Pixel 5 vs 4: Camera Test Comparison!

This is my camera comparison test of the new Google Pixel 5 vs Pixel 4 XL! The Pixel 5 now has an ultra-wide lens instead of telephoto, plus we can shoot 4K60 on the primary, three new stabilization modes, and more. Plus this is possibly my favorite Pixel phone yet? 90hz display, beautifully designed hardware, comfortable to hold, "palmable" size, lightweight, wireless charging, all for $700! (Huge thanks to Google for the gifted phone.)
Pixel 5: amzn.to/3dkl27H
Pixel 4: amzn.to/3lAT7n4
📸 Behind the scenes: / schmanke
Chapters:
0:00 Front facing video w/ audio samples
1:23 Front camera photos & portrait mode
1:59 Rear camera photos
3:22 Low light Night Sight photos
4:33 Rear video
7:38 Slow-motion
8:20 Hyperlapse
8:30 Low light video
8:55 Conclusion
➠ My Camera Gear: www.amazon.com/shop/bschmanke
Disclosure: some of the links I use are affiliate links, this means I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.

[@ThisIsJayEveryday]

I'm almost certain the mic on your 4XL was either covered, blocked, or faulty. It definitely does not sound like that when recording.

[@kieranpower97]

yes I think so.

[@chrisyuris0326]

It's definitely bad. I do use a pixel 4 xl and doesn't sound like that

[@Deeo31]

@Cecilia Laura Rosadi 1983070 they're almost identical.

[@idhamdaud366]

@Cecilia Laura Rosadi 1983070 all up to self preferences. for me 4xl are better

[@mrmoon7768]

Definitely

[@armentorosyan8268]

Finally not a fake comparison!

[@AuthenTech]

😁👍

[@MGalaxy]

Yuck. Those are the worst. They should be banned from KZbin.

[@konstantinossampsakisbakop6025]

@@MGalaxy what do you mean by fake comparison? Does anybody do that?

[@MGalaxy]

@@konstantinossampsakisbakop6025 Search for example for "iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro camera comparison" on KZbin. Despite phone hasn't come out yet, there are camera comparisons with it now 😉 Obviously they look fake too.

[@eobardthawne19]

@@MGalaxy loL

[@akhil__dev]

You should be doing more of the camera comparisons. Yours is one of the best I've ever seen.

[@AuthenTech]

Subscribe for more! :)

[@ericzayya]

God damn! Very precise and detailed comparison. Even better than big channels. Awesome work!

[@blizzliftie]

You've done a lot of work here, thanks!

[@richarddcrossley]

Thanks for this. I've been deciding between the 5 and selling my XL mainly due to masks and face unlock. Decided I'll stick with the XL even with the sweet BOSE deal in the UK because I use zoom loads more and all ultra wide cameras always look worse. Also the speakers on the 5 aren't balanced and I watch a lot of KZbin!

[@ClashwithMeqiC]

Great one ! Very detailed and easily understandable Looking for Iphone 11/11 pro vs Pixel 5 !

[@zachm7595]

Maybe this a good in-between year for current users. I keep wanting to want it (though I blame consumerism), but it doesn't have that..."wow" to it, to me. I wish they could've improved the front facing camera a bit. I totally understand the 5 is lightyear ahead of the

[@TomCRitucci]

Great video, I don't think I'm going to upgrade from my 4XL. First year skipping a model.

[@tri0xin]

Excellent video! Thanks for the comparison

[@AuthenTech]

Glad you liked it!

[@jasonnazworthable]

Holy smokes, A+ review and comparison!

[@SpammusX]

Very detailed and nuanced review! Good shit!

[@Huizelogica]

This is a great review/comparison 👌

[@stefanosa5050]

Hey bro awesome video. In terms of portrait mode photography and selfies pixel 4xl or xs max is better?

[@joechapman8208]

Thanks for that audio comparison at the start! Do you know if the 4A 5G has the same mic improvements as the P5, or is that unique to the flagship?

