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| Global Score | |
| 89 | 80 |
| Basic Information | |
| 2020-10-15 | 2018-10-18 |
| 5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches | 5.73 x 2.69 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.33 ounces | 5.22 ounces |
| Just black and Sorta sage | Black, Pink and White |
| Aluminum and Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 548.00 | $ 157.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | P-OLED |
| 430 pixels per inch | 439 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4080mAh Battery | 2915mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6 | 4.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Pixel 5 has a general score of 89, which is much better than the Google Pixel 3's 80 overall score. Google Pixel 5's body has the same thickness than the Google Pixel 3, but it's a bit heavier. Google Pixel 3 counts with a bit more vivid screen than Google Pixel 5, because although it has a bit smaller screen and a bit lower 1080 x 2160 resolution, it also counts with a just a little higher number of pixels in each display inch.
The Google Pixel 5 counts with a way bigger storage to install games and applications than Google Pixel 3, because it has 64 GB more internal memory capacity. Google Pixel 5 has a bit faster processing unit than Google Pixel 3, and although they both have 8 processing cores, the Google Pixel 5 also has a greater amount of RAM.
Google Pixel 5 takes a bit better videos and photos than Google Pixel 3, and although they both have the same camera sensor size, a back facing camera with a 12.2 mega-pixels resolution and the same video definition, the Google Pixel 5 also has higher video frame rate and a larger diafragm aperture for better captures in low-light environments.
Google Pixel 5 counts with a very superior battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3, because it has a 40 percent more battery capacity.
Although Google Pixel 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Google Pixel 3, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Google Pixel 3. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Google Pixel 3, and give up some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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