Google Pixel 4 vs Google Pixel 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4 and the Google Pixel 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Price | $109 | $149 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh | 4,080 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 6 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 162 g | 151 g |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Oct 2020 |
Summary: Google Pixel 5 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 4 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR, 100% DCI-P3, Always-on display, Ambient EQ | OLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 80.4 cm² (~79.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.0 inches, 85.9 cm2 (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~444 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 620 |
| Coprocessor | Pixel Neural Core | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4x |
| Internal Storage | 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.1 | 128GB UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.4, 48mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Live HDR+, Super Res Zoom, Night Sight with Astrophotography | LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama, Live HDR+ |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (ultrawide, 90°), 1.22µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, TOF 3D sensor | Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4080 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired (USB Power Delivery 2.0), 11W Qi wireless | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
Body
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 in) | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 162 g (5.71 oz) | 151 g (5.33 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame (100% recycled aluminum enclosure with bio-resin finish) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX8 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|
| Announced | October 15, 2019 | 2020, September 30 |
| Status | Discontinued (August 6, 2020) | Available. Released 2020, October 15 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4 or Google Pixel 5?
Google Pixel 5 — 2,800 mAh for the Google Pixel 4 versus 4,080 mAh for the Google Pixel 5.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4 or Google Pixel 5?
Google Pixel 5 — 162 g for the Google Pixel 4 versus 151 g for the Google Pixel 5.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4 or Google Pixel 5?
Google Pixel 5 — Oct 2019 for the Google Pixel 4 versus Oct 2020 for the Google Pixel 5.
Is the Google Pixel 4 or the Google Pixel 5 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4 7/10 and the Google Pixel 5 8/10.
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