Pixel 5

The Black Oil · 30-09-2020 7:58pm #1

Google is calling out a few things that separate out the Pixel 5 from the newly announced Pixel 4A, including IPX8 water-resistance, reverse wireless charging, more RAM, and a stronger Corning Gorilla Glass 6 panel. Notably, it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, though, something its cheaper siblings offer.

The display is a 6-inch 2340 x 1080 OLED panel in a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a 90Hz refresh rate, which features a hole-punch selfie camera. Thanks to the removal of the Motion Sense camera — and the hefty top bezel it required for its radar array — there’s now a full edge-to-edge display this time, with no notch or bezels. (There isn’t even a small chin at the bottom, setting it apart from the cheaper Pixel 4A.)

Rounding out the specs are 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, a 4080mAh battery, IP68 waterproofing, and 18W USB-C fast charging. And on the 5G front, the Pixel 5 will also support both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G, which means that it should work with almost any major 5G network.

From The Verge

$699 or €618.77, pre-order. https://store.google.com/product/pixel_5

The article says available from Oct 15th, whether that applies here I'm not sure.

The Black Oil · 30-09-2020 7:59pm

https://twitter.com/MKBHD/status/1311373293413425152

KillerShamrock · 30-09-2020 8:03pm

Very tempting was thinking maybe this or the Xperia 5ii but the 300+ euro price difference along with free QC 35s kinda wins it for my I'll keep thinking hmmmm...

ricksanchez · 30-09-2020 8:04pm

Cancelled my S20 FE preorder and bought this. Coming from iPhone and it was always gonna come down to the 2, but the cameras and plastic build of the FE just put me off. Plus it's €100 more.

Got the Sorta Sage and I see some 20 minutes later it's sold out on the Irish store.

Mickeroo · 30-09-2020 8:05pm

Free set of Bose wireless headphones if you pre order by the looks of it.

30-09-2020 8:15pm

Pixel 5 : €618.77 / $699
Pixel 4a 5G : €490.89 / $499
Chromecast : €69.99 / $49.99

Very inconsistent conversions. Seems like Europe is in particular being shafted with the Chromecast price.

Alun · 30-09-2020 8:23pm

Just ordered the black one. Don't need the headphones but can sell them on easy enough I reckon.

dan786 · 30-09-2020 8:30pm

Waiting for Vodafone to list it, they are normally 50-100 cheaper then Google and then offer another 50-100 off if switching number. Would be a great deal with free headphones.

30-09-2020 8:50pm

dan786 wrote: »

Waiting for Vodafone to list it, they are normally 50-100 cheaper then Google and then offer another 50-100 off if switching number. Would be a great deal with free headphones.

You'll be waiting a while I'd say, don't think they stocked the Pixel 4! :pac:

Doubt they'd have a porting discount either, they only usually have that on their lower end phones. Don't think they're usually cheaper than the Google store either, I think the pixel 3A was just an exception.

dan786 · 30-09-2020 9:00pm

Deleted User wrote: »

You'll be waiting a while I'd say, don't think they stocked the Pixel 4! :pac:

Doubt they'd have a porting discount either, they only usually have that on their lower end phones. Don't think they're usually cheaper than the Google store either, I think the pixel 3A was just an exception.

Seeing Vodafone Ireland are mentioned as the only Irish retailer I am pretty sure they will stock it soon.

They do have porting offers on high end phones, they had one on Note 20 Ultra recently for 100 off.

They have always been cheaper than Google. I remember buying Pixel 3 and 3 XL 100 cheaper than Google. 3a and 3a XL were same.

bawnBeag · 30-09-2020 9:05pm

Pre-ordered one, glad I waited was going to go for the 4xl as a replacement for a 2xl. I think this works out as a better upgrade

30-09-2020 9:24pm

dan786 wrote: »

Seeing Vodafone Ireland are mentioned as the only Irish retailer I am pretty sure they will stock it soon.

They do have porting offers on high end phones, they had one on Note 20 Ultra recently for 100 off.

They have always been cheaper than Google. I remember buying Pixel 3 and 3 XL 100 cheaper than Google. 3a and 3a XL were same.

That was also true of the Pixel 4, but then they never stocked them.

Yeah I remember the Pixel 3 / 3 XL being cheaper alright, but then Google discounted the phone a few weeks later to near Vodafone's price, and many people were waiting weeks for their phone to arrive from Vodafone anyway. I'm pretty sure they didn't offer any porting discount with the 3 / 3 XL either.

Not knocking your suggestion though, I'm currently rocking a 3A from Vodafone.

micks_address · 30-09-2020 10:16pm

Bit miffed they dropped face id. Use it on my pixel 4 frequently ..might see if it returns in the 6

Apart from potential battery life doesn't seem much if an upgrade from the 4

wingnut · 01-10-2020 2:03am

Deleted User wrote: »

Pixel 5 : €618.77 / $699
Pixel 4a 5G : €490.89 / $499
Chromecast : €69.99 / $49.99

Very inconsistent conversions. Seems like Europe is in particular being shafted with the Chromecast price.

