 4. I kept holding off for a new Pixel 7 Flip release...but it never happened. So I finally jumped ship to Samsung Z Flip 4. I'll return to Pixel ONLY when they release the Flip.
I love this Phone and I'm kind of annoyed that the Pixels these days are getting bigger. The 4a and 5 have the perfect size. The Pixel 5 is a pleasantly normal phone. I'll miss it when it dies one day.
I have same opinion, IDK why noone can make small good 5,5-6 inch phone nowadays
How long does your battery last? If you're using your phone around 8AM, what time does your pixel stop working would you say? I think my battery is dying because I have to charge around 5pm.
@@ks-bg5uk I'm a light-mid level user, and if I get up at 8AM with 100% battery, I can easily make it to bedtime around 10PM with 40% charge left. I purchased the phone secondhand from ebay in October. I find this thing sips battery like nothing, and I'm constantly amazed at how much battery I have. I find myself less often just charging at bedtime, and more often just taking occasional power sips throughout the week at my desk, for like 20-30 minutes if I have the time.
Same here
I agree with you 👍, I mostly like a 5 or 5.5 compact size display ever.
All manufacturers should adopt the Pixel's 5 rear construction, which is super strong but capable of wireless charging
I always thought that this was the method LG could have used when they make the G5, but they chose not to. Then Apple and the Pixel 5 and so on did the same thing
@@RealWorldReview It was the method that LG used to make the G5. They just didnt include wireless charging.
Pixel 5 is hands down the best phone Google has made. The perfect size for a pocketable phone.
100% agree.
I have traded pixel 5 for pixel 7, nor regrets but I do miss that back fingerprint sensor. Pixel 5 is a great phone even for 2023. Also really prefer the size of Pixel 5 over Pixel 7.
i can not use a phone without the back fingerprint scanner, its just so comfortable
Pixel 5 design + Tensor with tsmc= perfect.
My all time favourite phone. I'm planning ahead. I've just order two new ones from Ebay. Both under £200 each, still in the box!
Do you recommend?
I get 2 days out of my phone easy, sometimes 3. It takes amazing pictures, always better than I expect when I load them on my 4k screen on my computer at home. The rear fingerprint is always a joy to use to unlock the phone.
Also the size is perfect. Big enough to have a good view, small enough to one hand it and use it as a proper tool. You don't know how many times I've just whipped it out of my pocket to grab a quick photo of a bird, or some other event that happened so fast.
I got the pixel 7a and was using my 5G simultaneously.. the pixel 5 feels so much better in my hand, plus the fingerprint sensor in the back is king.
The pixel 5 was honestly the perfect size, I dont like the fact they're making the phones bigger.
I have pretty small hands so having something that actually FITS them is amazing!
Its not like I couldn't use the 7 and I probably will update to the 7 when I can get it for a good price (200$ and under renewed)
for me, google pixel 5 is still the best : ) ☺
still hold my pixel 5 since it came out
using pixel 5 too
Me too ❤️
Same
@@kamalkumarranpariya2223 does it overheat often
@@festusmukanu3944 not at all, as I do live in germany its colder here, not sure if that counts for device temperature
Sold my P6 & bought P5 new set for usd440. I don't mind the price...just love this phone esp. for the size/weight, camera & that minimal bezel screen. Looks clean & simple. As for the camera I think bcoz of that Sony IMX363 lens it took better photos than my previous P6 which use samsung lens..at least for me. I tried both phones side by side.
Pixel 5 was the last of the great Pixels. I don't like the new ones ( pixel 6 onwards) pixel 7 is too glossy and fancy looking, which I don't like! My pixel 4a takes better photos than my pixel 6 and that's no exaggeration!
@@KoalaBeer. same, I also have Android 11 on my Pixel 4a and I'm not sure if I should update
What a great review! Thanks. Love my Pixel 5 (now Android 14) and own almost all Pixel models. Just got the Pixel 8 Pro (traded up P7P for $550), but I just carry the Pixel 5 with me, along with an iPhone SE.
hi..is android 14 okay on this phone? I'm afraid to update my pixel 5 to 14 because of battery life problems that I heard
Android 14 and battery works fine for me.@@kooroshmesschi I can't tell if it would be worse than it was on 13.... But I would not claim to be any expert judge on battery life.