[@carlhull7356]

I've got the 4xl 128gb and have ordered the 5 today. But thinking I should cancel the order after watching this. I like the smaller form factor of the 5 but I think the telephoto comes in handy more for day to day photo quality

[@jvm-tv]

Quite minor improvement IMO. Theorically Pixel 4 should be able to do all what pixel 5 does with a software update.

[@bloozism]

Except the battery life

[@Ryrynz2000]

Yeah let's see what the Camera PX guys can get working on the earlier models.

[@Xrzysioo]

Pixel 5 nothing special

[@sensaznal]

Pixel 4XL should be better due to having same camera sensor and the AI on the SD855 is better than pixel 5 SD765G. Apart from the SoC , the pixel 5 had slight better battery, 5G and an added wide lense.

[@Xrzysioo]

@@sensaznal added wide lense but removed zoom 😆

[@Patrick.Richard]

Ben always make the best video footage reviews for phones and action cams，love it.

[@AuthenTech]

Thanks!

[@wael-ahmad]

I will stick with my 4XL.

[@ibrahimadan2437]

How is it and would it last for another 2yrs?

[@wael-ahmad]

@@ibrahimadan2437 it's a great phone so far and yes it can work flawlessly for at least 3 years.

[@ibrahimadan2437]

@@wael-ahmad how about the camera is it still up to date? Or do u think I should go for iphone 11? I love the 90hrz, and oled display, and it's android which is good for me other than that there both the same for me so which do u think I should go for? I'm looking for good camera and longevity the Pixel 4xl or iPhone 11?

[@wael-ahmad]

@@ibrahimadan2437 Pixel 4 and iPhone 11 both have great cameras, but iPhone has an ultra wide lens if you care for it. It's up to you which you prefer, Android or iOS. Beside the much better display in the Pixel 4, there are other differences between them like design, and battery performance.

[@ibrahimadan2437]

@@wael-ahmad the ultra wide would come in handy but I think imma go back to IOS after 7yrs lol I remember having iphone 4s in My high school days lol and THANKS FOR THE RESPOND AND FEEDBACK

[@justinitsthatguyme010]

This is what a true reviewer should be. No BS and straight to the point.

[@krishnamadhu4824]

Excellent comparing,...😍

[@Killafiend]

you didn't go over the Cinematic pan. :\

[@pake1]

Always go to you for camreviews. Any thoughts for choosing a iPhone 12 vs a pixel 5 (vs an s20+) for video and camera only? Thanks!

[@cloviscareca]

iPhone 12, no doubts

[@PrinterFromLACOM]

Audio test was started by super saf uk guy, great review!!

[@MrFreyTV]

I prefer the 4 XL. Too bad Google discontinued it.

[@jamesmyers6739]

Amazon had it on sale for Prime Day

[@danoliver8804]

Great phone.

[@7evive]

Bought an open box one for 449$ it's amazing

[@InvalidUser_]

@Onouphrios they aren't going for flagship phones anymore

[@matthewhensley5165]

Yeah They should have left it on the website until they release a phone with a decent processor

[@labangill1765]

Nice information Thanks brother

[@rizwanpunjabi2626]

Dear Sir, which is the best phone for youtubers to record video and running the chennel?

[@houssemriache6337]

nice video broo ❣️ we want the gcam mode with portrait night and more.... for pixel 3 😥

[@droneightower2255]

Nice comparison video. I always watch bottom screen if any blur every comparison picture or video.

[@juancruz5998]

This is what we were waiting for!

[@kelvinencarnacion2320]

Do you think the change between 4xl and 5 is worth it?

[@anangbrandon8254]

Great comparison keep up

[@AuthenTech]

Thanks so much

[@delightmedia1556]

Thank you for this.

[@ofek5365]

Excellent comparison! Quick tip: Me and I'm assuming most of the people rather not to see that zoom-in effect in these parts 1:49 and just a static image :)

[@renae0007]

Thanks - what is the tripod you are using, please?

