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Google Pixel 7
from ~$449
- Tensor G2 chip
- 50MP camera
- Face Unlock
Google · Phone · 2020
Upgrading your Google Pixel 5? The best upgrades right now: Google Pixel 7, Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 9 Pro. Compare specs, prices, and buy on Amazon in one tap.
Find your upgrade in the interactive 3D finder →| Display | 6.0" 90Hz OLED |
|---|---|
| Chip | Snapdragon 765G |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery | 4080 mAh |
| Camera | 12MP dual |
from ~$449
from ~$699
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Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.0" 90Hz OLED | 6.2" 120Hz OLED |
| Chip | Snapdragon 765G | Tensor G3 |
| Battery | 4080 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 50MP dual |
Your Google Pixel 5 is 6+ years old, which is past the point where most phones stop receiving full software and security updates and where battery wear is significant. This is a genuine upgrade case — and the gains below are large enough that you'll notice them daily, not just on a spec sheet.
For most people the Google Pixel 8 is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $699. The main gains: 7 years of updates; Best-in-class AI photos; Brighter display.
The Google Pixel 7, from about $449. It's the smallest step up that still feels like a real change from a 2020 phone.
It still works, but at 6+ years you're likely past full software support and well into battery wear. Most owners at this age notice a real difference after upgrading.
Trade-in values move constantly with condition and carrier promotions, so treat any fixed number with suspicion. Check the current offer from Apple, Samsung, or your carrier directly, and compare it against selling privately — private sales usually pay more but take longer.