Google Pixel 5 vs Motorola Edge (2021) Specs Comparison

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Google Pixel 5	Motorola Edge (2021)
Released · Oct 15, 2020	Released · Sep 02, 2021
6.0-inch · 2340 x 1080 px	6.8-inch · 2460 x 1080 px
12.2 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie	108 MP Main · 32 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB	8GB · 256GB
4080 mAh	5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.0-inch	6.8-inch
Resolution
2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 430 PPI	2460 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI
Technology
OLED	IPS LCD
Refresh rate
90Hz	144Hz
Screen-to-body
86.75 %	85.60 %
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 (6 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit	Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 670 Prime, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 620	Adreno 642L
RAM
8GB (LPDDR4)	8GB
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 2.1), not expandable	256GB, not expandable
OS
Android (12, 11)	Android (11)
Device type
Smartphone	Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4080 mAh	5000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging	Motorola TurboPower
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W Wireless: 18.0W	Wired: 30.0W

Battery Life Estimate

5h 26min

Browsing

11h 26min

Video

8h 49min

Gaming

6h 51min

Battery Life Estimate

Untested

Browsing

Untested

Video

Untested

Gaming

Untested

Camera

Rear
Dual camera	Triple camera
Main camera
12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 28 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm	108 MP (PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.9 Sensor size: 1/1.52” Pixel size: 0.7 μm
Second camera
16 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Pixel size: 1 μm	8 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
	2 MP (Depth information) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4 Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Flash
LED	LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, EIS	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (920 fps)
Front
8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)	32 MP

Design

Dimensions
5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches (144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm)	6.65 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches (169 x 76 x 8.85mm)
Weight
5.33 oz(151.0 g)	7.05 oz(200.0 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP68	Splash, Dust; IP52
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)	Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Just black, Sorta sage	Nebula Blue

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave	Bands n2, n5, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78
4G (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+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s	LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM	Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
aptX, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share	Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0	5.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6) Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging, Headphones port	Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging
Hearing aid compatible
M4/T3
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Apr 11, 2021 FCC ID value: A4RGD1YQ
Measured SAR
Head: 1.16 W/kg Body: 1.18 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.57 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.99 W/kg

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 700
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

Availability

Officially announced
Sep 30, 2020	Aug 19, 2021

Alternative variants

For Verizon


Weight	7.11 oz(201.6 g)
5G	Bands n2, n5, n48, n66, n77, n78, n260, n261
4G (FDD)	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), 20(800 DD), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD)	Bands 48(3600)
3G	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900)

Links

Full specifications
Google Pixel 5 Specs	Motorola Edge (2021) Specs
PhoneArena Review
Google Pixel 5 Review
User Reviews
Google Pixel 5 User Reviews