[@odebient]

Weird, my Pixel 4 doesn't sound like that, even when running against wind like you did

[@khaledzaki11]

He is using stands

[@odebient]

@@khaledzaki11 So? did he cover up the microphone or what

[@kieranpower97]

@@odebient seems fishy

[@billbuffett2092]

Image processing is very slow on the Pixel 5

[@yoragamihatsu8057]

@@billbuffett2092 because the neural core is gone which i fakin hate, i really hate it when pics proceces

[@linuskyle]

nice review

[@ithwitt]

Great comparison

[@AuthenTech]

Thanks!

[@Maqsz]

I'm coming from a Galaxy S8. Need a new phone. Is Pixel 5 a big enough step up?

[@pimpbogomol5065]

Thanks for the comparison! I was so waiting for the pixel 5 to show up, but when they announced rear fingerprint scanner , downgrade of processor i still had a hope, that on camera performance there would be a much more improvement. But now i see, that my Pixel 4 XL is far better in terms of detail and low-light photos, probably it's concerned with absence of neural core processor in newer model. Now i'm going to try sony xperia 5 ii instead of pixel 5.

[@hakimchannel]

I like the quick start bro, straight to the topic, perhaps in the future, you can test both cameras alone, they don't have to be inside a split screen, because i want to see the camera in horizontal position filling the whole screen

[@CFL-TECH]

Some may find the better zoom to be more important than the ultra wide. I don't know what Google did with this Pixel 5 phone. They removed the face unlock (face unlock has been great), active edge, screen is 6" in and not at least 6.3". Yeah they lowered the price a bit by $100 from last year's Pixel 4, but they also took away some items that some may have really liked. Every year should be an upgrade not a questionable one. Ok you get 128GB as standard storage no more 64GB which is good. A little bigger battery, but I never had a problem with the 4XL battery. You get 2 more GB's of RAM. of course you get 5G but that is still limited to certain areas and not fully really the norm yet. Also what will they be coming out with for next spring or summer will there be a 5A with a larger screen. I guess they made the 4A 5G with a larger screen for those who may have had a 4XL or 3XL wanting 5G. But you also lose a few other features like no wireless charging and no IP68, and two less GB's of RAM. Every year Google is interesting with whatever they do. people that buy these phones every year know what these phones are about, it's more about the software experience and the quick updates and should there be any issues Google is usually on it pretty quickly the resolve. But this year's phone lineup is ore questionable. The Pixel 5 should have come in at $599 or $649 max with the loss of some features from last year's model.

[@WaiKc]

Love to see pixel 5 vs other flagship phone

[@percyjacksonperseus7083]

Nice comparison

[@fla_inbox]

You somehow covered the front microphone on the Pixel 4! Doesn't really record like that...is unnaturally muffled.

[@joechapman8208]

It's not. If you cover a phone mic, you get silence, not the noise of wheels on gritted tarmac. There must be better mic AI/noise cancellation in the P5, stripping the sound of his skateboard or whatever he's riding.

[@AK-pw9js]

Nice thank for video

[@BidoTech]

Very good video I was planning upgrade from 4xl to 5 I better Wait until the 6 get the price reduce to upgrade.

[@aakaashram4349]

WHich camera/video is better pixel 5 or pixel 4a

[@Ryrynz2000]

A tad more saturation on the 5.. LOL. Umm JUST A TAD. Yeah as I thought unless you're using the front facing camera or really want that wide angle the 4XL is superior with the camera, this is what I expected.. plus you get the faster processor to boot. Feeling pretty justified in holding on to my 4XL until the 6XL can one up them both with a zoom and wide angle lens and surely a new camera sensor which improves things more still.

[@nickelass427]

Recently, I upgraded from my P2XL to the 4XL and couldn't be happier. I just couldn't justify the $700 price point for the P5. Looking forward to seeing what Google does with the P6 and their in-house custom SoC. Hope the rumors are true. Wouldn't mind seeing an upgrade in the camera department, too. I used to be a Samsung fanboy using their Galaxy line for years, but when I switched over to stock android, as well as Google's optimized software experience, the rest is history.. :D

[@blueprintslots1590]

I just sold my Pixel 5 and went back to my 4XL. The only thing that's great about the pixel 5 is the battery life everything else is the same or just about the same between the 2. I will wait for the pixel 5 pro or the pixel 6.

