Google Pixel5unboxed - and there's bad News

Google Pixel5unboxed - and there's bad News

The Pixel 5 will be available later this month, but thanks to a YouTube video, we can already see the Pixel 5 out of the box. And the reviews are mixed.

YouTuber Sergiu is the one behind the camera in this video. We saw the Pixel 5 unveiled at Google's Launch Night In event yesterday, and it's interesting to see how the new phone looks in an environment less sophisticated than Google's own keynote.

The box lid can be removed to reveal the back. The back is made of aluminum, which is different from the majority of flagships with wireless charging, which have glass backs.

However, Sergiu complains that this makes the phone feel cheap; the Pixel 5 is cheaper than rival models from Apple and Samsung, but you don't want to feel that every time you pick up the phone. We'll reserve full judgment until we actually hold the Pixel 5 in our hands, but we're not encouraged by what Sergiu is saying here.

Also on the back are dual cameras, a 12.2MP main sensor and a 16MP ultrawide sensor, and a fingerprint scanner. Although not visible, there is a wireless charging system under the back that allows the Pixel 5 to charge at 10W without cables and share power with other devices like the Pixel Buds 2.

On the front, Google's new 6-inch FHD full-screen display and 8MP punch-hole selfie camera are visible. The display runs at a 90Hz refresh rate, not as fast as the 120Hz of rivals like the Galaxy S20, but it should balance smoothness and battery life.

The box itself is similar to those of other Google products, with a mostly white design, an image of the phone and red, blue, yellow, and green highlights. On the side, the phone's 5G capabilities are prominently displayed, making this Google's first flagship compatible with the new network standard.

Below the phone are the usual document and SIM tools, a USB-C to USB-A adapter, a charging brick and a USB-C cable; the Pixel 5's charging speed is 18W, fast enough like previous Pixels. However, compared to something like the 65W charger on the upcoming OnePlus 8T, it looks a bit underpowered. [If you want to get your hands on the Pixel 5, you'll have to wait until October 29 in the US and October 15 in the UK. The hardware may not be as powerful as Samsung or OnePlus, but it's still pretty cheap for a flagship phone.

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