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Apple iPhone 12 vs Google Pixel 5

2.81 in
5.78 in
Apple iPhone 12 Mobile Phone
Apple iPhone 12
2.77 in
5.7 in
Google Pixel 5 Mobile Phone
Google Pixel 5
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
19
4.3 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
63 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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16
4.0 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
11 %
4 stars
88 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
35
3.9 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.3 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
23 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

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Hardware

Apple iPhone 12Apple iPhone 12
Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5
Operating systemiOS 14Android 11
CPU cores6-core8-core
CPU modelApple A14 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 765G

Display

Apple iPhone 12Apple iPhone 12
Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5
Screen size6.1 in6.0 in
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution2532 x 1170 px2340 x 1080 px
TechnologySuper Retina XDR DisplayFlexible OLED
Pixel density460.0 ppi432.0 ppi
HDRyesyes

Rear camera

Apple iPhone 12Apple iPhone 12
Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5
Primary sensor resolution12.0 Mpx12.2 Mpx
Resolution (second camera)12.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Lens aperture (second camera)F/2.4F/2.2
Field of View (FoV) (second camera)120.0 °107.0 °
Focus adjustmentAutomaticAutomatic

Front camera

Apple iPhone 12Apple iPhone 12
Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5
Primary resolution12.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
Lens apertureF/2.2F/2.0
Focus adjustmentAutomaticAutomatic

Storage

Apple iPhone 12Apple iPhone 12
Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB
  • 64 GB
128 GB

Design

Apple iPhone 12Apple iPhone 12
Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5
Colour of productBlackJust black
Material
  • Glass
  • aerospace-grade aluminium
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • 100% recycled aluminium enclosure

Dimensions

Apple iPhone 12Apple iPhone 12
Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5
Height5.78 in5.7 in
Width2.81 in2.77 in
Depth0.29 in0.31 in
Weight5.71 oz5.33 oz

Connectivity

Apple iPhone 12Apple iPhone 12
Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5
Sim card size
  • Nano SIM
  • Electronic SIM card
  • Nano SIM
  • Electronic SIM card

Cellular

Apple iPhone 12Apple iPhone 12
Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5
Data transmission
  • EDGE
  • EV-DO
  • HSPA+
  • DC-HSDPA
  • VoLTE
  • FDD-LTE
  • TDD-LTE
  • VoWiFi
  • Gigabit LTE
  • LAA
  • 5G NR FR1
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • EV-DO
  • HSDPA
  • HSUPA
  • HSPA+
  • FDD-LTE
  • TDD-LTE
  • 5G NR FR1
  • 5G NR FR2
Navigation system
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • QZSS
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • QZSS
UMTS frequences
  • 2100 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 EAWS
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 800 MHz

Battery

Apple iPhone 12Apple iPhone 12
Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5
Wireless charging yesyes
Wireless charging standardQiQi

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Apple iPhone 12 vs Google Pixel 5 - User Opinions

          • eliseo
            over 1 year ago
            If you're considering a new phone and trying to decide between the Apple iPhone 12 and the Google Pixel 5, I would highly recommend the iPhone 12. One reason the iPhone 12 is a better choice is its superior performance. The iPhone 12 is powered by Apple's A14 Bionic chip, which is one of the most powerful processors on the market. This means the iPhone 12 can handle any task you throw at it, from gaming to multitasking, with ease. In comparison, the Pixel 5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, which is good, but not as powerful as the A14 Bionic. Another reason to choose the iPhone 12 is its camera. The iPhone 12 has a dual-camera system with 12MP ultra-wide and wide lenses, as well as a 12MP TrueDepth front camera for stunning photos and videos. The Pixel 5 has a dual-camera system as well, but it doesn't quite match the quality of the iPhone 12's cameras. Finally, the iPhone 12 also has a longer battery life than the Pixel 5. You can expect to get all-day battery life from the iPhone 12, while the Pixel 5 may need to be charged more frequently. Overall, the Apple iPhone 12 offers a better combination of performance, camera quality, and battery life than the Google Pixel 5. If you want a top-of-the-line phone that can handle anything you throw at it, the iPhone 12 is the way to go." If you're considering a new phone and trying to decide between the Apple iPhone 12 and the Google Pixel 5, I would highly recommend the iPhone 12. One reason the iPhone 12 is a better choice is its superior performance. The iPhone 12 is powered by Apple's A14 Bionic chip, which is one of the most powerful processors on the market. This means the iPhone 12 can handle any task you throw at it, from gaming to multitasking, with ease. In comparison, the Pixel 5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, which is good, but not as powerful as the A14 Bionic. Another reason to choose the iPhone 12 is its camera. The iPhone 12 has a dual-camera system with 12MP ultra-wide and wide lenses, as well as a 12MP TrueDepth front camera for stunning photos and videos. The Pixel 5 has a dual-camera system as well, but it doesn't quite match the quality of the iPhone 12's cameras. Finally, the iPhone 12 also has a longer battery life than the Pixel 5. You can expect to get all-day battery life from the iPhone 12, while the Pixel 5 may need to be charged more frequently. Overall, the Apple iPhone 12 offers a better combination of performance, camera quality, and battery life than the Google Pixel 5. If you want a top-of-the-line phone that can handle anything you throw at it, the iPhone 12 is the way to go." If you're considering a new phone and trying to decide between the Apple iPhone 12 and the Google Pixel 5, I would highly recommend the iPhone 12. One reason the iPhone 12 is a better choice is its superior performance. The iPhone 12 is powered by Apple's A14 Bionic chip, which is one of the most powerful processors on the market. This means the iPhone 12 can handle any task you throw at it, from gaming to multitasking, with ease. In comparison, the Pixel 5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, which is good, but not as powerful as the A14 Bionic. Another reason to choose the iPhone 12 is its camera. The iPhone 12 has a dual-camera system with 12MP ultra-wide and wide lenses, as well as a 12MP TrueDepth front camera for stunning photos and videos. The Pixel 5 has a dual-camera system as well, but it doesn't quite match the quality of the iPhone 12's cameras. Finally, the iPhone 12 also has a longer battery life than the Pixel 5. You can expect to get all-day battery life from the iPhone 12, while the Pixel 5 may need to be charged more frequently. Overall, the Apple iPhone 12 offers a better combination of performance, camera quality, and battery life than the Google Pixel 5. If you want a top-of-the-line phone that can handle anything you throw at it, the iPhone 12 is the way to go.
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