[@TheKing-lo6mx]

I did the same thing ...

[@elijnr]

How about performance

[@jonbonker]

Thanks for the video. I noticed there was more saturation in the pixel 5. What is the reason for this? And do you think software will eventually make the saturation level the same on older pixels (thinking of the earlier released 4a)? The saturation level is literally the only thing I like about the 5 over 4 so if the 4a will get this through software update I'd prefer to pay half the price and get the 4a at $350.

[@czsksamuell9100]

I want a move in from p30 pro to pixel 5 should i do?

[@adelaljammal]

Besides, your Pixel 4 mic was muffled with something. This was an area of error in your review.

[@ns_zone1438]

Which one is best 4xl or 5

[@avdheshsingh1837]

Wow scenes in pics ... awesome place 👍👍👍

[@JacobSeifert]

Nice comprehensive comparison - appreciated!

[@AuthenTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@photovidshooter]

Thank you for the review. If I may suggest or request, can you please review GOOGLE PIXEL 5 with MOMENT THIN CASE + MOMENT LENSES. thanks so much again for the great review. @AuthenTech

[@Waqas9157]

Though i never had neither have the flagship smartphone, but i am quite familiar to tech department. This guy always do honest reviews i am surprised does this guy receive review units from company or he buys himself because his reviews are brutally honest.

[@AuthenTech]

Gotta stay authentic! :)

[@chrissims1096]

With photosphere you can take wide angle and fisheye shots with the pixel 4xl straight out of the camera app the 4xl for me is the better choice

[@matthewhensley5165]

I’m so confused the pixel 4 doesn’t actually sound like that does it?

[@EEESRAINMAN]

Brave man chasing geese for your slow motion testing lol.

[@Folskyfied]

really hate that pixel 4 doesn't support 60fps front camera like phones are going for 8k 60fps and pixel is still stuck on 1080 30fps

[@saifanowar3363]

Quality content as always!

[@AuthenTech]

Much appreciated!

[@ithwitt]

Can u compare budget wireless mics

[@The_rph]

whoaa, I hope pixel 4 get camera update, pixel 5 have incredible video stabilization.

[@noskillpg3d627]

Can the video stack up against the Samsung Super Steady?

[@irshadknr4627]

Nice compact design and good camera 👌

[@louiseasmr7732]

How do they do with motion in photos? My samsung s20+ is horrible . If you have kids any movement from them it makes it blurry where my old google pixel 3xl was mazing would catch it as it was in that moment caught every droplet of water when my son was in the pool

[@mnasonj1]

Do you think it's worth upgrading from the pixel 4xl to the 5...?

[@MrJrod899]

No

[@Quoutub]

By the way, the Pixel 4 didn't have a good tele lens (worse than competitors). The lens lacked contrast (black looked like grey) and it was a 16 megapixel 1.6x camera, which was used as a 1.85x 12 megapixel camera. So the difference would be even larger when compared with a high quality 2.0x camera.

[@alfredosanchez3886]

Gracias por el video esta muy bueno

[@rizingzun]

A 25 cent soda vending machine *Instant flashback to the 90s*

[@adelaljammal]

Finally a comparison that solidified personal thoughts that my Pixel 4 XL is a better deal, especially with the better SoC.

[@moniruzzamandhrubo9610]

Whick Will Be Better? 4xl or 5

[@avdheshsingh1837]

Also place shown in video... awesome place 👍

[@alifayon3886]

pixel 5: Hi there, this is pixel 5 pixel 4xl: Shhhshhssh......

