iPhone12 vs Pixel 5 - Which Phone is Better?? 

iPhone 12 or Pixel 5 ftw??

Heart says: iphone 12 Brain says: pixel 5 Wallet says: pixel 2

I just can't believe 800 dollar phones are now mid level lol

For me, the way Google presents the purist of Android is excellent!

The iPhone is a lovely phone but I'm just too used to android...I really dont think I could switch. So I would go for pixel 5❤✌🏾

Bro!! pixel is known for it's low light photography at low cost. You forgot to cover.

Watching on my pixel 5, while scrolling instagram.

First thing I noticed is all the " Google " apps on the iPhone. Lol.

I can't deal with face unlock anymore since I wear a mask at work all day, I'm looking for a phone with a fingerprint scanner now.

Pixel 5 and Android 11 🔥😍

Pixel 5 here, and I love mine. Got it for $499 new without a contract on verizon. Cannot beat that price for these features. I'm a huge fan of stock Android, and getting quick updates. Also the pictures it takes is top notch, and even better than my fantastic pixel 3. The external finger print reader is a HUGE plus as well. Also, I'm getting 10+ hours of screen time on a charge, and 16+ hours use.

Hes orange in the Iphone pics but he say its natural. Great vid overall though

I disagree I feel the video quality on the Pixel 5 is amazing, no shuddering, absolute clarity, my friends couldn't believe the quality! Stills are great but videos more breath taking

How is the iPhone more natural? If I saw you with my own eyes you wouldn't look that bright that doesn't make any sense I think it's just an apple bias

Pixel 5 is AMAZING. Full disclosure, I'm watching on a Pixel 5🤘🏻

I have an iPhone 11 pro and a Pixel 5 and I've been looking at getting the iPhone 12. I will say this, it will obviously depend on which Operating System you prefer and how invested you are in it (android or ios) but I usually carry my Pixel 5 85% of the time and on most days. When you look at both devices I enjoy the software and editing that can be done to the Pixel's photos and videos plus the Pixel 5's front-facing camera has an option to zoom which isn't available on the iPhone 12. I tend to prefer the Pixel for outside photos and the iPhone slightly over the Pixel 5 for inside shots. The details at least in the photos I take are a bit better and in my lighting, the iPhone carries the lighting more naturally to what my surroundings actually look like. Please understand that the Pixel 5 is 699.99 plus tax with 128GB of storage and the iPhone 12 is 849.99 with 128GB of storage and the iPhone 12 doesn't come with a charging adaptor in the box. If you like accessories, the iPhone 12 will have more options. My household loves IOS and the sucky part about is we can interact better when I use my iPhone for things like facetime, sending photos, emojis, utilizing applications together and etc. IOS is a better app-driven experience and Android 11 offers a uniquely diverse customization experience. I prefer my keyboard on my Pixel 5, I like Google Maps, I like the notification system better, the fingerprint sensor is certainly better right now during this pandemic and I just feel more comfortable throwing the phone (Pixel 5) in my pocket without a case and screen protector and leaving the house. I enjoy the 90hz refresh rate on the Pixel as well, it's a small difference you just tend to notice when you spend so much time on your phone. iPhone in this instance has the processor for sure. All this being said, I thoroughly enjoy the apps and application experience on the iPhone better, not sure why really but I tend to run into fewer glitches and the apps are truly catered for the operating system. The Pixel will get your three or four years of updates and Apple promises five. Pixel has a two-year manufacturer's warranty and Apple has a one year? There will always be pros and cons but if you like IOS more then you will most likely enjoy the iPhone 12 and vice versa....now if you're thinking about switching to either side...it's just gonna depend on how you use your device and what's most important to you....good luck......

Is there anyone in 2024?

I have a Pixel 5 and iPhone 12 Pro at my disposal, I prefer the Pixel 5.

On Friday I replaced my 6s+ with the Pixel 5. As a first time Android user, I'm happy.

there's like a 200 dollar difference tho lol

My head: Google Pixel My heart: iPhone 12 My wallet: *Nokia*

I'm a pixel fan boy for life. Loved google phones since my first (nexus 5x). Though I'm going for the pixel 4a 5g this year due to price and size of screen.

It's interesting that people are really comparing these two. Pixel 5 is obviously a mid-range phone and it still keeps up with most flagships. Lovely

If almost everything is going down to our preference then why have you made this video🙄

Once you experience the Pixel software experience you will wonder why it took you so long to switch to the Pixel. iOS is so boring and the bloatware on the Galaxy is overwhelming. The Pixel software is where it's at. I just can't wait to see what Google can bring us with their next year flagship phone with their Pixel 6 XL

I just switched to the iphone 12 mini and Im still getting used to it. I miss my mail notifications on android.