Honestly surprised people like the SE when the 13 Mini exists and is approaching its price
Just picked one of these up as my 3xl has the constant 'usb charging' notification which was doing my head in. FP sensor was a must for me. Only been a couple of days but pretty happy so far.
Google Pixel 5 is the best phone I ever used and no other phone can replace it by its size it's software and it's cameras
My favorite phone this year. Bought a iPhone 13 pro in the beginning of the year but got bored of it right away, great phone but boring ASF. Then bought Note 20 Ultra, amazing but huge phone and battery wasn't great. Bought the Pixel 5 and loved it, immediately sold my iPhone and Galaxy.
I just bought one from Amazon for $150. excited for it to come
How's the phone? Waiting for mine to be delivered 😬
do y'all still like it? really considering getting it!!
@@aseannessienot yeah I've been using it and I love it. Runs super smooth and the battery life is gret
@@frannypie. love it!
@@luisburciaga1230 deciding between this and the 6. great to hear :-)
I bought the Pixel 5 upon release. I have smedium hands at best and I really enjoyed the feel of the phone when texting and using the phone. The 90hz screen was butter, battery power wasn't too bad.
I gave up on it not long after I bought it because the earpiece speaker was pissing me off and the phone consistently ran hot under any moderate tasks. In comparison, I have an iPhone SE 2020 and sure it runs hot, from time to time ONLY. The chipset is just better and obviously iOS is an app driven experience.
Just got mine for $200 … still holds up I was always a fan of pixel phones I had the 2, 2xL and the 4 and 4xL . I now own both iPhone 14 and Google pixel 5 and am not a fan of the new designs. My favourite was the 4 design the most but the 5 design with the matte back slim finish is taking the top spot for me. Thanks for this review and you will definitely get your bang for your buck. I see people selling the iPhone 8 for $200+ re sell and pixel 4 and 5 for. $175-$225. Pixel hands down .
Where did you get yours from for that price?
How are you liking it
I assume for $200 it's used?
@@cpl8168 like new used
It's nice to have a phone that you can use with one hand like the Pixel 5. I tried the Galaxy s20 FE and it's too big and awkward and hard to lock - for whatever reason. So I went back to the s10e which has a 5.9 inch screen and is very convenient. The pixel 5 sounds like it would be a very handy phone with a small 6 inch screen. In addition the back is not made of glass, which is great because glass backs to phones is the biggest most idiotic mistake that's been made with cell phones ever.
Yeh I don't get it - glass back adds unneccessary weight and it can shatter - for what?
We use glass on the front of phones for an obvious reason - why the heck do I need to see through the back of my phone?
It's not like Samsung or Apple are showing you the battery or the charging coils through that back glass... in fact it would be good if they did, at least there's something interesting to look at in that case.
The 5A would be the last traditional pixel. Had the capacitive fingerprint sensor, the headphone jack.
GSMArena reviewed Pixel 5 in 2020 and stated that the phone's SD 765G perfomance is de-tuned / handicapped that it levels SD 720 performance. So, I was wondering in 2022/23 whether the performance remains the same or is there's any software updates that fix the said issue. TQ
It's the best design pixel ever. If I have to choose a new set of P5 & P6a or even the P6..I pick P5 anytime.
Also you need to mention, this is the last device from google before they turned greedy that comes with unlimited photos backup.
it's not surprising, I think everyone is somewhat catching on that the yearly release of every brand's flagship or mid-range phone isn't really a big deal anymore. It's more or less going to be the same as last year's phone with some design change and slapping their logo on it. Funny enough I opened up the Pixel 2XL the other day and I was surprised how well it still held up for a really old phone. For better or for worse the post P5 era of Google is more or less abandoning the identity of their pixel phones that fans enjoy to go chase the dream of being the Android equivalent of Apple except with none of the QCs of Apple products.