[@RagingHamster]

its the same sensor as the last pixel, and the pixel before that, and the pixel before that... or as another youtuber said, the pixel software/hardware combo is like "a great magician who only performs at birthday parties"

[@PriyankDeshmukh]

Video improvements is massive. Great review

[@AuthenTech]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jayko23]

Wish they can include both telephoto and wide angle lenses on the pixel 6

[@Peizxcv]

Your samples aren't 4K quality. Looks like 1440p or 1080p. I also think maybe the mic on Pixel 4 is blocked or broken

[@blueprintslots1590]

and he also needs to work on his video recording because the pixel 4 def records better than that

[@cristianramallo8042]

Creo que los que aún tengan un pixel 2 deben esperar otra generación más para cambiar, lo mismo obviamente para los que tengan pixel 3 o 4, siguen usando mismo lente principal, y la diferencia de las fotos es muy poco notoria, creo que solo evolucionó en la grabación de video un poco.

[@herte7643]

It is better?

[@mrmoon7768]

Ok I'm keeping my pixel 4, Thanks for uploading

[@KeepLearing]

I think google is planing something big here... soon they'll be 5a with snap dragon 865+ and triple camera... 😶

[@kieranpower97]

I really hope so.

[@KeepLearing]

@@kieranpower97 same! 🙏🏽😭

[@KeepLearing]

@@kieranpower97 but i wont be surprised either... It looks like a tease what they're doing...

[@billbuffett2092]

No

[@kaifalivlogs6672]

No bro it will not happen

[@Waterresistance.]

Dude, pls make 12 pro max and mate 40 pro plus, some video, on night, and quality, i have to know who, will win battle, or some reason is really sony 5 mark-ii or 1mark -ii

[@hunterriley4993]

I just ordered a refurbished pixel 5 for $350 off of Walmarts website to replace my S9 plus that I've been using for the better part of 5 years. I can't wait to see how things go with it!

[@mari.be.86]

Well I guess I fell in love, but now I don't know to whom more, whether to the phone or you, handsome :D

[@4sake123]

Only thing I wish the pixel 5 had an XL version

[@caonerdozo]

Cool, love the video!

[@AuthenTech]

Thanks!

[@datuncenter]

After this video I just ordered Pixel 4Xl at £529 on the Google store 🙏

[@FaZaFurhod]

I really want to see a comparison of the actual astrophotography capabilities between the two phones

[@AuthenTech]

3:23 (was cloudy)

[@FaZaFurhod]

@@AuthenTech I meant going to a low light pollution area to compare how the Pixel 5 can achieve astrophotography as opposed to its predecessor

[@nullijarullimehed5204]

Thank you for video.. i wanted to buy Pixel 5.. but i see that Pixel 4 pictures are better and more sharp.. :S Video is better on Pixel5, but mostly make pictures.. so its a big dissapointment :( I hope Google will improve software, as they always do.. but at moment i think im gonna go for Sony Xperia 5ii instead.. Since camera difference is not big.. atleast in good conditions.. Sony is overall a better Phone and prices are already dropping..

[@LSOreal]

The ability to snap much faster pictures along with the telephoto is more useful to me than the video. Overall, Pixel 4XL has the bigger display with more PPI, much better speakers (not even close), better processor, face unlock, and Project Soli if you care about that. Very u usual for the previous generation model of any phone have that many advantages over the new one. If you have a 4XL it makes absolutely no sense to spend any money on a 5.

[@jamesnkhoma8325]

I have been looking for the comparison of the pixel 4a 5g vs 4xl

[@unboxeverythingwithkuku]

Us brother us

[@popcornsoda9753]

Those are nice houses this guy must be doing good on youtube making huge money.i need to step my game up and get money.

[@whoever_81]

Pixel 4 for me! Love the 8x high quality zoom

[@MrPeanut72]

Got my Pixel 5 arriving tomorrow. £599. Upgrading from Pixel 2XL. Cheaper than US version because of different 5g bands.

[@b9011043]

It is the good introduction clearly and I think the camera quality is good for pixel 4

[@injured_lion]

I luv this guy ❤️