Remember the Barely Blue Google Pixel 4a that was apparently axed because of challenges posed by the pandemic? Well, Google has released it now.
The baby blue variant sports an orange power button, as leaked renders had implied. Other than that, it's identical to the Just Black model and has the same specs, which means it features a 5.81 inches screen, the Snapdragon 730G, a 12.2 MP rear camera, and a 3,140mAh battery. The phone offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The Barely Blue Pixel 4a is a limited edition phone and is only available in the US, though CNET reports that it will arrive in Japan later this year. The handset comes unlocked and carries the same $349 price tag as the black model.
The phone can be bought at the Google Store 'while supplies last.'
The Barely Blue model is only available unlocked
As you probably already know, the Pixel 4a is LTE-only and it offers neither water resistance nor wireless charging.
In our review, we found that the handset has the best-in-class camera and it's an overall great device if you are in the market for a midranger.
Google's 2020 smartphones were severely delayed and the company is apparently only planning to manufacture 3 million units combined of the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5 this year. It was reported earlier that the company might adjust production volume if the market response is positive, and we wonder if the launch of the Barely Blue model has something to do with that.
Alternatively, the company might be trying to boost the sale of its phones during the holiday season by releasing a new variant. Either way, it's great news for consumers who were drawn to the Pixel 4a, but were put off by the lack of color choices.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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