So what are people thinking about thePixel 5 rumors?

[Bkdodger1]

I can say it's a definite pleasure .running 90hz on Pixel 4 XL ...wireless charging is a must for me ...

 

[gebco]

My Pixel 2XL will run out of updates this fall so I'll be looking to replace it. Here in Canada premium phones are hitting the $2000 mark. I won't pay that. My 2 is running great so anything newer will be fine. If the 5 has midrange specs but awesome battery life and a lower price I'll be fine with that.

 

[eric002]

I agree. When I'm ready for an update as my next phone, if the pixel 5 XL is cheaper I don't need the flagship specs except 5G potentially. I refuse to pay more than $1,000 for a phone. I'm in is a faster refresh rate for the screen nice yes but I don't need it. I want battery life just like everyone else does. Lol.

 

[Theot]

It depends, the 765 processor is more than capable and should have similar performance to the 845 if iirc with some added benefits in efficiency and other areas.

I'm not worried about the camera honestly, what I need is a solid telephoto and a wide angle with better video recording capability. For me it's going to be about the battery life. If they don't step up in that department I'm out. Honestly there is a good chance I'm getting an S20 of there's a decent deal before then though.

 

[Mr MnmlEngr]

I just hope it doesn't look like those God-awful tenders closing around. The U bump is hideous.
I don't worry to much about the specs. Google's been virtually 4 for 4 in terms of specs for their pixels. It's battery life and the price that will do it for me

 

[eric002]

Honestly, for the Pixel 5's, I don't even mind that rendering look with the u-shape on the top I think it looks creative. As far as specs I don't really care too much as long as the price drops a couple hundred bucks at least. I mean I know that's the rumor mill so far. However, that would be wonderful for everyone including myself. I have a Pixel 3 XL which I absolutely love. For the future pixel device that would be an excellent choice by Google design team! The one piece of hardware that I wish more phones came with at any price point is a wide angle selfie camera. I use it all the time on my Pixel 3 XL and it's wonderful! Whether I need to get more of me in a shot or myself and someone else. I mean I do also understand why manufacturers don't use a wide-angle selfie camera anymore... Then want to do away with the damn notch from the design choice. It would still be a great idea though it's so functional / useful!

 

[the_boon]

I just hope they won't pull off a 2600mAh battery on the small one

 

[Morty2264]

Honestly, for the Pixel 5's, I don't even mind that rendering look with the u-shape on the top I think it looks creative. As far as specs I don't really care too much as long as the price drops a couple hundred bucks at least. I mean I know that's the rumor mill so far. However, that would be wonderful for everyone including myself. I have a Pixel 3 XL which I absolutely love. For the future pixel device that would be an excellent choice by Google design team! The one piece of hardware that I wish more phones came with at any price point is a wide angle selfie camera. I use it all the time on my Pixel 3 XL and it's wonderful! Whether I need to get more of me in a shot or myself and someone else. I mean I do also understand why manufacturers don't use a wide-angle selfie camera anymore... Then want to do away with the damn notch from the design choice. It would still be a great idea though it's so functional / useful!

I agree, I rather like that camera design, as well. However, I've always liked the Pixel designs since the original Pixel. I just think there's something so unique about their products.

And you're right about the selfie camera - it'd be great for group shots - or, for me, pictures with my cat.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I am not interested in the Pixel 5. The 4XL was a disappointment to me. My husband loves it so it has a good home. I'm not interested in a mid-tier phone. I have an S10+ now so I don't want to downgrade my processor. Phones lose so much value so quickly, a mid-tier phone costs as much as a flagship phone will cost after a few months.

I think Google have missed the boat with the Pixel. The camera is awesome but that is pretty much all. Just my opinion. I still love the Pixel 2XL though. I feel like they got the Pixel just right with that phone.

 

[eric002]

I am not interested in the Pixel 5. The 4XL was a disappointment to me. My husband loves it so it has a good home. I'm not interested in a mid-tier phone. I have an S10+ now so I don't want to downgrade my processor. Phones lose so much value so quickly, a mid-tier phone costs as much as a flagship phone will cost after a few months.

I think Google have missed the boat with the Pixel. The camera is awesome but that is pretty much all. Just my opinion. I still love the Pixel 2XL though. I feel like they got the Pixel just right with that phone.

