iPhone 12 VS Pixel 5 - Sorry Google!

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Apple and Google have a very different approach to their line-ups when compared to competitors. While most companies are deliberate about creating a distinction between what's affordable and what's not, Apple and Google are really good about blurring the lines for a reason I think others should consider, and it's brand reputation.
The best way for any company to retain customer loyalty is to not water down the experience you get, regardless of the variant you bought. If you know the Pixel brand is known for photography and timely software updates, you expect it at whatever the price the brand is being utilized. To a certain degree that gives consumers piece of mind knowing that choosing a less expensive iPhone is not really a downgrade if what they lose is features they probably don't care about, and not quality in the experience.
This is why the Pixel 4a and the iPhone SE are so popular. You can go cheap with the confidence that performance is speedy, software updates are guaranteed, and the camera will be better than most, and I think it was a learning experience for Google. To see the company skip flagships for a year and focus more on the experience is only proof of how Apple's iPhone XR and 11 experiment worked. Success clearly lies in the midrange, but the 2020 approach for both companies is more than interesting.
On one corner we have the iPhone 12, what Apple will never call its midranger, and also the closest kin to the company's Pro lineup ever. On the other we have the Pixel 5, what Google calls its Ultimate 5G phone, and yet another case of midranger denial. Right now there's a bit more than a benjamin standing in-between their price tags if you read the fineprint. The biggest question is, which one is the best investment for you. I'm Jaime Rivera with Pocketnow, and let's dive in.
0:00 - Intro
2:03 - Software
4:06 - Hardware
6:41 - Camera
9:02 - Conclusion
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[@BradleyLarcher]

Here's the thing. When Google gives all the latest flagship specs, users find something wrong, and say it doesn't justify the price. So now that Google offers something more affordable, users point out the compromises and want a flagship instead. Meanwhile, Apple can do no wrong in users eyes, even though it may be overpriced

[@brazileiro1irock]

I agree 100% you can always see this bias God forbid you say apple uses a 4 year old design is all worth it because is iphone

[@Onepunchmeme1]

I am one of people that each yeah I find a compromise with the pixel. It’s like for the price i can pay a little more and get a high end galaxy. Or I can get the latest oneplus and and get a few better specs in a few areas and save money. That’s been pretty much my dilemma every year. I can pay 700 buck for a 1080p midrange chip. Or I can get a one plus with a 1080p 120 refresh screen with a high end chip for the same price. Google isn’t completing with apple. They are completing the other android manufacturers. Apple however is completing with last year’s iPhone. For most iPhone users the question is not witch phone do I get. But do I upgrade this year or not.

[@cmcm5878]

Google gives flagship specs at flagship prices but dont have quality control nearly substantial enough to deliver a good experience to most customers. And besides, Google was already compromising every single pixel before the 5

[@donquantum1615]

Reviewers are not really users don't let them fool you......they can afford every smartphone and make the money back with their YT income... they complained about notches...headphone jacks, and praise 90hz and now 120hz... Apple saves all these upgrades if they have a bad year. For all the free advertising on YT Apple will send out a few dozen back row seats at their events for YT'ers.

[@lalboimanlun1230]

Both are overpriced, but Google cut more corners in the same price.

[@rafikz77]

I love your intros because they’re actual intros, like a written essay intro Well thought out and very professional

[@Travist120]

I live my Pixel 5. Even ran around with an iPhone 11 for a bit, but the worst part was the lack of youtube PiP and the notifications.

[@ciprianoravet]

OMG, your son is identical to you 😳

[@chinnidiwakar]

Yeah like iphone 12 and iphone12 mini

[@RobinSGill]

its obvious

[@AmanKhan-sq5hx]

So you expect him to be similar to his neighbour 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@rolins3279]

@@AmanKhan-sq5hx 😅😂🤣

[@neidexter]

Mini Javier

[@SpaceWithSam]

Outstanding video Jaime 👍

[@josetejeda6471]

This man is my inspiration to improve my English! Greetings from DR🇩🇴

[@Soto-Tech2020]

Not interested in any but if I were forced to choose I would get the Pixel 5. Better value for money.

[@niklasdavind4722]

Yeah it's basically enough on every spot. The only annoyance is the kinda weak chips but it's running a light os so it's probably fine too

[@MRjohnnykash23]

I'm still using my Pixel 3 from a couple years ago and it runs great.

