Google Pixel 5

Cleisthenes · 31 Oct 2020 at 10:26

V_R said:
Cool, I thought it would, I'd be amazed if it didn't tbh. But wanted to check.

I actually find it's quicker to bring up the information than my Pixel 2, but that might just be in my head!

ddoubleep · 31 Oct 2020 at 12:37

Chillimonster said:
i can recommend the Cambridge Audio Melomania.

no noise reduction but with the memory foam buds it’s not needed.

How do you find the mic on these? Always think my mic isn't upto scratch as caller other end says it sounds distant or clear at the best of times. Music wise and sound isolation and comfort they are good.

MrRockliffe · 31 Oct 2020 at 13:06

I’ve noticed a bit of a gap between the glass and frame on my device, and after some research it seems it may be a bit of a QC issue.

Has anyone else experienced this? I’m just on hold to get it replaced as there’s no way that the water resistance would hold up

Cleisthenes · 31 Oct 2020 at 16:02

Cleisthenes said:
Was wondering about those or the Pixel Buds but heard that the Pixel option has had issues with connection.

Do you find the sony's big in your ears as they look noticeably bigger than other options.

Ended up buying some Galaxy Buds Plus from CEX for £78 at grade B. Seem brand new to me and is the same cost of 'new' ones on the bay but with some warranty if needs be. Sounding great to my ears at the moment, loving the usb c and the touch controls.

Very happy.

Chillimonster · 31 Oct 2020 at 17:29

ddoubleep said:
How do you find the mic on these? Always think my mic isn't upto scratch as caller other end says it sounds distant or clear at the best of times. Music wise and sound isolation and comfort they are good.

Admittedly the mic is not the best, but for me it’s not a huge issue as I bet rarely use them for calls.

fleming222 · 31 Oct 2020 at 19:48

MrRockliffe said:
I’ve noticed a bit of a gap between the glass and frame on my device, and after some research it seems it may be a bit of a QC issue.

Has anyone else experienced this? I’m just on hold to get it replaced as there’s no way that the water resistance would hold up

It's a known issue, not massivley widespread but a fair few people have reported it. Just get it replaced, chances are the replacement will be fine.

here2018 · 31 Oct 2020 at 22:01

fleming222 said:
It's a known issue, not massivley widespread but a fair few people have reported it. Just get it replaced, chances are the replacement will be fine.

I bet they are not.

fleming222 · 31 Oct 2020 at 23:50

Are you saying you think more than 50% of Pixel 5s have this issue, or are you just a gambling man?

unwashed potato! · 31 Oct 2020 at 23:58

Mine has a tiny gap too but only just the top left.

Can I be bothered to restart fresh once again is the question

VaultDweller · 1 Nov 2020 at 00:27

from what i have seen after researching the forums heavily since the gap became known from reddit, official google and xda there is a lot of affected devices especially in europe and rest of the world.

The US guys seem to be reporting less issues so make of that as you will.

besides the fact i missed out on the bose promo thanks to currys selling stock they never had im guna go with the 4a5g and get another shot at the promo and hopefully no bloody gaps.

AndyCr15 · 1 Nov 2020 at 07:53

here2018 said:
I bet they are not.

fleming222 said:
Are you saying you think more than 50% of Pixel 5s have this issue, or are you just a gambling man?

I would certainly take those odds...

I think people get carried away with these things. Is it right they happen? No, of course not. But, how many do they sell? Surely it's going to be somewhere between maybe 500,000 and a few million. If 5,000 people have the issue... even if 50,000 people, the chances of you have one, returning it and having another, or very slim indeed.

Shure · 1 Nov 2020 at 09:22

I've also got the uneven gap issue but I'm probably at the point where I can't be bothered thinking about it any more and I always have my phones in a case anyway so I may just keep it.
To be far you do need to hold the phone in a particular angle under certain light to see it but it's there and poor quality control on Googles part.

Some of the teardown videos are surfacing now which do give me a bit more confidence that in theory it shouldn't get progressively worse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPvlSHyok68

unwashed potato! · 1 Nov 2020 at 10:02

VaultDweller said:
besides the fact i missed out on the bose promo thanks to currys selling stock they never had im guna go with the 4a5g and get another shot at the promo and hopefully no bloody gaps

Black Friday is not far away and I bet you'll see a decent discount this year

here2018 · 1 Nov 2020 at 10:08

AndyCr15 said:
I would certainly take those odds...

I think people get carried away with these things. Is it right they happen? No, of course not. But, how many do they sell? Surely it's going to be somewhere between maybe 500,000 and a few million. If 5,000 people have the issue... even if 50,000 people, the chances of you have one, returning it and having another, or very slim indeed.

That wasn't the case with the Pixel 2XL, how many of those where sent back due to blue tint on the screen & all the other problem that plagued that screen, only to get a replacement that was just as bad or worse.

AndyCr15 · 1 Nov 2020 at 12:30

Oh, I thought we were talking about the Pixel 5 and the screen separation issue?

bastic · 1 Nov 2020 at 12:31

was going to get 5 for other half.
she has pixel 3 at themoment.
watched plenty of reviews,and apart from the battery,it is not an upgrade...

there are no interesting phones on the market at the ,moment...

here2018 · 1 Nov 2020 at 12:32

AndyCr15 said:
Oh, I thought we were talking about the Pixel 5 and the screen separation issue?

Yes we are & the fact that if you get a replacement it'll be perfect, is doubtful, my example was the Pixel 2xl.

AndyCr15 · 1 Nov 2020 at 12:37

bastic said:
there are no interesting phones on the market at the ,moment...

I would say there's more now than there have been in many years. Foldable's, LG Win, phones that can run 3 different operating systems. There is more variety than we've had in some time.

here2018 said:
Yes we are & the fact that if you get a replacement it'll be perfect, is doubtful, my example was the Pixel 2xl.

I wouldn't say it's the same. Surely the Pixel 2 just had a relatively poor screen? I'm not talking about the odds of you getting a poor replacement of that.

VaultDweller · 1 Nov 2020 at 13:27

Apex said:
Black Friday is not far away and I bet you'll see a decent discount this year

im not so sure a lot of people are saying the pixels dont really get that big of a discount on black friday especially in the UK.

if the pixel 5 was £500 its much more appealing but £600 i feel is just too much for what you get and the poor quality control.

GMac11 · 1 Nov 2020 at 13:44

I got a cracking deal on my 2XL on Black Friday the year it was released.
From memory the offers were more in the contract deals rather than Sim free.
It was one of those ones where total cost of airtime and device were were lower than the sim free price.