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Google's April 2021 update significantly boosts Pixel 5's performance
Last updated on Apr 06, 2021, 01:57 pm
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Google has started releasing the latest April 2021 update for all the eligible Pixel smartphones, including the Pixel 5.
Apart from optimizing the handset's processor and performance of certain graphics-intensive apps and games, the firmware also improves the camera quality on third-party apps, fixes the freezing issue during startup, and resolves an issue related to VPN connectivity.
Here are more details.
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Twitter Post
Pixel 5's performance has reportedly improved by up to 50%
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Turns out the Pixel 5 is now getting way better results in 3DMark. Like in 30-50 percent better compared to a P5 w March patch level. Even the results in general benchmarks like PCMark Work are a bit better (even though in this case really only just a bit). 2/ pic.twitter.com/58Ze5qFE6d
— Andreas Proschofsky (@suka_hiroaki) April 5, 2021 -
List
Here's a list of Pixel phones receiving the latest update
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Apart from the Pixel 5, Google has released the latest April 2021 update for the Pixel 3, 3 XL, 3a, and 3a XL models. The Pixel 4 line-up, which includes the Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, and 4a (5G) models, is also receiving the update.
However, it should be noted that the improvements vary from model to model.
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Design and display
The Pixel 5 boasts of a 90Hz OLED display
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Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 5 features a punch-hole design with slim bezels. On the rear, it offers a dual camera unit and a physical fingerprint scanner.
The handset bears a 6.0-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) OLED screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, a 90Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support.
It is offered in Just Black and Sorta Sage color options.
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Information
It sports an 8MP selfie camera
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The Google Pixel 5 is equipped with a dual rear camera setup comprising a 12.2MP (f/1.7) primary sensor and a 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens. For selfies and video calling, it has an 8MP (f/2.0) front-facing camera.
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Internals
It offers 18W fast-charging support
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The Google Pixel 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
Under the hood, it runs on Android 11 and packs a 4,080mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support.
In terms of connectivity, the device offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 5G, NFC, and a Type-C port.