I mean don't get me wrong I understand what you're talking about with the mid to your phones, and the top tier phones. However, do I feel like I would benefit from the top flagship processor in my Pixel 3XL? Probably not. I wonder how much processing power I'm actually using right now on my phone. Haha because with pixels, you have to think of the overall user experience and not hardware first specs all the time. As long as The Pixel 5's have a drop in price substantially I think it'll be a major contender. Especially for me. Yes, you're right, phones lose value very quickly in these modern times, however I still think it'll be a huge deal of Google brings out a Pixel 5 with not top to your specs at an affordable price tag. Is the camera The only selling point of a pixel phone? Of course not, the smooth effortless and stock nature of Android that's the other main reason why I'll buy it and the type Google Assistant integration of course. Now of course yes Galaxy phones and OnePlus phones and Motorola and LG phones all have the same Google Assistant built into it but let's be honest here, Google Pixel phones have a tighter integration with the OS for Google Assistant. There's no denying that. What I would like to see in the Pixel 5 is a substantial battery in it though. But would I buy the Pixel 4 XL if I didn't have a 3XL nowadays? Yes, of course. But at this point of course not but when the Pixel 4 phones were first released, yes of course.

I agree, I rather like that camera design, as well. However, I've always liked the Pixel designs since the original Pixel. I just think there's something so unique about their products.

And you're right about the selfie camera - it'd be great for group shots - or, for me, pictures with my cat.

thank you very much for your comments! Yeah I mean I know it's all user subjective just like anything else in it life is. But even with the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 3 XL's design language, I always like them! There is a reason for example that the Pixel 4 XL has a large forehead. It hides a soli radar chip. Regardless of how much you use it or not. I mean nowadays, most phones especially flagship phones have the same or similar design language. Multiple cameras on the back, bezel-less design on the front glass or some other beautiful material all throughout, and a small little selfie camera on the front because of everyone wanting a bezel-less design. I mean when I take pictures with people I like the wide-angle selfie camera on my 3XL. I use it a lot. And yes, the rear of the phone on all pixel models, it gives it a unique design;I mean after all from an aesthetic standpoint, I think that's why a lot of us buy the pixels over other Android phone just because of the uniqueness of it.

 

[Morty2264]

I mean don't get me wrong I understand what you're talking about with the mid to your phones, and the top tier phones. However, do I feel like I would benefit from the top flagship processor in my Pixel 3XL? Probably not. I wonder how much processing power I'm actually using right now on my phone. Haha because with pixels, you have to think of the overall user experience and not hardware first specs all the time. As long as The Pixel 5's have a drop in price substantially I think it'll be a major contender. Especially for me. Yes, you're right, phones lose value very quickly in these modern times, however I still think it'll be a huge deal of Google brings out a Pixel 5 with not top to your specs at an affordable price tag. Is the camera The only selling point of a pixel phone? Of course not, the smooth effortless and stock nature of Android that's the other main reason why I'll buy it and the type Google Assistant integration of course. Now of course yes Galaxy phones and OnePlus phones and Motorola and LG phones all have the same Google Assistant built into it but let's be honest here, Google Pixel phones have a tighter integration with the OS for Google Assistant. There's no denying that. What I would like to see in the Pixel 5 is a substantial battery in it though. But would I buy the Pixel 4 XL if I didn't have a 3XL nowadays? Yes, of course. But at this point of course not but when the Pixel 4 phones were first released, yes of course. thank you very much for your comments! Yeah I mean I know it's all user subjective just like anything else in it life is. But even with the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 3 XL's design language, I always like them! There is a reason for example that the Pixel 4 XL has a large forehead. It hides a soli radar chip. Regardless of how much you use it or not. I mean nowadays, most phones especially flagship phones have the same or similar design language. Multiple cameras on the back, bezel-less design on the front glass or some other beautiful material all throughout, and a small little selfie camera on the front because of everyone wanting a bezel-less design. I mean when I take pictures with people I like the wide-angle selfie camera on my 3XL. I use it a lot. And yes, the rear of the phone on all pixel models, it gives it a unique design;I mean after all from an aesthetic standpoint, I think that's why a lot of us buy the pixels over other Android phone just because of the uniqueness of it.

I remember some reviewers stating that the smaller Pixel 2 wasn't "appealing" or "fashion forward," so to speak, because it did not have a bezel-less design. I loved bezels! I'd grab my ohone by the bezel and flip it around to use it. And I definitely disagreed - I thought the smaller Pixel was beautiful! But you are right, it's all subjective!

 

[eric002]

I remember some reviewers stating that the smaller Pixel 2 wasn't "appealing" or "fashion forward," so to speak, because it did not have a bezel-less design. I loved bezels! I'd grab my ohone by the bezel and flip it around to use it. And I definitely disagreed - I thought the smaller Pixel was beautiful! But you are right, it's all subjective!