[@bbazzracing]

@@MRjohnnykash23 me too and i love it. Night vision camera works great

[@neil4mt]

@@bbazzracing moved the the 5 and I do miss my 3. Very upset I can't use daydream headset (that I got free). Wish I had known that b4 I got the 5. Made late night movies a lot more interesting with bt headphones. I have 3 small kids so loud noise gets them right up and this took care of that issue haha

[@AshrafKhan-nm5wc]

Yeah 100%

[@itsactuallylu]

I've had iphones (3G, 5, 6, SE, X) and Samsung's (S7, S10e, S20) and now that I own a Pixel 4a5g, I love it. The experience being into google's software is unmatched

[@ast5515]

Except it doesn't work. I tossed my Pixel 3 after a year due to annoying software bugs. And now I want to toss my OP8Pro after 4 months for the same reason. Always had Android phones. Always kept them for 3 years. Conclusion: Android is getting worse.

[@RobertWilke]

@@ast5515 on that I can agree and disagree. Google for all it has going for it, still sends out beta software before fixing it. The one saving grace though is Google will push the update faster than Apple mostly. Where it really falls down though is with the other oem manufacturers. Case in point I had a Nokia 6.1. Good hardware for what it was horribly ruined by software. The reason for getting it was easy it was an android one phone. Which meant after pixel they'd get the update and fixes. Well tell that to Nokia. Android 8 was plain garbage on it. It really didn't get fixed until 9. Then when 10 came out I was right back where I was for 8. As much as I can blame Google this right here is more proof that much of this is the oem's problem too.

[@ast5515]

@@RobertWilke I disagree here. Android was rushed to market and had to undergo major changes before the first release. It was OK but they were forced to upgrade and improve it, and now the foundations are barely holding up. I have a specific and trivial example. I had an issue with the Pixel where sometimes it would redraw the launcher when returning home. It's unacceptable. So I bought a phone with 12 gigs of RAM. Yes, my PC only has 16 gigs. How much can a phone need? It still happens. And since Pie the launcher controls the recent apps screen. It's inconsistent, glitchy and simply bad. There are certain issues like this that plague every single Android phone and I refuse to believe that Android is fine and OEMs, including Google need to get their shit together. It's fundamentally broken. Now I'm waiting on warranty since I lost the ability to send text messages. I also can't open the camera when the phone is locked, otherwise it locks up with a black screen. Both of these are still broken after a factory reset and I'm done living with it. So I gave the phone back for warranty. For the second time in 4 months and I live in a country where they get to spend 30 days on a repair. The phone is 4 months old and I've only used it without problems for 1 month. Of course now that the 9 series is out I can't sell it because it's worthless. Now I get to decide if I've wasted 800 dollars and live with it for 2 more years or 400 and get a phone that works as a phone.

[@bornlegend2455]

Jaime always produce the best videos 😎✌️

[@rickmoz]

Apple AirPod pro 2 at 3.22. Are you testing something?

[@TamilSelvan-xf6ut]

How the f is iphone 12 a “mid ranger” ?

[@celruwethin2712]

Not a pro?

[@shashankshukla2012]

in specs not in price....

[@VinceIsDatBitch]

It’s upper-midrange

[@basicallyiliketodosomestuf9641]

Shashank Shukla Small battery, beats most of it’s competition like the S21 in battery life, 6 core CPU/4 core GPU, destroys all of it’s competition in performance, 12MP cameras but beats all of it’s high MP competition etc. :)

[@montelwilliams9378]

@@celruwethin2712 IMO the 12 seems more pro then the pro is

[@mariaelenacabrera9721]

Loved this video Jaime. I have to agree with you even though I love Google. I still think that red color is so beautiful.

[@raidobergstein]

I just love my Pixel 5 :) I do belive iPhone 12 is a very good phone also but for me nothing beats the Pixel experience.

[@earnistse4899]

Yes!

[@jidshazrodinmamaluba4228]

Despite the Advantages that the iPhone has over the Pixel 5, at the end of the day I would gladly buy these two.

[@drifting1O1]

Not to mention the Pixel 5 is a budget phone this year instead of a flagship It costs way less

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

@@drifting1O1 cause it sucks

[@sarthakyadava]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN , how??