I rock the P5a now and someday I have to upgrade to a new Pixel but I don't really need a much bigger phone like the Samsungs/Apple phones, I want the rear/side FP scanner, I want the more durable design (no glass backing), and of course the efficient operations of having a Google phone + Google's Android OS advantage, I don't want the battery issues and other random issues that comes with Google needing to screw up a release to fix it.
On top of that I love the Pixel 5's compact design, after owning a 6 Pro for a year I decided there's no need for me to have a gigantic phone which is harder to put back into / get out of my pocket.
I will keep my Pixel 5 as long as I can. I've had the original, Pixel 2, Pixel 3axl and now the 5. All great except for the Pixel 2's battery life which stunk.
Yeh same. Nothing released in 2021/2022/2023 leaves me thinking "This will be my next phone".
Here's hoping 2024 brings a Pixel 5 refresh.... long-shot I guess 😅
00:33 good old times; twitter 😢❤
Like your review but maybe you could talk more about comparing pixel 5 with the new phones in2022 /2023. If you’re just doing basic review like everyone did when pixel5 launched, whats the point of this video at all?
Can we agree that back fingerprints are the best ?
I’d say sides better for reading, but back is best for placement (and left handed people)
Ive got a 6, was waiting on the 8, but am actually more tempted to get the 5. These big phones are just not my thing
Tbh I really want a pixel for GrapheneOS but I absolutely hate how large the newer pixels are & I don't like the idea of buying the budget A option just to get a normal sized phone! I think at this stage I would rather just buy the Pixel 5.
For reference I'm still using a Galaxy S7 perfectly fine, I only use my for Signal, GPS, & TH-cam
Funny this, i'm in the exact same boat, still using a Galaxy S7 too, bought that one for e/os and now looking for a pixel to install GrapheneOs.
Still rocking in 2023 I'd buy the same phone any day with an upgraded chipset
I have and love my pixel 5. I just replaced it's expanding battery because I don't like the latest versions.
What is missing from this review is any mention of the AI-powered features that are exclusive to the Google Tensor processors in the Google Pixel 6 and up. Hopefully, the rumors are true that the Pixel 8 will be more like the Pixel 5 in terms of design.
Good video and yeah if you can get this phone at under $200 price it might be worth it The only problem is the Pixel 6a goes on sale for $299 and that would be I have to say a phone that would last a lot longer
I got one for £115 in the UK and think it's fantastic plus unlimited photo storage 😍
How can I get one?
I need one
I got mine off eBayuk with 20% off a few weeks ago it's not brand new but it works great 😃 I have also seen good value ones at cash converters and cash generator and you get a 12 month warranty 😊
@@mad4motors638 how is the camera?plz reply
@@kishamaina1851 Hi, Yes the camera is still fantastic 😍 it just doesn't have the zoom of newer ones and the front facing camera isn't the best but the normal camera is amazing for the money I don't think it can be beaten
i just buy pixel 4a5g, pretty good. satisfied with it.
Me too. Just upgraded from a 3a. Everything is way snappier because of the faster storage technology. And the 5a is plagued with motherboard and screen issues.
I bought a Pixel 5 because of this video.
$170 on Amazon. Coming from a OnePlus 6T, this phone is incredible.
Wow. Good deal. Refurbished?
@@francosanchez5547 yeah, I can barely see imprints of the case that the previous owner had on the back... I'm getting a dbrand skin anyway... The screen is still immaculate and the fingerprint scanner works great!
I have a pixel 7 pro and I picked up one of these on Amazon renewed to switch back and forth from so I have a smaller phone to carry around when going out at night
That's a good combo
@@KoalaBeer. I hold 4a 5G which similar spec as Pixel 5, Android 13 December lastest update without a problem.