You're a liar! The Pixel 5 is much more natural than the iPhone, the pictures on the iPhone are not even close to reality, the pictures are always yellow.

The best phone is the one your wallet can buy lmao

7:12 Nope. I own the iPhone 12 and selfies have this bright glow, orange-y tint on my face. It's not natural compared to Pixel. It is pleasing than the Pixel's but definitely beautified.

I would take the pixel 5 without a second thought

Good comparison, however, the no notch screen, the 90 hertz refresh rate, greater storage, and the pixel’s superior software features make this a no brainer

Excellent review! I hadn’t upgraded in a couple years and these were the two I was looking at. Thanks for helping me choose! Went with iPhone 12 because of the processing power and video.. the camera is so much better than the 11 it’s quite amazing..

For me iPhone. 2 years ago left android and never regretted. But two of my son's use android. They don't like ios. Personal preferences guys....

So nobody's gonna talk about how pixel 5's bezels are beautifully symmetrical?

The Pixel 5 isn't being sold in my country and the iPhone 12 normal version is 1100$ so I'm not going for either!

2:57 "But you will never see that on an iPhone" Uhhhh, so apparently some iPhone 12 owners are also experiencing a gap issue, lol.

Just got the Pixel 5 for $711AUD delivered in a Black Friday sale, which is about $525USD. Definitely great bang for $.

Today for some reason I needed to compress large pdf documents which are in my laptop and send them to an app, And I really appreciated the flexibility android provided , I have an ipad and I tried to do it and it was a mess. But my android phone was a champ and did most of the compression by an app and transfer of data by using file transfer. Thank you Google for android

I flip flop back and forth between both iOS and Android. Ultimately at the end of the day I prefer Android. Google just keeps innovating. The select on screen feature where I can search images with google lens is invaluable to me With that being said though, Apple creates an incredible product and you can’t go wrong with either one

Him: "Apple's selfies are more natural, and less artificially enhanced." Also him: *Looks like he has the bright filter on from snapchat* Haha, but in all seriousness tho, the iPhone does look better when taking selfies. I think Apple takes better pictures of faces, while Google takes better pictures of environments.

Tim 🍎 should be ashamed of his self, no charger in the box, 64gb's of base storage in late 2020 is beyond ridiculous 🙄. You i-sheepers, how do you stay loyal to this guy?

Outstanding review. Thanks for covering all the things I would never have known about. Thumbs up and just subscribed. I have been loving my Pixel 2XL for several years now. It’s works as well as it did the day I brought it home. The only thing keeping me from getting another Pixel is the lack of updates after only three years. This was not an inexpensive product when purchased and to stop security updates after three years is a big negative in my humble opinion. And it’s worth virtually nothing in terms of trade in value. Shame on Google.

I can't wait until someone does an in-depth comparison on the software between these two

I have been (and still am) an Android guy. I love the OS (clean, no skins, etc). I have gotten every pixel so far but Google'a desicion to go mid tier did not make me happy. And to admit, the iPhone 12 is beautiful. Soooo I got 12 pro. Not the max, too big for me. To answer shortly after a month with the iOS, my say is this. Give me pure Android in iPhone 12 hardware and I will never think again about a phone. Just to give you a simple idea. No way (unless you buy a transparent widget...for couple of bucks) to move all icons you need in the bottom end of the screen and leave the rest of the screen empty....basically you need to fill the screen to push them down. Wtf? I can go on for the rest of the day where Android is miles ahead, but thanks to all Google apps working perfect on iOS, switching back and forth is a breeze.

Overpriced hype phones. iOS unoptimised and memory hogging and oversized apps, Android max 1-2yr updates and let phone makers fill the phones with locked bloat ware. I use iPad of course with iOS and a smartphone with Android to support the continued fight. 😅

such a biased review. clearly you like iphone. from the extra animations to more praises it shows through out your video. Why didn't you mention google's reverse wireless charging and everyone knows iphone's pics are little warmer while google has the natural look. plus how can you just say face ID is better than finger print scanner. With Covid19 good luck unlocking your phone 100 times a day removing your mask or putting in the PIN (loll it is almost 2021 and apple users still use PIN). what about the freedom to swipe down from anywhere on the home screen to get to the control center on google , on iphone you have to reach the far corner. what about that you CAN'T turn off wifi from control center on iphone, YOU have to go to settings to do that looolllll. and what about for 800$ you only get 64GB on the Iphone. Don't even get me started on the freedom in android

i would usually go for iPhone 12 but i am slightly pissed about the fact that Pixel 5 packs easily a 4080mah while apple still decides to give their consumers less than before.