[@sahilbisht4459]

@@sarthakyadava cause the guy tells himself sucks already 😂😂

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

@@drifting1O1 bruh the Pixel 5 is 850€ here in Finland. Same price as iPhone 12. Definitely not a budget phone

[@18Me10]

very nice video, one of your better ones

[@VirgoJams]

I hate these cell phone comparisons. We all know we have to hail to the Almighty iphone! 👑 We're aware that it's "The Best" of all the phones out there. But maybe, just MAYBE, not everyone wants to buy an iphone. I specifically purchased a Google Pixel 5 for the reason that most of the apps I use are Google related so I thought I'd go with it. I'm 💯% HAPPY with my Pixel 5! No complaints whatsoever. Takes awesome photos as well. It takes care of all my needs. I like Android's because you can always get a different type of phone each time. Compared to iphone. It's always JUST an iphone and no other option. What's the fun in that?? I'm not going to go to the ice cream shop and get the same ice cream flavor for 15+ years straight! I want a little selection! A little fun! Hey iPhone, Bye Felicia! Google Pixel 5 for me it is!! 🎤👋

[@ukwesaba]

I kinda feel like Everytime there's a review for a phone and the phone is said to perform better than the iPhone the reviewers will always pick the iPhone as their no:1 phone no matter how much Android phones improve. Sometimes I feel like it's a total waste of time.

[@silver10188]

7:49 I want a phone with photos that let you read words and numbers when you pinch to zoom.

[@AugustoLugo1983]

I will still pick Pixel, and the Pixel 4A 5G and you save lots of money.

[@rubenmoreno407]

You can adjust in settings for the Pixel to not show content from notifications, not an issue

[@ultimategohan1551]

Yesh you can literally do this on any android phone lol

[@They.b.]

I have pixel 5... Dont know what u need more from phone. Great battery Great screen Super great camara Running super fast Great size Just allmost perfect Ohh sorry the pixel can not cook your evning meals...

[@neomalcom6464]

I wonder how Samsung was able to push 4K 60fps front facing video on the Galaxy S10 with a Software Update. I wish Google could do the same.

[@jeevanbatla91]

Did anyone notice that there is a hidden wide angle lens in the selfie camera on the 12 series? I wonder is there is a lens or is it software?

[@pangolin83]

Just software :)

[@lewiswilliams1893]

I don't get why you would want to be locked into an ecosystem. I have been burned by proprietary BS so many times. So the Apple ecosystem is actually a turnoff to me. That said, now that ios is allowing widgets and different default apps it's actually easier for me to jump in and out. I use an SE 2020 and S20 right now.

[@redhulkultra155]

Lol that was me last year iphone se 2020 and s20 ultra 5g...this year I have the iPhone 12 & s21 ultra 5g

[@yourmomsdaddy1699]

Would you suggest getting the Pixel 5 now, in May? Or wait until the Pixel 6? I’d hate the get the 5 now and it bust out in a year or so.

[@soandysirable]

this is my dilemma as well!

[@soandysirable]

which is why i'm kinda torn between the iphone 12 vs the pixel 5 for like, the longterm of things...

[@yourmomsdaddy1699]

@@soandysirable soooo. I just got the Pixel 5 after being with Apple for 10 years. Sent the Pixel 5 back after 3 days. Will be getting the lastest iPhone soon

[@soandysirable]

@@yourmomsdaddy1699 OMG FUNNY U SHOULD COMMENT THIS i also ditched the prospect of getting the pixel 5 and got the iphone 12 in purple hahahaha

[@yourmomsdaddy1699]

@@soandysirable haha good stuff!!

[@jeevanand88]

Huh... Its almost 1 year late to do this comparison dude!!!

[@nexusm191]

Why not mentioning repair cost of an iPhone!? is it something less important that updates after the third year!?

[@MrZaibrockstar]

I like the Google pixel smart features but my phone like thousands of other pixel owners have their camera stopped working for entire range of pixel 2 to 5 from late November is a big issue for me. I jumped to Samsung s21 due to this. They need to improve QC a lot.

[@aghamoe]

Jaime, you make great videos on tech, which I enjoy watching every time. One thing I noticed is that when you compare Apple with Google you very rarely mention Apple’s additional security features, which is a big reason for a lot of Apple users to stay with Apple.

