Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 4 vs Google Pixel 3 XL - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.0 inches

5.7 inches

6.3 inches

Resolution:

2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 430 PPI

2280 x 1080 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 443 PPI

2960 x 1440 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio, 522 PPI

Technology:

OLED

Super AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

86.75 %

77.32 %

83.12 %

Features:

90Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

90Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845

Processor:

Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm

Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm

Octa-core, 2500 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm

GPU:

Adreno 620

Adreno 640

Adreno 630

RAM:

8GB LPDDR4

6GB LPDDR4

4GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

128GB (UFS 2.1), not expandable

64GB, not expandable

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (11)

Android (11, 10)

Android (11, 10, 9.0 Pie)

Battery

Capacity:

4080 mAh

2800 mAh

3430 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 18.0W

Camera

Rear:

Dual camera

Single camera

Main camera:

12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF)

12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor)

Specifications:

F1.7; 28 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

F1.8; 28 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

Second camera:

16 MP (Ultra-wide)

16 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1 μm

Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 45 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

Features:

Time-lapse video, EIS

OIS, Time-lapse video, EIS

OIS, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

Front:

8 MP

8 MP (Dual-Camera, Time-of-Flight (ToF))

8 MP (Dual-Camera, Wide Angle, Autofocus)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches (144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm)

5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 inches (147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm)

6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches (158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm)

Weight:

5.33 oz (151.0 g)

5.71 oz (162.0 g)

6.49 oz (184.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Aluminum; Frame: Aluminum

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum

Resistance:

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

3D Face unlock

Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Just black, Sorta sage

Just black, Clearly white, Oh so orange

Black, Pink, White

Cellular

5G:

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46

UMTS:

Bands 6(800), 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Data Speed:

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS

Dual SIM:

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM, eSIM

HD Voice:

Yes

VoLTE:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

aptX, aptX-HD

aptX-HD

Album art cover, Background playback

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1

Features:

Charging, Headphones port

Charging, Headphones port, Mass storage device

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Other:

NFC

NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Hearing aid compatible:

M4, T3

M3, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Sep 03, 2019

Aug 31, 2018

FCC ID value:

A4RG020I link

A4RG013C link

Measured SAR:

Head:

1.20 W/kg

1.35 W/kg

Body:

1.34 W/kg

1.19 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.59 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.01 W/kg

1.35 W/kg

Phablet:

3.48 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 700

$ 799

$ 899

In The Box:

18W USB-C power adapter, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool

18W USB-C power adapter, 1m USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool

Quick Switch Adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C 18W Power adapter, Pixel USB-C earbuds, USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter, SIM tool, Quick Start Guide

Availability

Officially announced:

Sep 30, 2020

Oct 15, 2019

Oct 09, 2018