Apple iPhone 11 vs Google Pixel 5
The Verdict
Both phones deliver exceptional value at $699, but they excel in different areas. iPhone 11 features the superior A13 Bionic chip, delivering faster performance and better gaming capabilities, while its dual camera system with 12MP ultrawide captures impressive wide-angle shots. Pixel 5 counters with a larger 4080mAh battery (vs 3110mAh), superior OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and deeper blacks, 5G connectivity, and Google's computational photography prowess that often outperforms raw megapixel counts in real-world scenarios. Display quality and battery endurance favor Pixel 5, while raw processing power and iOS ecosystem benefits lean toward iPhone 11. For camera enthusiasts and everyday users prioritizing screen quality and battery life, Pixel 5 edges ahead; performance seekers and Apple devotees should choose iPhone 11.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the Google Pixel 5 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- →90Hz smooth OLED display
- →Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
Google Pixel 5
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- 90Hz smooth OLED display
- Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
- Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Mid-range Snapdragon 765G in a $699 phone
- No telephoto camera
- 8 MP selfie camera is dated
- Only 128 GB storage option
- Bio-resin coating scratches easily
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 151 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum unibody, bio-resin coating |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 4080 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 18W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 12W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.0 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 1x2.2 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 620 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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