The US pixel 5 is different, its a more expensive variant with mmwave.

wingnut · 01-10-2020 2:08am

dan786 wrote: »

Waiting for Vodafone to list it, they are normally 50-100 cheaper then Google and then offer another 50-100 off if switching number. Would be a great deal with free headphones.

I wonder will they be locked or unlocked like the 3a?

digitaldr · 01-10-2020 7:41am

Expected this thread to be busier - maybe some reviews would help. Anyway preordered my 5 last night. Glad I did as seems not possible anymore now and 4A 5G os join waiting list.

micks_address · 01-10-2020 7:49am

digitaldr wrote: »

Expected this thread to be busier - maybe some reviews would help. Anyway preordered my 5 last night. Glad I did as seems not possible anymore now and 4A 5G os join waiting list.

It's the reality that about 2 percent of people are interested in pixels..everyone else is apple samsung or one plus... certainly in europe

bawnBeag · 01-10-2020 8:08am

wingnut wrote: »

The US pixel 5 is different, its a more expensive variant with mmwave.

Can you share where you are seeing this?
mmWave refers to 5g which the pixel 5 is.

01-10-2020 8:54am

bawnBeag wrote: »

Can you share where you are seeing this?
mmWave refers to 5g which the pixel 5 is.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/30/including-expensive-mmwave-5g-on-the-pixel-5-was-a-big-mistake-google/

Cina · 01-10-2020 8:58am

Wonder if I'd be crazy to buy this when I have an S10+? I just miss stock Android, man!

Also my OCD really likes the fact that the bezels are totally symmetrical.

AngryLips · 01-10-2020 9:03am

Deleted User wrote: »

Pixel 5 : €618.77 / $699
Pixel 4a 5G : €490.89 / $499
Chromecast : €69.99 / $49.99

Very inconsistent conversions. Seems like Europe is in particular being shafted with the Chromecast price.

The price difference on the 4a and 5 is all down to VAT. Ex-VAT pricing is actually cheaper in Europe.

KildareP · 01-10-2020 9:10am

AngryLips wrote: »

The price difference on the 4a and 5 is all down to VAT. Ex-VAT pricing is actually cheaper in Europe.

Yep. All US pricing is before sales tax, which varies by state and county.

01-10-2020 9:24am

Would it be worth upgrading from a S9 to this?
My S9 is perfect, and I already have a pair of Bose QCII, so I suppose I could sell them on

Really just want a new toy

01-10-2020 9:26am

Pulled the trigger on preorder of a black Pixel 5. Was out of stock for a bit last night, but then managed to place the preorder.

Looking forward to November, with the Pixel 5 and Xbox Series X both coming to me around the same time.

01-10-2020 9:30am

Just went to order one, and it showed as out of stock.
I'll keep an eye on it throughout the day, but I can live without it

Also, stupid question, but I presume this phone will work on a 4G network initially.

Stacksey · 01-10-2020 9:36am

There's just nothing really flashy or innovative about this device, perfect if you dont have the bose headphones as they are brilliant. Interesting that the Pixel 4 is still more expensive than the 5

KillerShamrock · 01-10-2020 9:37am

Yeah they were both out of stock at some point last night, but then around 1 or so they were both back in I got a delivery date of Oct 16-19 but first time I looked it was early November

01-10-2020 9:42am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Just went to order one, and it showed as out of stock.
I'll keep an eye on it throughout the day, but I can live without it

Also, stupid question, but I presume this phone will work on a 4G network initially.

Yes it will

01-10-2020 9:54am

KillerShamrock wrote: »

Yeah they were both out of stock at some point last night, but then around 1 or so they were both back in I got a delivery date of Oct 16-19 but first time I looked it was early November

Interesting. I got my order in at 11pm, showing delivery of Nov 11-13.

Roger the cabin boy · 01-10-2020 10:00am

digitaldr wrote: »

Expected this thread to be busier -

Nobody cares anymore.

It is a mature tech.

01-10-2020 10:04am

AngryLips wrote: »

The price difference on the 4a and 5 is all down to VAT. Ex-VAT pricing is actually cheaper in Europe.

Yes I'm aware, I'm referring to the inconsistent conversion rate, particularly with the Chromecast.

KillerShamrock · 01-10-2020 10:27am

Basil3 wrote: »

Interesting. I got my order in at 11pm, showing delivery of Nov 11-13.

Yeah I was going to order it earlier on and that's the dates I was getting got distracted then went back it was sold out.

Checked again later it was back in stock and that's the dates I got when I ordered it, ended up with a sorta sage one even though it will most likely have a black case on it :pac:

bawnBeag · 01-10-2020 10:43am

Deleted User wrote: »

https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/30/including-expensive-mmwave-5g-on-the-pixel-5-was-a-big-mistake-google/

Interesting, apart from this article, I couldn't find any official information on this. I don't think its a deal breaker even if the antennas for mmWave are not included. The infrastructure doesn't exist yet. 5G will still be supported on sub 6GHz which is/will be offered by mobile providers.

