Google Pixel 5

Cleisthenes · 21 Oct 2020 at 18:17

Collecting mine from the DHL depot tomorrow between 8am and 6pm. That's some quick postage!

Think I'll put them straight onto ebay / MM and maybe buy some pixel buds

_Jimlad_ · 21 Oct 2020 at 18:41

Get them sold quick !

superleeds27 · 21 Oct 2020 at 19:12

djay said:
Only just got around to opening my Pixel 5, didn't really want to use it until I had a screen protector etc. Unfortunately mine has a fair size gap between the screen and the body on the left hand side by the front camera. The right hand side is absolutely perfect but the left side I could put my fingernail under and pull it forward.

Have contacted Google and they are arranging for a replacement so that's good. Just hope the replacement is ok

Seems to be quite a widespread issue.

unwashed potato! · 21 Oct 2020 at 19:16

Cleisthenes said:
Think I'll put them straight onto ebay / MM and maybe buy some pixel buds

i'd expect around £155 for them. let us know what they fetch. i was considering keeping mine as need a pair to play xbox when it gets late, but not sure if they have a mic or not.

benparker · 21 Oct 2020 at 20:30

So apparently the magsafe charger works on the pixel 5

AndyCr15 · 22 Oct 2020 at 06:46

Mekrel said:
I think he's either referring to Pixel being the only choice or there not being an XL version this year.

Apex said:
not to those who want a pixel

Oh, like the 4a, 4a 5G or even 4 XL still?

Always loads of choice. This particular one might not suit, you can't claim you had no option but to buy it... especially as this isn't 'flagship'. Last years 4 XL (in a size you want) is as much phone at a similar price, right?

unwashed potato! · 22 Oct 2020 at 08:16

Nope otherwise they'd have been in my hand a year ago.

What aren't you understanding

Freefaller · 22 Oct 2020 at 08:26

Mine are on delivery today. Not sure if I will keep them or sell them. I have some good Sennheiser OTE headphones already not sure if I really need another pair.

jrodga2k5 · 22 Oct 2020 at 08:29

My headphones are preparing for dispatch. Sold the pair I actually had already for a good price so I'll keep these ones.

My Pixel doesn't appear to be having any screen issues which is nice so I've lucked out there it seems as it looks fairly widespread so far.

Continue to be impressed with the phone, not noticed any perceived drop in speed coming from a Pixel 4XL but the biggest change is charging overnight and that's it. The 4XL would tear through the battery in comparison but the 5 has absolutely nailed the battery life.

V_R · 22 Oct 2020 at 09:38

Anyone here had the issue with the gap between the screen and body?

reflux · 22 Oct 2020 at 09:43

V_R said:
Anyone here had the issue with the gap between the screen and body?

I've got a really small 0.5mm gap on the left side, but it's not enough for me to want to send the phone back. Hoping it doesn't get worse.

_Jimlad_ · 22 Oct 2020 at 09:44

V_R said:
Anyone here had the issue with the gap between the screen and body?

All good here

xb8browney · 22 Oct 2020 at 10:01

Swapped from a note 20 ultra to a p5 ( I had the p2 XL and p3 XL ) loving it so far but feels small.

xb8browney · 22 Oct 2020 at 10:01

V_R said:
Anyone here had the issue with the gap between the screen and body?

Not yet fingers crossed

djay · 22 Oct 2020 at 10:43

V_R said:
Anyone here had the issue with the gap between the screen and body?

Yes mine has. Spoke with Google support and they wanted pictures of the gap, once they saw these they offered me a replacement straight away, only logged the issue yesterday and the new one arrives today.

Fingers crossed this one is better.

Stringy · 22 Oct 2020 at 11:03

I can recommend the Brotect air glass screen protector. Precise width (which has led to me having half a mm uncovered on the right as it's the same amount over on the left) but very easy application and looks great. Fits fine with a Spigen case.

nade · 22 Oct 2020 at 12:01

My Bose headphones just arrived, damn that was quick compared to the free Buds I got last year with the S10+.

IC3 · 22 Oct 2020 at 12:32

I seem to only get 5-6h SOT, anyone else getting similiar SOT? It seems extremely low compared to the 8-9h SOT you guys are reporting.

Squink · 22 Oct 2020 at 12:45

IC3 said:
I seem to only get 5-6h SOT, anyone else getting similiar SOT? It seems extremely low compared to the 8-9h SOT you guys are reporting.

If you're out and about all day on 4/5G and with your phone bouncing between masts, the battery life will be less than someone sitting at home or in the office on wifi.

IC3 · 22 Oct 2020 at 13:06

Squink said:
If you're out and about all day on 4/5G and with your phone bouncing between masts, the battery life will be less than someone sitting at home or in the office on wifi.

My P30 Pro held the battery better with similiar usage. :confused:

90hz screen and 5G would have such a big impact on the battery usage? Might have to change it to 4G, I barely get 5G signal here anyways.