- Some Pixel 5 owners report gaps between the screen and the body of their phone.
- There are concerns that this could affect its dust and water resistance.
- It is not clear how widespread the problem is.
It wouldn't be a new phone start without early hardware issues, and Google's newest flagship is no exception. Early Pixel 5 buyers on the Google forums and XDA report gaps between the screen and the body that may be of concern, even if the display is otherwise normal.
The gaps are usually small and affect only one corner or side, but are noticeable. While the Pixel 5 appears to be fully functional, there are concerns that the screen gaps will detract from the promised IP68 dust and water resistance. It's at least one aesthetic issue with a phone where design is meant to be a selling point.
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It is not certain how widespread the problem is or what could be the cause, although early appearances suggest that the first run of production could be a quality problem. Owners who have replaced devices state that they have received similarly affected devices. Therefore, there is no guarantee that a replacement will be complete.
We asked Google for a comment. It's too early to tell if the Pixel 4a 5G will have similar gaps as it isn't shipping yet.
This is not the first time Pixel phones have had hardware quality issues. While the display void is relatively unique in Pixel 5, earlier phones like the Pixel 2 and Pixel 3 had some flaws that needed to be fixed or replaced, such as: B. the tinting of the screen.
This does not guarantee that you will see the problem for yourself. We didn't see a gap in our rating. However, it may be worth waiting a while if you're in no rush to own the latest, and otherwise best, from Google. If this is a production issue it will be able to be fixed shortly.