@@KoalaBeer. I have the same problem. I'm running A11 on my Pixel 4a and I'm not sure if I should update.
u missed 1 important feature of pixel 5. Pixel 5 is the last phone that still offer unlimited photo storage in high quality if not in original quality. pixel 5a/6/7 doesn't have this anymore.
For how many years?
Under 16 mp (which would be normal, just with compression) is unlimited on the 5. But “full quality” is only on the pixel 1.
It’s also $3 a month for 200gb with is $36 a year.
@@RealWorldReview i know. I am an active google maps contributor and i already have 2tb of photos and videos uploaded via my pixel5. quality is more than good for me ☺️
@@allanjozf lifetime
@@AshishAmatya me too. But I upload thru 4a 5G.
Nice review, thinking about buying one. Do you have an amazon link to the neewer arm you use to hold your iphone while recording? Thanks!
Yes! Comes in a two pack. It is plastic and the big branding is kind of annoying, but it's solid. amzn.to/3GCZxzX
gone from the 5 to 8 i do really miss the 5 it was just a all round solid phone
I wish they would produce another small phone like the pixel 5 or the 4a. Sadly software support for the 5 runs out on october 23 and the 4a in august.
so it means that after that time no other pixels 4a or 5 will be manufactured???????????
@@Freddy_only1INGANIYE I think they stopped manufacturing them a while ago. It means it doesn't get software updates anymore, which could lead to bad security.
I just got Pixel 4 - face unlock that works plus a telephoto lens. With Android 11 it is a workhorse.
do you prefer Android 11 over Android 12/13? I'm running A11 on my Pixel 4a and I'm not sure if I should update
@@xuus I find A11 all business and that works for me.
4:09 Google guaranteed Android version updates are based on shipping release time but not presentation time, even though Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G both presented at the same time.
I had the pixel 7 and sent it back. And for a referbueshed pixel 5 and I like it more.
Great video. I like small phones tbh. I have a Samsung S6 Edge and I feel the Pixel 5 would be a worthy replacement.
If you can wait, I’m working on the Asus Zenfone 9 review. Perfect for those that want a better Pixel, just smaller and not Samsung lol
ZenFone 10 ( 16gb 512gb
Great video! better than the other videos I have watched and this helped me make up my mind. Thanks!
7:21 'The Pixel 5, the last true Pixel'👍
the most pixel awesome phn for all time...💐 🇧🇩 ....
I'd like to upgrade my P5 but the rear mounted finger print scanner is a MANDATORY FEATURE.
Makes unlocking the phone a breeze & doubles as a notification bar manager regardless of what screen you're on
The only thing I don't like about this phone are the speakers, which don't have much stereo width, but have sufficient bass.
just picked up a sorta sage pixel 5 for 200$ and i love it
New or refurbished? I ha ve a chance buy it for 540$ brand new but I don't if worth it for the price ..
and this is the last pixel with unlimited cloud storage for photos 😢
I've bought a refurbished one it's really good but only issue is vibration doesn't work at all I've tried everything not sure if it's a software issue or a hardware.
You have all the old and new pixel phones with you, why not you please come up with the camera comparison for all of them it would interesting.
Man I love that wallpaper.. please where do I download it??
aagh, the last true Pixel with unlimited Google Photos uploads.
Bought it on release and just paid 155€ for a replacement screen, because I love this thing and all followup models are just too big.
Hello, Matt. I currently have pixel 3 as my secondary phone. I really want to upgrade to pixel 5. My pixel 3 is working just fine except the battery. Is pixel 5 speaker better than pixel 3 in terms of the bass? I don't really care about the loudness, tbh. TIA if you have time to answer this.
I think that that pixel 5 has a better speaker with enough bass. cz for example me i havee pixel 4a and it has a good speaker with enough stereo in terms of bass and treble
the last Compact (not last picel :) ) For me the p6 (after android 13 is the best pixel) . But yes the size is difficult to get use . The 6.1 6a maybe its the best current option according to the size.
Anyway thats what majority of buyers like and thats what companies follow. (see iphone mini series etc) iphone 7 got i tad smaller by the way which is welcome but not perfect.
