Pixel 5
Pixel 5 · Google
- SoC
- Snapdragon 835
- RAM
- 6 GB LPDDR4X
- Resolution
- 2160x1080
- Android API
- 12 (31)
What this hardware actually means
Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.
Platform & performance positioning
The google Pixel 5 is built around the Snapdragon 835, a legacy flagship — capable in its day, now superseded from Qualcomm. It launched in 2016 on a Samsung 10nm 10LPE process. 2017 flagship (Galaxy S8, Pixel 2). Largely retired from active support in 2026.
Suitable only as a secondary or backup device. Most modern apps still install but many newer titles drop support.
Day-to-day workload
6 GB LPDDR4X of RAM is adequate for mainstream daily use; modern games may benefit from closing background apps. Display resolution is 2160x1080.
This record reflects Android API level 31 (12). Android 12 — at the edge of current support; most apps still work but some new features may not be available.
Trust & buying notes
If you're cross-checking a phone advertised as a google Pixel 5, the fields most worth verifying are: Build.MANUFACTURER lowercase-equal to "google"; Build.SOC_MODEL set (Android 12+) and consistent with Snapdragon 835. For an automated check, run our Hardware Trust Score from the DevCheck AI app and compare its output against this entry.
For a second-hand purchase, also verify the security patch date is no more than ~12 months old, the boot count is plausible for the claimed age, and battery health is above 85%.
Identity
- MANUFACTURER
- BRAND
- MODEL
- Pixel 5
- PRODUCT
- redfin
Operating System
- API
- 12 (31)
- KERNEL
- 4.4.284-LOS+
- PLATFORM
- qcom
SoC / CPU
- SOC
- Snapdragon 835
- CPU
- msm8998
- CORES
- 8
- FAMILY
- Kryo-2xx-a73 Kryo-2xx-a53
- CLUSTERS
- 4 x 2.46 GHz 4 x 1.90 GHz
- CLOCK_SPEED
- 300 - 2457 MHz
GPU
- GPU_VENDOR
- Qualcomm
- GPU_MODEL
- Adreno (TM) 540
- GPU_CLOCK
- 257 - 710 MHz
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 6 GB LPDDR4X
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 2160x1080
- TOUCHSCREEN
- synaptics,s3320
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- BMI160
- GYROSCOPE
- BMI160
- MAGNETOMETER
- AK09911
- ALSPS
- TCS3400 PA224
- FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
- gf_fp
Connectivity
- WIFI
- wcn3990
- NFC
- pn544
Audio & Power
- AUDIO
- tfa98xx
- CHARGER
- bq27541-battery dash_fastcg
Other
- LCM
- samsung_s6e3fc1_cmd
- CAMERA
- imx398imx371imx376k
- SOUND
- msm8998tashasnd
- MODEM
- 998_GEN_PACK-2.271073.1.277412.1,998_GEN_PACK-2.271073.1.277412.1
- SCSI
- KLUCG4J1ED-B0C1
- BATTERY
- OP_3300mah
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