[@Pocketnow]

You mean the ones Apple mentions as if only they have? Android also has a good deal of them. Not what I'd call a selling point.

[@UberKrispy]

@@Pocketnow the Apple face unlock vs. Pixel fingerprint scanner

[@OZbibaO]

since when an iPhone 12 counts as mid-range... it's like 800$

[@cmcm5878]

Because apple and samsung are selling phones for around $1,500. Samsung sells the S21 for $800 as a flagship phone and apple sells the 12 as an $800 midrange phone. It just shows how much apple is a total ripoff with the price and people don't care what they're getting, just as long as its an iphone.

[@paulrodriguez7760]

Youre right. I payed $985.00 For iphone 12 with 256 gb.

[@10xyourlife65]

@@cmcm5878 it's not a mid-range phone and mid-range phone maxes at 600 dollars

[@josephupton3601]

I just paid $80 for my used pixel 2

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

So Huawei’s watches are still behind the Apple Watch?

[@SimantaMajumder]

excellent video

[@Smitty6018]

What’s the wallpaper on the pixel?

[@challiray]

I have a Google pixel 2 XL that I'm still using that's better than most of my friends iPhones.

[@ArizonaGunsDave]

I was an Android guy for over 12 years. I actually had the Pixel 3 and 4 as my last 2 phones and I hated Apple for all of these years just because it was Apple. I had no reason to hate iPhone except that I felt it was a trendy phone that was overpriced. In March I had to upgrade my phone. It was between the Pixel 5, Galaxy S 21 and the least favorite phone the iPhone 12. Well, my carrier doesn't carry the Pixel anymore so I would have had to get it somewhere unlocked and I needed a phone. Point is, I stepped over to the dark side and I reluctantly purchased an iPhone 12. Well, after the first hour of frustrations trying to learn a new phone I am telling you there is no comparison. The iPhone 12 is better in every way. The video and pictures on this phone are in my opinion the very best on any phone out there. This phone is simple, solid construction, quality personified in every way and I don't care what anyone says, this is the best phone on the market. I just switched, I just came from Android and I was against it. You are stubborn if you don't give this phone a chance. iPhone for the win and it's a landslide!

[@roymithun1180]

I would say it's very difficult to choose. Both have it's unique features. I use both phones.

[@BadAndy3]

I use both as well. My preference is the pixel 5 however. I just love the amazing battery life, 90hz display, light weight, and all the google android features.

[@tri0xin]

@@BadAndy3 I have both also, kinda.. well the 12 mini.. I end up going with the Pixel 5 most of the time.. the 90hz screen/battery life are a couple of the reasons. But I really like the face unlock on the mini.. hope they bring that back from the pixel 4 to the pixel 6.

[@zulchemical]

I still cant believe I’ve used iPhone 4 from 2010-2015. Then I changed to android world going from oppo f5 to one plus 3a then galaxy s9 plus. Then on nov last year, i bought the ip12. The most noticeable upgrade was the camera and battery life from my s9. Things i missed from my s9 was better editing pic on gallery, a pause option while recording, finger print scanner, easier pic and vid download from ig, twt and apk’s.

[@anthonybrowning2281]

Really enjoy both for diff reasons but at the end of the day I'll take the iPhone with Google service's, lol

[@drvitorino]

I would like to see an assistant comparison inside a car or a very noisy ambient.

[@jojotwice8918]

I'm actually debating between pixel 4a 5g vs iphone 12, the pixel 4a 5g does pretty much everything the pixel 5 does at half the price on sale. But my previous experience with pixels really left a bad taste in my mouth though

[@deetechgadgets]

I'm using Both. I prefer Pixel 5 more than iPhone. For me Pixel 5 offer better and consistent Camera✅ Battery ✅ , better gesture navigation ✅ Design & love the 90Hz❤️. I'm using iphone only for video recording

[@urlaub7216]

Es wundert mich das es noch niemandem aufgefallen ist, das es ordentlich ruckelt wenn man bei KZbin ein Video laufen lässt und nebenbei ne Liste runter scrollt. Ganz besonders stark wenn der Dunkel Modus aktiviert ist. oder ab und zu dann beim Scrollen die Schrift leicht Lila verschwimmt. Das ist mein zweites Pixel 5 jetzt habe es vor 3 Tagen neu bei Google gekauft. Das davor war gebraucht aber nur einen Monat alt und beide Haben den Gleichen Fehler.

