Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 5 XL

[tbayrgs]

Looks like a perfectly acceptable upgrade for those using older Pixel devices but I’d never consider ditching my 4 XL for this.

I like the premium feel of glass backed smartphones but in reality, glass is a big functional compromise for the sake of aesthetics and just about everyone uses a case on them regardless. I’d actually be more likely forgo using a case if the back was a nice textured plastic and this looks like it’ll be pretty resistant to fingerprints.

I’ve never been a fan of rear place FP sensors though as I use my phone on a flat surface or in a dock often enough that it’s super inconvenient to use. Pair it with biometrically secure Face Unlock and I’ll like it a lot more but on it’s own, I really dislike them.

So again, looks pretty good but nothing about it screams ‘must have’ for me personally.

 

[Awesomesince86]

Give me a metal back over a glass back phone any day.

 

[Harthag]

If the unlocked variant of the Pixel 5 has both sub 6ghz and MMwave 5G, I will strongly consider it. The one knock I have against the S20 FE is I'm with Verizon, I don't want to choose between a Verizon version with just MMwave or the unlocked with just sub 6ghz.

 

[Achillias]

The Pixel 5 is a beautiful device. But that back cover looks like plastic. Hopefully it's not.

 

[drinkingtea]

It's been pretty much confirmed the 5's back is not plastic...

 

[tbayrgs]

It's been pretty much confirmed the 5's back is not plastic...

Yeah, just read it’s likely aluminum. That’s a bummer of you like wireless charging. I’d honestly rather have a high quality plastic to be able to keep wireless charging vs. metal back and not having it.

 

[drinkingtea]

Yeah, just read it’s likely aluminum. That’s a bummer of you like wireless charging. I’d honestly rather have a high quality plastic to be able to keep wireless charging vs. metal back and not having it.

Supposedly Google found a way to have wireless charging even with the aluminum back. We'll find out soon.

 

[noobinator]

It's going to have an aluminum back with likely a spot thats combined plastic/aluminum, which allows for wireless charging and is seemless since it's painted over.

 

[Aneres11]

Hope they don't spend 45 minutes talking about Nest and all the other products and then 15 mins on the phones.
Also, hope it's available in all countries at the same time, otherwise the Xperia 5 ii gets my money.

 

[The Game 161]

So what time is this on?

 

[noobinator]

So what time is this on?

11am Pacific

Launch Night In

launchnightin.withgoogle.com

 

[alpi123]

White Pixel 5?

 

[Aneres11]

Now they look nice! White and green FTW

 

[Tig Bitties]

I think that white color is the Pixel 4a 5G. The smaller ones are the Pixel 5.

 

[alpi123]

I think that white color is the Pixel 4a 5G. The smaller ones are the Pixel 5.

Oh true, I didn't notice the difference in sizes, I was focused on seeing if the chin is the same lol
Sadly... the white looks so good

 

[Aneres11]

I think that white color is the Pixel 4a 5G. The smaller ones are the Pixel 5.

Good spot!

 

[Aneres11]

We've already heard the now famous "available now in America, and will be with other countries by the end of the year."
Lolllll.

Can't wait to hear it for every other prodcut they're about to introduce.

 

[Tig Bitties]

Is the pre order page up?

 

[Awesomesince86]

Google TV looks decent. Should be a lot better than the Roku UI with is currently the best option available for a reasonable price.

 

[hallux]

Considering replacing my Roku Express with the new Chromecast, wonder how that will integrate to my Logitech Harmony remote...

 

[jamezr]

Looks like the pre-order page is up and live........

 

[Awesomesince86]

Side note, this launch event is awful.

 

[jamezr]

The headphone jack is back.....
3.5 mm headset jack

 

[alpi123]

https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_5?hl=en-US

 

[Aneres11]

£599 in UK delivers 16th October.
Google also offering preorder bonus of Bose over ear headphones. Pretty sweet.