Google Pixel 5a release date, price, features and news
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Unfortunately, Google currently plans to release the phone only in the US and Japan, with no news about a global release. Nevertheless, potential buyers in the US and Japan will be pleased to know it comes with a moderate $449 price and a lot of improvements to justify it.
So, without further ado, let's jump straight into what you should know about the newly-announced Pixel 5a.
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Latest Google Pixel 5a news
- The Pixel 5a is now official: bigger battery and display, water resistance
- The announcement date for the Pixel 5a has been tipped.
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G price, carrier bonuses, and promo video leak.
- Pixel 5a has the biggest battery of any Google Pixel phone yet, component images reveal.
- Phone that appears to be the Pixel 5a 5G visits the FCC, the filing doesn't include support for mmWave 5G.
- Reputable insider Max Gurman stated the Pixel 5a will be announced in August.
- A leaker stated the Pixel 5a may be cancelled in most markets, Google then rebuked this rumor.
- A report hints at the Pixel 5a's possible processor, and it is not a big step forward.
- A leak details the entire design of the Pixel 5a and some important details about it.
Pixel 5a Price
The Pixel 5a is Google's newest addition to the budget-friendly A series of Pixel phones. It costs $449 for what is a great phone with a big battery, display, and upgraded cameras, and let's not forget: 5G support.Here's what we expect the Pixel 5a's price is:
| Storage variant | US price | UK price (if released at all) |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $449 | Not sold |
| 256GB | N/A | Not sold |
Pixel 5a Release date
Here's the release dates and announcements of previous budget-friendly Pixels:
| Phone | Announcement | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel 5a | August 17, 2021 | August 26, 2021 |
| Pixel 4a 5G | September 30, 2020 | October 29, 2020 |
| Pixel 4a | August 3, 2020 | August 20, 2020 |
| Pixel 3a | May 7, 2019 | May 7, 2019 |
Pixel 5a Specifications
Specs expectations | Pixel 5a |
|---|---|
| CPU | Snapdragon 765 |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB |
| 5G | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Water resistance | IP67 |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Pixel 5a Design
Coupled with a water and dust protection rating and a gorgeous minimalistic design, the Pixel 5a does seem promising for the Pixel fans, and a strong contender for the best mid-range phones out there in 2021.
Pixel 5a
The phone comes in only one color option: Mostly Black, and is hardly distinguishable from the Pixel 4a 5G in terms of overall looks.
Pixel 5a Display
The Pixel 5a sports a bit 6.34-inch FHD+ OLED display, which looks good, with thin bezels and slightly bigger chin (but not that noticeable). Unfortunately though, it doesn't sport a fast refresh rate, something many of us were expecting given the fact that recent Samsung mid-rangers have all been upgraded to a smooth refresh rate. The Pixel 5a has a 60Hz display refresh rate, despite expectations and rumors pointing to a 90Hz refresh rate as a possibility.
Pixel 5a
The 6.34-inch display is a bit bigger than the 6.2-inch one on its predecessor, while the OLED technology should deliver rich contrast and good-enough brightness and viewing angles.
Pixel 5a Camera
Camera expectations | Pixel 5a |
|---|---|
| Main | 12MP |
| Second | 12MP Ultra wide |
| Front | 8MP |
Google states that the rear-facing camera system of the Pixel 5a now has an improved ultra-wide lens that captures a wider field of view than the previous Pixel A series at 117°. Its predecessor, the Pixel 4a 5G had an area of view of 107° for its ultra-wide.
The bigger area of view allows you to correctly capture more details in your ultra-wide shots. Plus, Google states the built-in software will ensure there will be no lens distortion. The main camera of the Pixel 5a remains at 12.2MP with an aperture of ƒ/1.7 aperture.
Check out some samples taken from Google's post on the Pixel 5a:
More image samples will be uploaded once we review the Pixel 5a and tell you how well it does in different lighting situations and photo-taking scenarios.
Pixel 5a Battery
There's good news for Pixel lovers in the battery department. The Pixel 5a brings tremendous improvement over any Pixel out there with the biggest battery on a Pixel phone: a 4,680mAh battery cell. Google says the phone will be able to last a day and some more with its bigger battery. It comes equipped with an energy-efficient Extreme Battery Saver as well, so it should eliminate that battery anxiety once and for all.
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