[@OnDVD]

Apple's smartest move was dropping the "r" to designate lower cost. Most people just want the idea of getting a phone with the proper name. Apple finally brought me over this past year and beisdes some small annoyances (no youtube picture-in-picture and some missing apps) the ios 12 updates have made me feel right at home with a smoother system and richer texting with my iPhone friends.

[@yeet-ob4ms]

Wait you’re on ios 12? or 14. also no youtube pip is more of a youtube issue than an ios issue

[@cmcm5878]

@@yeet-ob4ms apple has added picture in picture with ios 14. If you're still running ios 12 you must have an iphone 6 or something

[@stefanoliveira8718]

No pip for KZbin is KZbin giving iPhone the shaft, we had pip for a short time, then KZbin made Apple get rid of it(I believe).

[@yeet-ob4ms]

@@cmcm5878 i was talking to the original commenter. but nah the reason we don’t have yt pip is because of youtube, it’s not an ios issue

[@cmcm5878]

@@yeet-ob4ms sorry i replied to the wrong comment lol. But yeah, youtube only has pip now for premium users. If you dont have an iphone, you can get youtube vanced, block all ads, and get pip back

[@darekarsandeep12345]

I just feel storage of Google photos unlimited should also be considered while comparing because over the time saving photos is a big thing

[@Pocketnow]

No longer a feature in the Pixel. That's why it's not mentioned

[@1daful]

@@Pocketnow I read the Pixel 5 is going to retain unlimited photo storage while the new Pixels will not.

[@brett2396]

Make updates 4 years long, make the screen 6.2 inches, add the snapdragon 870 or 888 and put in a newer sensor for $800. That's what Google needs to do. The iPhone just needs a high refresh rate display and a smaller notch

[@sa1iqshaikh]

Do you think Pixel 5 is a better buy now at £529 (price dropped by £70) in the UK as compared to iPhone 12 (128GB) at £849?

[@cmcm5878]

Better value for the 5 but neither of them are worth the price

[@jayasri9832]

Can u make a video for samsung s21 ultra review

[@valasisvafiadis2292]

We split the difference in our house. My wife and I have pixels (4a and 3) and my daughters have iphone 11. In the end, it's about the ecosystems. The specs may matter to heavy users, but to the average person, the ecosystem will drive your decision.

[@patriciaroane4913]

I have never owned, nor want to own an iPhone, and love my Pixel.

[@josephlungu8339]

I have never owned, nor want to own a Pixel, and love my iPhone.

[@basicallyiliketodosomestuf9641]

Pretty sure if the main comment was the exact same but about Iphones, the replies would have been full of things like "iSheEp" and whatever.

[@eon_mp4]

@@josephlungu8339 Balanced, as all things should be. On a real note tho (pun not intended), as a Pixel owner I think ppl need to shut up and just buy what they like. I certainly realize the shortcomings of my phone, I just like stock Android too much to buy anything else 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Both suck get a samsung

[@basicallyiliketodosomestuf9641]

DENVEROUTDOORMAN Iphone 12 is better than the S21 so not thx.

[@ammaralmihyawi3538]

Time stamps please!

[@HDHasTe]

I disagree with the photos. They definitely weren't similar

[@nejcribic]

What about the battery

[@TheEmrickman]

If the Pixel was $100 less I'd upgrade from my Pixel 3. (Same camera for 4 years) But it's just too much for essentially slightly less performance than my pixel 3. Plus, that iphone video is killer.

[@earnistse4899]

Same lenses but the 5 does way better pics, the processor allows for better ai clean up

[@TheEmrickman]

@@earnistse4899 Actually not much difference. The Pixel 3 processor is just as fast and it has the extra processor for photos.