I'm a year and a half late but snagged pixel 5 used in very good condition unlocked for 330 dollars. It works really well.

Face ID is frustratingly useless nowadays.....

Great video! 👍 Both phones are great so it's just personal preference that decides. I've got the iPhone 12 pro max which I'm now replacing with the Pixel 5. Not that the iPhone is bad but I prefer android and always liked the Pixel phones. I however have the deepest respect and understanding for others making the choice to go for the iphone.

I love that you compare the display in your videos ❤️❤️❤️ continue please

Pixel 5 😍 Still using my pixel 3, will upgrade eventually.

Was so disappointed when I saw the iPhone 12 in person..so overrated! Nothing new from the iphone 11..just a screen upgrade which seems minimal! Apple is so good in fooling its customers!

At 7:30 he says front facing video, colors and dynamic range is better in the iPhone, but shows a video on both, and the sky and buildings in the back are completely blown out on the iPhone and you can see the blue sky and clouds in the Pixel 5. Not to mention his shirt is black on the Pixel, but almost gray in his iPhone.

Apple is down! Literally there are acting like a poor company, what was the ned of removing charger and for what reason are they sooo over priced??

Pixel 5 easily ftw... Main Reasons: Software, Google Assistant Version no one else can get( I think), Full Screen(no notch), Camera, Smoothness, 2 day battery, Call Screening, Call holding, 90hz and more... I'd be bored to death with a iphone, never 👎🏽

Thanks for the Video. I was on the fence as to stay with Apple or bounce. I am gone! Pixel 5 it is. Plus the apple ios14 totally messed with my Honda's in car entertainment system. Now It keeps freezing, Waze freezes and the music is distorted.

Have both and in terms of reliability it's always iOS (XR). My pixel is my primary phone and the iphone is for office. I take calls, manage meetings, emails switch between apps and this phone does not shred a sweat. As on the pixel the call screen hangs sometimes when I immediately try to switch between apps. Example: teams, email and phone. I recently used the iPhone and an ipad as a temporary replacement for my crashed windows laptop and after a few hours of adjusting it was office as usual. I cannot imagine that level of multitasking with any Android. But still for some reason, I just can't completely quit Android.

Pixel 5 is a beast. Aaaannnnd iPhone ain't touching the pixel 5 battery life ever. Period

Am I the only one who thinks that even though the res is lower on the front pixel camera it shoots better selfie videos??

4:47 I cannot see the storage option of pixel 5.

You should use day light mode for capturing better views.

Editing mistake at 4:50 The Pixel 5 base storage text is out of the frame.

The iPhone might be better, that is until Apple decides you had your phone long enough and starts messing with your battery

I actually downgraded my phone from iPhone 11 Pro Max to IPhone 12. The Max was too big for my hands and I noticed I never really used the Max to it’s full potential. I’m loving the 12. It feels great in my hands and I can finally text with one hand.

i'll definitely prefer the pixel 5. it has great dynamic range and natural color.

Pixel gang!

Watching this on my "pixel 4a"

Google is using a Bio-resin on top of the aluminum of the Pixel 5's body to achieve wireless charging. Basically, there is a physical cutout in the aluminum where the coil lives, and this plastic bio-resin sits on top.

You pick a phone for different occasions? How many active lines do you have? & the video on the pixel was better than the iphone. Iphone had too much glare from the sun

Moved from Pixel 2XL to IPhone 12 and I regret it totally. In India Google did not launch Pixel5 so could not buy it. Using apple now since launch and apple software feature set is very poor compared to Google pixel . I miss pixel totally.

iPhone 12 have more natural colors? You made me laugh, Pixel 5 is much better.

Trust me, I had a 12 mini I switch to pixel 4a5g ( mostly te same that the 5) the pixel it’s a incredible phone, incredible camera , incredible experience on android, remember the pixel price and iPhone price ... BUT if you use to use apple devices you will miss the iPhone but for anyone thinking to switch to android the best experience similar to iPhone is the pixel . For me iOS is one step forward yet

Personally, for looks and prettyness of the OS, I’ll say iOS. iOS is very pleasing to the eyes with graphics and animations. But Google takes the cake for functionality and features which I like better. This is why many, including myself, say iOS is just boring. And although imessage is great, I love, love, love Android’s notification in general. But I’m so tired of the same damn notch, and if Apple has it this year, even if smaller, I’m out until they get rid of it.