Yeah You're right at the end of the day, looks are always going to be subjective that's why you're going to have lovers and haters for everything. However, with that being said, I honestly love my pixel 3 XL. Like I said the notch never bothered me. Everyone has their own idea of what a smartphone should look like at this point. At this point, most applications between iOS and Android are all use are so similar doesn't matter. I keep on asking myself, would I honestly notice the difference between a 90 hz refresh rate and a 120 hz refresh rate? Like for example, a pixel 4xl l has a 90 hz refresh rate and the one plus 8 pro has a 120Hz refresh rate. I don't think my eyes will notice a difference honestly. To some people though it would matter. We already have super fast rapid charging. We need warp charge 30? I'm not saying it's a gimmick but I'm not so sure if I need it. What I do need is for my phone to work perfectly well with Android Auto in the car! Thankfully, it does. I feel bad for a lot of Samsung Galaxy users. All you have to do at the end of the day is figure out what your priorities for a phone are just like anything else.

 

[Morty2264]

Yeah You're right at the end of the day, looks are always going to be subjective that's why you're going to have lovers and haters for everything. However, with that being said, I honestly love my pixel 3 XL. Like I said the notch never bothered me. Everyone has their own idea of what a smartphone should look like at this point. At this point, most applications between iOS and Android are all use are so similar doesn't matter. I keep on asking myself, would I honestly notice the difference between a 90 hz refresh rate and a 120 hz refresh rate? Like for example, a pixel 4xl l has a 90 hz refresh rate and the one plus 8 pro has a 120Hz refresh rate. I don't think my eyes will notice a difference honestly. To some people though it would matter. We already have super fast rapid charging. We need warp charge 30? I'm not saying it's a gimmick but I'm not so sure if I need it. What I do need is for my phone to work perfectly well with Android Auto in the car! Thankfully, it does. I feel bad for a lot of Samsung Galaxy users. All you have to do at the end of the day is figure out what your priorities for a phone are just like anything else.

You're right - will some users notice that kind of a refresh rate? I'm a phone geek but even I wouldn't notice. And honestly, even if things did take an extra half-second to load, I wonder if, at the end of the day, does it really matter?

But then you have users who game heavily on their phones and may need that higher refresh rate and newer processor... It's all subjective and it boils down to the specific user and potential buyer.

 

[eric002]

You're right - will some users notice that kind of a refresh rate? I'm a phone geek but even I wouldn't notice. And honestly, even if things did take an extra half-second to load, I wonder if, at the end of the day, does it really matter?

But then you have users who game heavily on their phones and may need that higher refresh rate and newer processor... It's all subjective and it boils down to the specific user and potential buyer.

You're right dude absolutely. Everyone is different needs and priorities for what they want and a smartphone. The users that would appreciate a higher refresh rate are the gamers. There are gaming specific Android smartphones out there, but they're not that popular. Mostly only sold in China or only sold as unlocked phones in the United States of which aren't very popular anyways. As far as would my naked eye tell the difference now. I want my Android Auto, my Google Assistant, my Google actions to work flawlessly in my own Google ecosystem. One of the few things that we can all agree upon though, is that battery life is essential. Because at the end of the day what all of these reviewers are all stating logically, is if the phone doesn't have endurance to last when you need it to last what's the point of it? now, with that being said, can software over compensated for a smaller battery? I half agree with that. I mean it is nice to be able to count on the phones battery when you get the most; and not have to always rely on a charger. Yes, obviously I'm A phone geek as well.

 

[the_boon]

Maybe phones wouldnt lose their value so damn quickly if they stretched out the releases to every two years instead of every year.

 

[Morty2264]

You're right dude absolutely. Everyone is different needs and priorities for what they want and a smartphone. The users that would appreciate a higher refresh rate are the gamers. There are gaming specific Android smartphones out there, but they're not that popular. Mostly only sold in China or only sold as unlocked phones in the United States of which aren't very popular anyways. As far as would my naked eye tell the difference now. I want my Android Auto, my Google Assistant, my Google actions to work flawlessly in my own Google ecosystem. One of the few things that we can all agree upon though, is that battery life is essential. Because at the end of the day what all of these reviewers are all stating logically, is if the phone doesn't have endurance to last when you need it to last what's the point of it? now, with that being said, can software over compensated for a smaller battery? I half agree with that. I mean it is nice to be able to count on the phones battery when you get the most; and not have to always rely on a charger. Yes, obviously I'm A phone geek as well.

Yup - if the phone's battery can't keep up, then that is an issue that needs fixing.

One thing I like about Samsung's mid-range phones is that they've got hefty batteries. That's pretty great for those who maybe aren't power users but are wanting that reassurance that their phone will last a whole work day.

 

[eric002]

Yup - if the phone's battery can't keep up, then that is an issue that needs fixing.

One thing I like about Samsung's mid-range phones is that they've got hefty batteries. That's pretty great for those who maybe aren't power users but are wanting that reassurance that their phone will last a whole work day.

Haha, oh yeah that's for sure! Well I'm hopefully the Pixel 5 will be amazing. I'm sure we'll be though!