[@earnistse4899]

@@TheEmrickman the 765 inside the 5 has a way better ai block

[@smr32061]

Good review. It is a tough call but, going Apple always costs more. I was an i-phone user for many years and then decided to switch to Android 7 years ago with a Nexus phone and loved it. I found the Android OS not hard to use and liked the value I was getting compared to Apple. My next Android phone was a Samsung Galaxy S8+ and that was even better except for the single speaker. And now, I just got the new Pixel 4 a5g and enjoying that too. Yes, i-phone has better video quality than the Pixel but the Pixel isn't that bad. And the photos on the Pixel 4 A5g are still very very good even though the camera is on the dated side. I don't miss Apple and even switched my i-Mac Desktop to a Google Pixel Go Book because for my needs, it just works. Both phones are great and you can't go wrong. It just depends what ecosystem you prefer and what your needs are. And remember, the Pixel has stellar battery performance.

[@marcofava]

Honestly the S20FE beats both hands down, hell one could even go for the OnePlus 8 or the Xiaomi Mi11 if Apple is not a must for most people

[@shabbirdharwala2726]

No way apple is on diffrent level with best user experience and ecosystem.

[@drew4310]

Dude, you stole my comment! Lol I have the S20 Fe it's seriously one of the best phones for the money, especially with a trade in.

[@andyH_England]

I could list 100 phones better than the Pixel 5 and I have used one for many months so I can say it is overrated and too expensive compared to its rivals. It really is only for affiliated YT creators and Pixel fandom.

[@free_gold4467]

I am so happy that Google make budget friendly models, I have a Pixel 4a, it's great for a very cool price. Well done Google, you opened your market right up- I'm hoping for a compact 6a but I'll probably not need to upgrade.

[@barryjames3747]

With either phone longevity, is a moot point, since the batteries seem to all go to sh!t after a few months anyway and after a year, you're lucky to have 70% charge capacity left. This is the case that I find with most phones that I have owned.

[@JoseSantos-vd4hg]

Switched to Pixel 4 from iPhone 11 Pro Max, and I love so bad the Pixel that I had the Pixel 5 last Nov. What a mistake with crappy speakers, awful OS experience and pretty bad app experience and super invasive with ads. Without telling the headache of bluetooth headphones connectivity that the Pixel 5 cant correct (i.e. WhatsApp calls). Try to take photos or videos with Instagram, Snapchat...good luck with that. Cant wait to get back home to get iPhone 12. My next android will be a One Plus. Pixel 5 has been the worst Android experience in a decade, hands down

[@EverydayTechSJB]

Double the storage, high refresh screen, better battery. .. comparable cameras but a "weaker" chip in the pixel I personally would pick the pixel but that iphone especially the mini is SO Tempting lol

[@basicallyiliketodosomestuf9641]

Actually just slightly better battery, worse camera and much worse chip, speakers, build quality, durability, water resistance, longevity etc.

[@slowdyve]

The problem to me is how to get a Pixel phone. Google doesn’t sell it in my country and int most Amazon Stores in Europe we can only find Pixels sold by 3rd party seller’s. I could buy 2nd hand in my country but that’s like buying a phone without warranty. I ended up buying iPhone 12 but definitely I’m an Android guy

[@keijijohnson9754]

As someone who’s given the Pixel 5 a try Last December, there are two things that phone has done better than my current iPhone 11 Pro Max: Comfortably, and Picture in Picture on KZbin TV. The former is due to the smaller size which pretty much hits the sweet spot very well on top of feeling better in the hand with that back coating. And Picture in Picture is something I REALLY wish was possible on the KZbin TV app on iOS. It really makes no sense as to why neither Google nor Apple have made it so that can be done on both KZbin apps on iOS, especially on iPhone. Actually that’s another thing the Pixel 5 has against the iPhone 11 Pro Max: actual split screen multitasking! With the size of the phone I have, it perplexed me as to how they haven’t figured out how to replicate what has been done on iPad models since the Air 2!

[@Alfredul03]

I would be happy to migrate to an Apple product like an iPhone, but there is something that puts me back (and it's not customization today, as the iPhone can achieve) and they are my music files in FLAC format, and to convert them to the Apple format, it's very cumbersome, because they don't accept that format, they have their own, and when trying to convert those files to the Apple format, it would totally lower the resolution, that is, it would lower the audio quality and the truth would not be willing to tolerate it. I loved myself with Android, period!🤷🏻‍♂️📱🎧🎵🎶🎵👌🏻💯

[@avslife6031]

These phones are half a year old. Doing a camera comparison now ?

