With 93 out of a possible 245 points, the Google Pixel 5 only reaches sixth place in our smartphone camera comparison. Although the photos are not much worse than those of the better-ranked competition, differences are mostly noticeable. Moreover, the Pixel 5 only has two lenses - too few at the end of 2021.

Google's first 5G flagship takes a different approach from its predecessors: it shows Android 11 at its best, but also forgoes the more experimental features of previous generations while relying on more conservative hardware. The uncluttered design and ease of use are supported by a range of excellent - and now more feature-rich - cameras, as well as an incredibly compact design and battery life that...

New in Stiftung Warentest's mobile phone test: ?38 current smartphones. Among them are three top models from Samsung: the ?Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, the ?Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and the ?Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. From Huawei, the likewise high-priced ?Huawei Mate 40 Pro has been added...

Compared to the competition, the photo equipment is meagre - only two cameras and the app, kept relatively simple. But the main camera can deliver surprisingly good pictures even in low-light conditions. In comparison, the super-wide angle is disappointing. The DNGs, on the other hand, are convincing. So the Pixel 5 remains a smartphone for purists for whom a good camera is enough.

No more "bigger, faster, more expensive": Google is shifting down a gear - and doing a lot right. If you can do without speed records, face recognition, macro and zoom cameras, the current Pixel phones are affordable alternatives to expensive flagships. Both can be operated quickly, last a long time and take great photos...