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Pixel 4 256GB — Snapdragon 855 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB
Google

Pixel 4 256GB

Snapdragon 855 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB

69
/ 100
From $899
VS
Pixel 5 256GB wins by 3
Pixel 5 256GB — Snapdragon 765G · Pixel-first Android · 256GB
Google

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)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Pixel 5 256GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

Pixel 5 256GB leads on camera (75 vs 72).

Battery life

Pixel 5 256GB

Screen-on time and charging

Pixel 5 256GB leads on battery (69 vs 66).

Performance

Pixel 5 256GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Pixel 5 256GB leads on cpu (70 vs 67).

Display

Pixel 5 256GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Pixel 5 256GB leads on display (72 vs 69).

Value for money

Pixel 5 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Pixel 5 256GB more score per dollar ($799 vs $899).

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

Pixel 4 256GB versus Pixel 5 256GB — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for photography, Pixel 4 256GB or Pixel 5 256GB? +

Pixel 5 256GB — leads on camera (75 vs 72). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Pixel 4 256GB or Pixel 5 256GB? +

Pixel 5 256GB — leads on battery (69 vs 66). Screen-on time and charging.