Rocking the pixel 5, but the battery is failing. Going to trade in for a Pixel 8, since rumor is that the pixel 8 will be smaller than that monstrosity of a phone that is Pixel 7. Though the Nothing phone 2 is looking pretty tempting
I want this phone because I was hoping it would be good as a business phone. I want to step.away from cheap android phones, and I recently learned google owns android and the pixel is still android software. Do you recommend this for small business owners? Also I want to learn how to utilize google better for my business and improving my life over all. Any thoughts or insights? Thank you. I appreciate the video!
Had mine for about 8months before it took a crap on me. Kept turning off & on for about 20mins and when it came back it was frozen and wouldn't let you do anything but turn it off. Hopefully y'all have a better experience because i spent 800 bucks for a phone that didn't last a year.
Should have had a one year warranty at that price
@@RealWorldReview I probably did but my dumbass didn't check.
Bookmarked. Might get it in the future
Actually I’m planning to upgrade from my pixel 4a to the 5, can have the 5 here in France for 200€ brand new, there is no mid range phone that im interesting in, only the Oppo find x5 would be an alternative since it can be found for 400€. Will make my choice end of month.
I did the same , had the pixel 4a since September 2020 and only got the pixel 5 in December 2023 for £155 for LIKE NEW on eBay .
Planning on getting a 4xl but am really confused here as the 5 is also on my mind... please help me out with the most premium feeling one ... Thanks
I never tried Pixel. If I did the 5 does seem like the last true Pixel. I think now they’re just going too mainstream and being just another phone like everyone else. Nothing about the 7 REALLY stands out from the iPhones or Samsungs. Except for the Pixel exclusives that have already been on their phones for years now.
Just try it.
You missed the most important feature of Pixel 5 that's superior to any newer Android devices: **Unlimited** High Quality Google Photos Backup!!!
It is the last Pixel devices that is bound by the terms and condition to provide life long unlimited quota photos backup.
I pay $360 for 10 years of 200gb of storage lol that’s why that doesn’t matter to me. Also it’s going to be on the phone, so the backup wouldn’t matter. If I got another device, I’d lose unlimited moving forward. Right?
Do you still get unlimited storage if you bought the phone second hand? And how does it work if you have multiple devices signed on to the same gmail account? Only photos taken with the pixel get unlimited storage?
Good phone I am but India just 17k and happy this phone.
I love the phone i had it for one day only set it up to use it . But returned the next day since no calls or texts were going in or out....the phone was supposed be new ???? Sometimes i think companies pic a detected phone or pre owned phones and try to get rid of them... Im actually looking into getting a pixel 5 again what do you think?
Would you recommend it in 2023 ?
is it worth it to hop over to a pixel 5 from an s21 ultra? would it be a huge downgrade? I don't game at all, and if I did game it would be the occasional rhythm game. the battery life on my s21 ultra has been cheeks lately. should I just upgrade to something newer? I really like the form factor of the pixel 5. when I got s21 ultra my top two choices were the pixel 5 and this phone.
@HeIsKawie I'll take a look. thanks for the heads up!
Pixel 5 is the best
I love my pixel 5!!!
Google should go back to this design! Because I have a 5a and a 7 Pro and I love the 5a better.
loved my used pixel 5
You write real world review, not testing speak + mic quality, not testing if the x52 5G modem gives decent speeds, not testing typical situations where phones get warm or even overheat... why am i here anyway.
Maybe that's why I didn't mention it? People say overheat but do you know what happens when this phone overheats? It powers off. That NEVER happens when people say "my phone's overheating!". Signal is not an issue, but Verizon customers may say otherwise. I also am not testing it at your house, so it doesn't matter (unless it fails in places other phones normally work, or the speeds of usage are slower)
Best Pixel ever
I loved my Pixel 5. I had it since June '21, but it fell on the ground a month ago, breaking the screen and rendering it unusable... Which was a shame, because the phone was perfect - perfect form factor, clean android, great cameras, 90hz display with great colours.. If you can find a Pixel 5 for around 300 dollars, take it!
happened to me also, and I decided to pay 155 euros for a replacement screen from ifixit, so it lives again ;)
Use a tempered glass protector
@@tahirahmed33 that would not help - it fell on the corner. Screen had no outer damage. Hell, even the phone didn't have outer damage.
just bought an open box pixel 5 for $140, getting rid of my pixel 6 that ive never liked cause its too big and heavy. wiah i knew the 5 was the answer a long time ago
What case do you use?