Here's the deal. I sold my Pixel 4XL for €568 and bought Pixel 5 for €613. I am also getting a Bose QC 35 II headphone free with my Pixel 5. The best deal I ever had. Coming to the phone, my wife has iPhone and it's amazing, but the stock Android experience in Pixel is really awesome. The battery lasts easily 2 days for me. Totally satisfied.

andorid 11 > ios 14

In Europe (Germany) the price difference is just too big making the Pixel 5 win every time. The Pixel 5 (128GB) is 600€ and the iPhone 12 (128GB) 925€! (+ maybe a charging brick for the iPhone because there's none included → 30€!) When the Pixel 5 released here in Europe we got Bose wireless headphones included for free when buying it from the official Google Store. I sold these headphones for ~200€. So actually I only spent 400€ on the Pixel 5 - and nothing can beat it at this price tag! :) In my case it was 400€ vs 955€ - the iPhone would have cost me nearly two and a half Pixel 5!.. 😬

Google Pixel, since Nexus days ♥️

Also, the Pixel 5 has Gorilla Glass 6, which adds to the ruggedness.

Pixel 5 love the build of it and android is best if it's stock the Google way

When discussing the displays you should really talk about brightness. The Pixel 5’s peak brightness is about HALF of the iPhone 12’s. That will impact the user experience way more than 90hz vs 60hz. On top of that, the Pixel 5 is way overpriced when it comes with a midrange chipset.

Imagine being able to choose which smartphone you use every day

The main issue with Google phones etc is their lack of software and security updates.Look how long Apple updates their phones and tablets. Google is lazy, proven by lineage os updating old pixel phones for years after Google stops updating them. They need to offer at least 5 years of os updating and 6+ years of security updates.

Still rocking my 4xl and think it is still a more complete package than p5, may be I'm wrong, may be one day I will use p5, but I still opt 4xl over ip12 ( *I have both on hand whereas ip12 is my weekend phone)

I have the blue iPhone 12 and I think it's really good. I most prefer the iPhone.

Google Pixel5. 🤩😍🥰

You said face ID is more convenient? In a 2020 video?

Switched to iPhone 12 pro for the first time after years of using pixel, I'm not sure if I'm impressed or not.

My friends compared all these phones with the same subject and distance from subject and lighting for taking photos : S20 Plus, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Pro, & my Pixel 4a (5G). Guess who won? Me. iPhone 12 Pro in portrait mode is laughable. There were unnecessary blurs in the middle of the picture 🤣🤣 You guys sell a kidney to buy a phone with a camera like that 🤣🤣

Yep, they both can receive and make a phone call!

I've always used a android phone but now most of the android phones are really crap including the pixel series because you only get 2 years of updates while apple gives 5 years and all iPhone users get the same update at the same time ⌚. If Google is competing with apple well apple is still ahead of the game.

Pixel 5, really don’t like any form of Face ID.

Every reviewer on RU-vid fears to say negative on apple product. I m a apple user and its feels like a feature phone (like those of 2000) with new design and fastest processors. I will say pixel is winner here coz it is a open platform, not like iphone isolated. I just use apple for peer pressure from sibling & friends and relatives , and i know the one reading this from their iphone also do. 👍🏼😀

Great review, really puts it into perspective. A quick question, do you use cases/screen protectors on your phones?

iPhone 12 is better pixel 5 looks like a cheap toy in Comparison and I used to be a pixel fan but Everything after the pixel two they been dropping the ball pixel 3 was okay besides the notch but yeah

Nice video! I like both phones. But? Can't afford it. HAHAHA

Pixel all day every day all the way I'll never use another phone for as long the Pixel comes out. I have officially become a Google Fanboy because of Pixel.

I still have my iPhone 5! For me, the most important aspect is images. I have taken some amazing photos using 5 but have never been able to afford to upgrade to anything better in the apple range. I love the iphone 12 camera results in JSLs review. I started to waver but as soon as I saw that, it clinched it for me. Thanks for the review. As they say, “You pay your money, you take your chances”

4gb of ram on the iPhone. 8gb on the Pixel. And until the iPhone can offer separate volume controls for your alarm clock, it will never be a consideration for me.

Pixel Definitely. I can't wait to see the pixel 6. Hoping Google out do themselves.