Cina · 01-10-2020 11:09am

Stacksey wrote: »

There's just nothing really flashy or innovative about this device, perfect if you dont have the bose headphones as they are brilliant. Interesting that the Pixel 4 is still more expensive than the 5

Well arguably that's the whole point. Trying to innovate with fancy features hasn't worked for Google previously, nor has putting high end specs and charging as much as iPhone's and Samsung's.

This phone is essentially them giving their 2 strongest things; the camera and the software, at a more affordable price. No gimmicks, just a good phone with hopefully a better battery, 90hz screen, water resistence, wireless charging, no bezels, all for €600. I imagine a lot more people will be interested in this than were interested in the 900e Pixel 4 just because that had project soli and face unlock! I certainly am.

Nedved85 · 01-10-2020 11:14am

Yup, exactly. No interest in face unlock or waving gestures and if that means a much cheaper phone.. happy days!

The only slight downside I can see is the processor. I'm sure it's quick enough though.

If this phone had a 60 Hz display, I would not have ordered it.

Phat Cat · 01-10-2020 11:43am

I've been checking the store on and off all morning and it's still out of stock

01-10-2020 11:46am

dan786 wrote: »

Waiting for Vodafone to list it, they are normally 50-100 cheaper then Google and then offer another 50-100 off if switching number. Would be a great deal with free headphones.

Vodafone have posted a pre-order page at a higher price (no VAT reduction) without a porting deal FYI.

Pacifico · 01-10-2020 12:26pm

Phat Cat wrote: »

I've been checking the store on and off all morning and it's still out of stock

Didn't last long...hopefully more stock soon

Daith · 01-10-2020 2:02pm

I'm very late to this but are Google "sold out" of pre orders? Or do they normally add more stock?

Phat Cat · 01-10-2020 3:33pm

Pacifico wrote: »

Didn't last long...hopefully more stock soon

Yep, pretty strange for them to run out of pre-orders. Hopefully when they restock they'll still have the Bose Headphone deal, but I doubt it.

danicm · 01-10-2020 5:46pm

Oh nooo, I got the email last night saying it had been released but was to tired and went to sleep thinking I'd order it early in the morning, only to find it was already sold out!!!

I can see there's a few others here on the same boat.... I'll keep an eye on the store to see if it comes back, some times they do this on purpose just to build up expectations and convince people they should stop thinking about it and just buy it quick because very soon it might go out of stock again! But I don't need convincing! &#55357;&#56834;&#55357;&#56837;

Anyways, if someone notices them back in stock before I do, please be quick to report here, I'll do the same.

JDxtra · 01-10-2020 7:14pm

Odd that the Google UK store have no issues with stock, same for Amazon - still taking pre-orders there.

wingnut · 01-10-2020 8:20pm

Nedved85 wrote: »

Yup, exactly. No interest in face unlock or waving gestures and if that means a much cheaper phone.. happy days!

The only slight downside I can see is the processor. I'm sure it's quick enough though.

If this phone had a 60 Hz display, I would not have ordered it.

I guess also the slower storage and ram vs flagships.

Idleater · 01-10-2020 9:23pm

danicm wrote: »

Anyways, if someone notices them back in stock before I do, please be quick to report here, I'll do the same.

Too late for you but I saw "only black" in stock twice today. Got an order in the second time. I was hoping for a sage green but it'll be in a case most of the time so meh. The only case now not in stock is the one I prefer.

SachaJ · 01-10-2020 10:14pm

Keeping an eye myself. UK has black still in stock.

digitaldr · 01-10-2020 10:38pm

First hands on - never heard of this guy before but somehow he got a 5 from Vodafone UK.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiRaK3XB5Y

He is replying to comments too!

danicm · 02-10-2020 11:22am

Phat Cat wrote: »

Yep, pretty strange for them to run out of pre-orders. Hopefully when they restock they'll still have the Bose Headphone deal, but I doubt it.

Yes very very annoying! It works out more expensive on the UK store though.

StereoSound · 02-10-2020 11:50am

It's expensive for a phone with a middle of the mark processor.

SachaJ · 02-10-2020 5:03pm

Preorder on Amazon UK also. £604 (€666) (extra £5 due to VAT difference I guess). They have black & green.

JDxtra · 02-10-2020 5:15pm

Only issue with Amazon in that you won't get the free Bose headphones because it's a UK only offer on Amazon.

In Ireland, headphones are available when purchased from either Vodafone or Google directly.

Mimikyu · 02-10-2020 5:19pm

JDxtra wrote: »

Only issue with Amazon in that you won't get the free Bose headphones because it's a UK only offer on Amazon.

In Ireland, headphones are available when purchased from either Vodafone or Google directly.

Could you not just use Parcel Motel/Wizard if you need a UK address and still claim them?

I’ve it preordered with Amazon and that’s what I was hoping to do if the Google Store doesn’t release more stock on the Irish site.

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