My last Google phone was Nexus 5, bright orange. After many annoying Samsung phones I went back home with the Pixel 7 Pro.
I still got mine (I called it red lol, but it is like an orangish red)
The pixel 3-5a for size, with a headphone jack but needed much better battery life and better cameras. Other than that I love them. Cept now they are becoming as pricy as frikkin apples. How hard is it to have cheap great mobile phones ffs.
I want buy thia phone in 2023 because quality is good for me for this price 🤠
PIXEL WERE MY FAV TILL PIXEL 4 NOW WILL GO WITH PIXEL ONCE THEY BACK TO SNAPDRRAGON BACK AGAIN
Does 5g works in India?
Last pixel software updates are not what they claim. Our pixel 3a was discontinued. Amd the pixel 4. Both no longer get software updates thanks to google removing the unlimited photos. That was also my last straw with pixel phones. No no more apple supports its iphone 6 still. No excuse for google to pull out on updates.
The Pixel 5 is well worth it in 2023, the Pixel 5a won the blind camera test in 2022 which has the same cameras and chip. MKBHD did the test
Pixel 6A won....I saw that video as well
@@31third Well the 6A has the same main camera as the 2, 3, 4 and 5 so in a way the 5A kinda wins as well
@@wildcard3218 lol, I hear ya
I switched from a 7 pro back to a 5. Got annoyed with how big and heavy the 7 pro was
Hey Matt I currently bought a pixel 5, the phone is in mint condition but the battery on this thing drains fast, i bought this phone as the website mentioned unboxed nd in mint condition, is it common after the 13 update
Is it worth it for 1 more year?.....rn saving money for fold 5 or s23
I have bought a Pixel 5A in 2023
ofcourse its a good phone, The problem is that u cannot buy it new. Yes, you can get a refurbished - with 80% battery and poorly glued screen (forget about IP67 on refurbs) - but thats not worth it.
The front camera is just there 😂😅😄🤣
I bought it recently but I found the volume and power button are wobbly.
Pixel fans never want to let go..
my 4a glass cracked & screen has defect. Replacement costs the same as a used unit. i ended up getting the 5a as it's the latest among the rest of the true pixels. Miss the 4a size though and Just Black is much nicer than Mostly Black when aged
What lol? It's a millimeter wider and less than a millimeter taller!
@@ethancarey6611 Nah, not 4a 5G. 4a the small one, that size is perfect
@@sc337 homie, I'm holding the 4a and the 5 right next to one another. They are literally the same size. I mean, not literally but you'd have to look insanely close to tell the difference. The 4a's weight makes a bigger difference in its one hand-ability than any difference in size.
@@ethancarey6611 yeah they're literally the same in terms of size. But I was talking about the 5a bruh. It's not as sleek as the 4a & 5. Guess just have to get used to it
I hope you're regularly backing up your data. The 5a is notorious for motherboard failures. Google actually increased their repair program for this phone by a year because of it.
There's something special about this pixel that I gotta have a second one and it has to be white.
很喜歡這樣的設計外觀，但5的屏幕很容易破裂，我已經破裂了兩次了。我不喜歡6,7的背面攝像頭的設計。
Where can I buy it from
I'm a pixel fanboy. I started with the Pixel 1, then jumped up to Pixel 4. I kept holding off for a new Pixel 7 Flip release...but it never happened. So I finally jumped ship to Samsung Z Flip 4. I'll return to Pixel ONLY when they release the Flip.
Does this phone have the google assistant voice typing?
Yes