Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 5 and Google Pixel 8 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 8 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Google Pixel 5 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4080 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP + 12.2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 28980 | Rs. 58999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 17, 2020. The cost of Google Pixel 5 is Rs. 28980. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 5G is Rs. 58999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5 has screen size of 6 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 8 5G's 6.2 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Google Pixel 5 has display density of 432 PPI & Google Pixel 8 5G has only 428 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google Pixel 8 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.3% than Google Pixel 5's ~ 85.9%. Google Pixel 5 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 5's 16 MP + 12.2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 8 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10.5 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 5's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 5 | Pixel 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSIM | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 17, 2020 | October 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.4 x 144.7 x 8 mm | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 151 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 432 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.9% | ~ 89.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 MP f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 16 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 10.5 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-GU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4080 mAh | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |