Editor’s note: This article was originally published on October 30, 2020. It has been updated to include the video embedded at the top of the page.
The Google Pixel 5 is a great buy if you’re after a solid camera phone that won’t break the bank. However, with more hardware side-grades than upgrades this year, it’s not entirely obvious whether a new purchase is worthwhile. Perhaps Google’s legendary camera package is the most compelling reason to buy the latest model.
For today’s camera shootout, we’re looking at three generations of Google flagship smartphones. The Pixel 3, Pixel 4, and the latest Pixel 5. Google hasn’t changed its main camera lens over the past few years but has experimented with additional cameras as well as new software. So, let’s see what’s changed over the generations.