Pixel 5 in 2024 | Google's GREAT reset!
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Published 2024-03-18
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0:00 - Intro
00:44 - Google's response to the 5G connectivity tax
02:00 - Hardware and design
05:38 - The BEST fingerprint scanner
06:05 - Material You was made for Pixel 5
08:32 - Sony IMX363 swansong
10:50 - Laying the groundwork for future Pixels
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All Comments (21)
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Google should make a SE version using this model. A Pixel 5 with current specs would huge W
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still using this phone, really digging the design and form factor.
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Wife and I both had pixel 5 phones. We both loved them. We've since moved on, she has a 7a and I have a 7 pro. Trade in on both Pixel 5's was excellent!
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Still one of the best compact Android phones around 🎉❤ #pixel5
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This is what got me on Pixels. This was my first one... the best one in my opinion and I still miss it.
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Still using my Pixel 5. Did a battery replacement two years ago. I also have a refurbished one in a box as backup. Really like the small size. Also, I watched this video on it.
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I'm still using my Pixel 5. Battery life has improved with Android 14 and apps still work without any hitches. The fingerprint scanner remains the best ever in a Pixel and the size of the phone is perfect.
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Still use a pixel 5 and it holds up very well till this day
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I really miss the camera being tucked away nicely in the corner...it was so much less intrusive.
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My first pixel phone is a pixel 8 but I have to admit that back on the days when the pixel 5 was out, I always wanted one
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I owned this Sage Pixel 5. Absolutely loved it. I've hoped back over to Apple for now cause my family/friends prefer Facetime Calls and imessage but if google can bring back a Pixel in a similar form factor to the 5 I'll come crawling back lol
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I've been waiting for this! Still rocking my Pixel 5!
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still rocking this phone to this day! I plan on upgrading to the Pixel 9 whenever it comes out though.
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It was my 1st pixel phone. Loved the form factor and camera. Went back to Samsung, but i had a decent experience with the pixel 5.
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I bought it second-hand 3 years ago, and I've been using it ever since. I can safely say it's still my favorite Android phone. By making small compromises across the board it became the perfect phone for me- I hope phone manufacturers will realise that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Having more RAM and a faster SOC isn't necessary when the hardware is already good enough, and a convenient form factor can make a phone so much more enjoyable to use. The fingerprint sensor to open the notification shade is one of my favorite Android features and I use it very very often. It probably won't be long till 'good enough' phones will be cheap to manufacture for smaller companies! I can't wait :)
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Best compact android phone ever.
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I have been daily driving my pixel 5 for the last 2 weeks now, and I remember why I lived this form factor and the phone still runs great to me, I put my s23 ultra back down because and onto the shelf because I just enjoy this form factor and it's still fluid as hell, I'm gonna buy another just so I can keep one on standby, plus the cases and screen protectors are at a great deal also.
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My first Pixel device and one of the best phones I've ever owned! The uniform bezel, slim form factor and great battery life did it for me - chef's kiss
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I still have my pixel 5 even though I have an iPhone 14 now. My P5 still stands the test of time and I find myself using it a lot still.
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I love my Pixel 5. Best phone I had so far.