[@hassanchowdhury245]

they need to bring back the the nexus or the google play edition

[@tazchars8857]

im happy with my iphone 11 pro max.had the google pixel 2xl for two years and it was a really good phone esp the camera and fluidity

[@rebirthfyre]

I mean in Canada it's a $400 difference for not a lot soooooo.

[@anthonyriojas8267]

Pretty sure you can change the lock screen notifications under: settings > apps & notifications > notifications > disable 'sensitive notifications' Then the notification information won't show direct details until you unlock with fingerprint. Have been using this setting from day 1 with pixel 5. It never went away

[@mikem3614]

Sorry If I Missed But A Comparison For iPhone 12Max Vs S21 Ultra

[@Pocketnow]

That one has been live for a month

[@mikem3614]

@@Pocketnow Thank You For The Update 🤠

[@tristantussey8306]

That AirPods Pro 2 name got me tuchae

[@ccroy2001]

2020 the 2 phones I considered were the iPhone SE and the Pixel 4a. I usually choose Android but as you say it's easy to Googlefy an iPhone. I got the Pixel 4a. It had more of what I wanted: Android, headphone jack, and 128gb storage for less than the SE.

[@anthonywilliams9415]

And Boom goes the dynamite!! Android for the win

[@makeup_lover_clarissaw]

I have the Google pixel 4A 5G moved from and iPhone. I like the Google pixel very much, the only thing I would change would be the games would love more of iPhone games on Google x

[@fufkathebluetongueskink9572]

I used to rock ip 11 now with Pixel 5, couldn’t be happier

[@JohnFerrier]

I mean, Google purposely made a weaker phone this time around to reduce costs and target a different market (increase volume at lower margins)... So, kinda weird to compare the two. Of course the newer iPhone is better. Lol!

[@kab1r]

Yeah Google plan to make a proper flagship model for Pixel 6. But with the new Snapdragon 780 being released I don't think it will be a true flagship but interesting prospect at least

[@hellrider7s922]

where I live apple products are ridiculously more expensive than the original company prices and that's due to the fact that the demand for apple products is always off the roof so I have no choice but to stick with android where I can even get great offers with my purchases

[@xdadev]

iPhone 12 is 1000$ in my country, it ain't no mid-ranger.

[@wys0123]

pixel devices spec do not end with hardware spec. the G(skynet) service and home control. For my experience all the error, glitches and slow was non existence since pixel 4. Its the most futureproof flagship. most device just end at specs esp. the iPhones.

[@matthewbyleveld7850]

In Canada the Pixel 5 is $800 and the iPhone 12 is $1,200 for the same 128 GB of storage. I've already made my decision.

Video trash, pixel pays off much more in construction, battery, 90 hertz screen, cameras and everything!

[@MyReviews_karkan]

Please disable the mid-roll ads. I want to watch on my tv, I don't want to be forced to watch on my phone not to see those annoying ads.

[@Alex121sm1]

If I had to choose , I'd probably go pixel. Only because I prefer android. Recently, traded in my iphone 11 for the s21.

[@TechnoLawyer]

Every year, it gets more and more difficult for me to justify not giving up and buying an iPhone.

[@cmcm5878]

Buy an S21 instead. Google always disappoints while Samsung gets better and better each year, more than redeeming its previous track record

[@Onepunchmeme1]

I gave in a while ago and the 12pro max. I also have a note 20 ultra. I noticed having a iPhone is like being in a social club. Even though the note costed about the same. People tend to look at you like a baller having the latest and greatest from Apple.

[@TechnoLawyer]

@@cmcm5878 I have a note 20 ultra.

[@BakrAli10]

@@TechnoLawyer And why do you want an iPhone then if you have the Note?

[@chadallenchan]

@@cmcm5878 is the s21 better than the s20 fe in terms of value for money atm?

[@rianpardy6238]

Because they ate so close overall. Another factor should choose the winner. First, let me say that I am nor am Apple ecosystem fan or even Thune portraying system that keeps users in a coral that gives then fewer options for customization. But that will not sway my choice. The price! Especially now, with end ability top purchase a google phone for hundreds less. Should be a no brainer! And as for longer updates. Very few really keep a handset longer than 3 years anyway. And if they do they rarely really care about updates line most reviewers think they do. Google Pixel ALL the way!

