The Last Traditional Pixel - Google Pixel 5 - Worth it in 2023? (Real World Review)

The Pixel 5 was an interesting device when it launched, but how does it hold up today? Actually, you'll be surprised...

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[dertigerbauch]

I love this Phone and I'm kind of annoyed that the Pixels these days are getting bigger. The 4a and 5 have the perfect size. The Pixel 5 is a pleasantly normal phone. I'll miss it when it dies one day.

[rolins]

All manufacturers should adopt the Pixel's 5 rear construction, which is super strong but capable of wireless charging

[shoemakerluis]

Pixel 5 is hands down the best phone Google has made. The perfect size for a pocketable phone.

[TheStlArts]

I have traded pixel 5 for pixel 7, nor regrets but I do miss that back fingerprint sensor. Pixel 5 is a great phone even for 2023. Also really prefer the size of Pixel 5 over Pixel 7.

[hawjiang]

Pixel 5 design + Tensor with tsmc= perfect.

[dogbonemalone]

My all time favourite phone. I'm planning ahead. I've just order two new ones from Ebay. Both under £200 each, still in the box!

[slodoco]

I get 2 days out of my phone easy, sometimes 3. It takes amazing pictures, always better than I expect when I load them on my 4k screen on my computer at home. The rear fingerprint is always a joy to use to unlock the phone.

Also the size is perfect. Big enough to have a good view, small enough to one hand it and use it as a proper tool. You don't know how many times I've just whipped it out of my pocket to grab a quick photo of a bird, or some other event that happened so fast.

[Triro]

The pixel 5 was honestly the perfect size, I dont like the fact they're making the phones bigger.
I have pretty small hands so having something that actually FITS them is amazing!
Its not like I couldn't use the 7 and I probably will update to the 7 when I can get it for a good price (200$ and under renewed)

[TheIBIARY]

I got the pixel 7a and was using my 5G simultaneously.. the pixel 5 feels so much better in my hand, plus the fingerprint sensor in the back is king.

[Relcxa]

for me, google pixel 5 is still the best : ) ☺
still hold my pixel 5 since it came out

[exploderiv]

My favorite phone this year. Bought a iPhone 13 pro in the beginning of the year but got bored of it right away, great phone but boring ASF. Then bought Note 20 Ultra, amazing but huge phone and battery wasn't great. Bought the Pixel 5 and loved it, immediately sold my iPhone and Galaxy.

[musicloveraddictive]

Google Pixel 5 is the best phone I ever used and no other phone can replace it by its size it's software and it's cameras

[syimang]

Sold my P6 & bought P5 new set for usd440. I don't mind the price...just love this phone esp. for the size/weight, camera & that minimal bezel screen. Looks clean & simple. As for the camera I think bcoz of that Sony IMX363 lens it took better photos than my previous P6 which use samsung lens..at least for me. I tried both phones side by side.

[michaelcorcoran]

The 5A would be the last traditional pixel. Had the capacitive fingerprint sensor, the headphone jack.

[sheep]

Just picked one of these up as my 3xl has the constant 'usb charging' notification which was doing my head in. FP sensor was a must for me. Only been a couple of days but pretty happy so far.

[odindio]

It's nice to have a phone that you can use with one hand like the Pixel 5. I tried the Galaxy s20 FE and it's too big and awkward and hard to lock - for whatever reason. So I went back to the s10e which has a 5.9 inch screen and is very convenient. The pixel 5 sounds like it would be a very handy phone with a small 6 inch screen. In addition the back is not made of glass, which is great because glass backs to phones is the biggest most idiotic mistake that's been made with cell phones ever.

[IftekharRezaShatil]

Also you need to mention, this is the last device from google before they turned greedy that comes with unlimited photos backup.

[luisburciaga]

I just bought one from Amazon for $150. excited for it to come

[syimang]

It's the best design pixel ever. If I have to choose a new set of P5 & P6a or even the P6..I pick P5 anytime.

[tonytschanz]

What a great review! Thanks. Love my Pixel 5 (now Android 14) and own almost all Pixel models. Just got the Pixel 8 Pro (traded up P7P for $550), but I just carry the Pixel 5 with me, along with an iPhone SE.