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Pixel 4 256GB
Snapdragon 855 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB
69
/ 100
From $899
VS
Pixel 5 256GB wins by 3
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Pixel 5 256GB
Snapdragon 765G · Pixel-first Android · 256GB
72
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Pixel 5 256GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 4 256GB lands at 69 and Pixel 5 256GB at 72. That puts Pixel 5 256GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel 4 256GB if…
- ✓Clean Android with long updates
- ✓Best computational photography
- ✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Pick Pixel 5 256GB if…
- ✓Clean Android with long updates
- ✓Best computational photography
- ✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Pixel 4 256GB 69
vs 72 Pixel 5 256GB
Score breakdown
Pixel 4 256GB
69 cpu 67
gpu 64
camera 72
battery 66
display 69
design 68
Pixel 5 256GB
72 cpu 70
gpu 67
camera 75
battery 69
display 72
design 71
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 4 256GB | Pixel 5 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 765G |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 10 |
Pixel 4 256GB
Pros
- +Clean Android with long updates
- +Best computational photography
- +On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Cons
- −Tensor thermals
- −Slower charging
- −Limited regional availability
Pixel 5 256GB
Pros
- +Clean Android with long updates
- +Best computational photography
- +On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Cons
- −Tensor thermals
- −Slower charging
- −Limited regional availability
FAQ: Pixel 4 256GB vs Pixel 5 256GB
Which is better, Pixel 4 256GB or Pixel 5 256GB? +
Pixel 5 256GB scores 72 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel 4 256GB worth the price? +
At $899, Pixel 4 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 69 — strongest in camera.
Is Pixel 5 256GB worth the price? +
At $799, Pixel 5 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in camera.
Does Pixel 4 256GB or Pixel 5 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.