[@10secondsrule]

Based on purely two things. The colour option/spec and shady google privacy tactics the choice has never been more clear. Iphone

[@stuartwilson6176]

The thing that reviewers miss is the iPhone doesn’t improve year on year. The pixel experience is different as google make their phones better with every update. Apple can’t even bring nightmode to the iPhone XS but want you to buy a new phone.

[@jorgeheny3867]

Jaime, pixel has an overheating problem when you take a video for a long time .Maybe is the lack of processing power .

[@pkhuynh84]

I would love get iPhone and pixel IF they have 120hz display... After using it I can't go back 60hz display.. 😭

[@cmcm5878]

Its crazy that apple is selling $700-$1,200 phones with 60hz screens. The pixel 4 (not a) and 5 have 90hz displays. I personally cant tell much of a difference between 90 and 120 (similar with 1080p and 1440p) from using an S20 for a year.

[@TVCHLORD]

theyre coming this september 1-120hz refresh iphones

[@mortinocano169]

E-specially, e-specially, my friend. ))

[@shanemb3]

Funny how the shining aspect of Google is the services, yet they don’t give Google the edge because iPhone can use them. Take Google services away when comparing the iPhone and it’s a bit of a different story. However when privacy comes into play it seems that Apple is taking a stand. I like that.

[@rishadkamal8917]

Wow that is the longest intro I've ever seen

[@noobkid5983]

Meanwhile me seeing this on poco X3: "ok"

[@KevinSheppard]

If the iphone had TouchID and provided more customization in terms of setting default apps and deeper integration with Google Assistant, it'd be the iPhone. The Pixel is better for me for yet another year, albeit by a very narrow margin.

[@redhulkultra155]

You could get the iPhone se 2020 (touch id >finger print sensor) then jail break it and customize to your hearts content ☺

[@MomradG]

Im very interested in how Google will continue with the future Pixels. Yes, the Pixel is not the best phone, but Google is trying to understand what is good and bad, and what to do. And they own Android, they can make it like the IOS for Apple. But that's Google's work to do. And I hope they will make Android more intuitive to use, and I hope they will make it prettier, and better to use. Maybe they will compete with Apple in the future.

[@shankars195]

iPhone 12 for longevity and resale value

[@AndrewHahaLee]

Neither companies care about their products nor consumer experience. Google just doesn't seem to care even more.

[@edgr2575]

Google knows what the world need, they have so much data to know which components are the most popular or what the people in the world can afford, the world is buying more middle range phones, not a flagship expensive phone

[@trailzrock2]

Google Just needs to copy OnePlus hardware and put their vanilla android OS in it. Boom💥 you got an Awesome phone and OS with timely updates. That's the Android i want 👍

[@06bostonguy]

i like both phones but i would pick the iPhone also

[@pnoydog124]

Most of cellphone user are not tech savvy to use all the new features. I like google pixel because its easy to use and update all time. My complain is making us pay for cloud storage.

[@mikldude9376]

As a9 year android user that came to the dark side with the iPhone 12 , it’s funny that I still don’t use 99% of the iPhone items that Jaime claims make iPhone software so wonderful , and I still use chrome and google apps most of the time :) , as for google being fast and fluid see the jerkiness at 4.43.

[@Onepunchmeme1]

You know some people can’t see that for some reason. When android first came out it was pretty bad. That’s why I used windows phone at the time. It seems like it’s the worst on Samsung phones. It’s not as noticeable with the high refresh rate screens.

[@stevek4382]

My wife picked an iPhone pro max unlocked for me at Christmas. No brand loyalty here. I picked the one that would last the longest with updates. If a fast, cheap and powerful android phone comes along I’ll buy it for retro gaming.

[@trailzrock2]

Don’t buy based on resale value. That’s all based on MSRP. You’ll be hard pressed to find an IPhone on sale, but with Android phones, soon after they’re released you can find them cheaper, giving android phones a better resale value. Look at the $1200 Samsung. You can find that phone way cheaper. But the resale value is based off the 1200 dollar initial price tag

[@pangolin83]

So Samsung can't even keep their MSRP values? Yeah that is a great sign of how much they're actually worth

[@ArquellEastland]

@@pangolin83 how is MSRP sales/discounts a bad thing for the average consumer who wants new tech for cheaper? Wow.