\nA decently-sized battery is included, thank you Google!
\nAs you probably recall, Google made a major mistake when it comes to battery capacity with the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. Well, the Pixel 4 XL was even tolerable in that regard, but that tiny 2,800mAh battery inside the Pixel 4 was\u2026 shameful. The device had to be charged up in the middle of the day even when non-intensive use was concerned. That basically ruined the phone for many users. We\u2019ve seen many complaints regarding the phone\u2019s battery life, and Google decided to make amends.
\nThe Google Pixel 5 comes with a 4,000mAh battery, which should be more than enough for its 6-inch fullHD+ 90Hz display. The Snapdragon 765G is actually a benefit when it comes to battery life, as it\u2019s less power-hungry than the Snapdragon 865 (Plus). On top of that, the company also included 18W fast wired and wireless charging, not to mention reverse wireless charging. Google could have one better in this regard as well, as 18W isn\u2019t exactly the fastest charging out there, but that is understandable at this price point. I\u2019d complain far more if wireless charging was omitted, but with this\u2026 I personally do not have a problem with it.
\nWhere\u2019s the XL model, Google?
\nGoogle has opted to release a single Pixel 5 model, not offering a successor to the Pixel 4 XL, basically. The Google Pixel 5 is not exactly a tiny phone, but it\u2019s smaller than the vast majority of flagships out there. Many people prefer large phones these days, and even though I\u2019m not one of them, I\u2019ve already heard quite a few complaints when it comes to the size. Pixel phone users were expecting a Pixel with a 6.5-inch display, and that\u2019s understandable. However, Google opted to release only one size, which usually doesn\u2019t fit all\u2026 of course.
\nThe Google Pixel 4 XL\u2019s display was not that much bigger than this one, at 6.3 inches, but it\u2019s still a difference. Besides, users were expecting thinner bezels, and thus a chance to include a larger display. Google could have easily included a 6.5-6.6-inch panel inside this phone, and make it either similar size to the Pixel 4 XL, or a bit larger. The point is, users would have more options this way. The company even released two Pixel 4a sizes, and yet it didn\u2019t do the same for its most powerful phone this year.
\nThere is always a chance Google may change its mind in the coming months, but that\u2019s highly unlikely. Well, it\u2019s unlikely based on what we\u2019ve seen in the past. Google doesn\u2019t have a habit of hosting more than one event dedicated to its flagship devices, so\u2026 yeah. Besides, we haven\u2019t heard anything about the Pixel 5 XL thus far, other than the fact it has been canceled altogether. It remains to be seen if Google will stick with mid-tier Pixel phones next year as well, though. This approach is a bit odd, and even though I personally don\u2019t mind it that much, I can see why many other users do.
\nGoogle almost got be to buy the Pixel 5, almost\u2026
\nI have to say that I do believe the company did far better than last year. The Pixel 5 improved in a number of ways over the Pixel 4. However, Google could have gone the extra mile and matched the Galaxy S20 FE and upcoming OnePlus 8T in a number of other ways, while keeping the same or similar price tag. A company of Google\u2019s size and mojo could have done it. Some people would argue that Google\u2019s production line and pull cannot match Samsung\u2019s or OnePlus\u2019, but those are just excuses in my mind.
\nYou are free to disagree, of course. Also, let me just be perfectly clear, none of what I wrote here should deter you from getting the Google Pixel 5. That phone has a lot to offer, and for the most part, I do believe did an excellent job with it. I just wanted to highlight some sore points for me personally, that you may or may not agree with. The phone still offers a minimalistic design, plenty of power, an excellent camera, wireless charging, and much more. On top of that, you\u2019re also first in line to get Android updates, not to mention Google\u2019s Pixel feature drops. There\u2019s a lot to like here, and Google almost made me pull the trigger, but I won\u2019t.
\nI\u2019m reluctant to replace my OnePlus 8 smartphone with flagship-grade SoC, and faster storage as that would essentially be a downgrade of sorts. Truth be said, I\u2019d gain wireless charging, and arguably a better camera, not to mention a more compact phone\u2026 but that just doesn\u2019t seem to be enough. Google almost had me, but\u2026 I think I\u2019ll pass this time around.
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