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PHONE APixel 5
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Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6 Pro
21 source-backed differences · 7 fields the same. Official sources below.
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PHONE BPixel 6 Pro
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Pixel 5 and Pixel 6 Pro trade strengths: Pixel 5 leads in Design, while Pixel 6 Pro leads in Display, camera, memory, Battery, Connectivity, charging and Cameras.
Key differences
Prioritize what matters to you, then expand the full shared field set.
✓29 registry fields
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
Ultra Wide cameraMarginal difference2 official sources16 MP12 MPHigher resolution can preserve more detail in wide scenes.
Main cameraMarginal difference2 official sources12.2 MP50 MPResolution is one part of camera detail and crop flexibility.
Front cameraMinor difference2 official sources8 MP11.1 MPFront camera changes affect selfies and video calls.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
Telephoto mpMeaningful difference1 official sourceUnknown48No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ZoomMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown4xNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
Display sizeMarginal difference2 official sources6 in6.7 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Refresh rateMeaningful difference2 official sources90 Hz120 HzHigher refresh rates make motion and scrolling feel smoother.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesSnapdragon 765GGoogle TensorNewer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
Fast chargeMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 with Google 30W USB-C®. Charger with USB-PD 3.0 (PPS) sold separately.Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
WeightMeaningful difference2 official sources151 g210 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources128 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
BluetoothMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownBluetooth 5.2The generation can affect accessory capabilities.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
U.S. SIMMarginal difference2 official sourcesNano SIM + eSIMDual SIM (Nano SIM + eSIM)SIM format determines carrier setup and travel flexibility.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
Capacity mahMarginal difference2 official sources40805003No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources88.9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources144.7163.9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMinor difference2 official sources70.475.9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
Wired max wMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown30No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
WifiMarginal difference2 official sourcesWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources1080 x 23401440 x 3120No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 5Pixel 6 ProWhy it matters
Ram gbMeaningful difference2 official sources812No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Which should you buy?
Pixel 5 and Pixel 6 Pro trade strengths: Pixel 5 leads in Design, while Pixel 6 Pro leads in Display, camera, memory, Battery, Connectivity, charging and Cameras.
- Choose Pixel 5 if you prioritize design.
- Choose Pixel 6 Pro if you prioritize display, camera, memory, battery, connectivity, charging and cameras.
Category-by-category
Leads in display.
Leads in design.
Leads in camera.
Leads in memory.
Leads in battery.
Leads in connectivity.
Leads in charging.
Leads in cameras.
Comparable across performance.
Comparable across storage.
Comparable across regional.
Comparable across battery.
Comparable across body.
Comparable across connectivity.
Comparable across display.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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Every compared field traces to an official product source. No model-generated specs, prices or winners.