Google Pixel 5a

The Pixel 5a, also known as the Pixel 5a with 5G, is an Android-based smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of its Google Pixel product line. It serves as a mid-range variant of the Pixel 5. It was officially announced on August 17, 2021 via a press release and released on August 26.

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Key specifications

Design and display

The Google Pixel 5a features a modern display measuring H: 154.9 mm / W: 73.7 mm / D: 7.6 mm. Display details: FHD+ 1080p OLED, resolution (20:9 aspect ratio) / Gorilla Glass 3, HDR / 6.34 in, 415ppi. The handset weighs 183 g and is built in a Slate form factor.

Performance

Powering the Google Pixel 5a is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G system-on-chip. CPU configuration: Octa-core, (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver). Graphics are handled by Adreno 620. It ships with 6GB LPDDR4X of RAM. Storage options: 128GB UFS 2.1.

Camera

The rear camera system on the Google Pixel 5a: Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2MP, 1.4μm with 1.7 lens (wide), Dual Pixel Phase autofocus and optical image stabilization + 16MP (ultrawide), 1.0μm with 2.2 lens, 107°, Electronic image stabilization. Front-facing camera: 8MP with 2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, 480p at 30fps.

Battery and charging

The Google Pixel 5a packs a 4680mAh battery. Charging support: 18W fast charging.

Connectivity

Network support: GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a) 2.4+ 5.0GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS). SIM configuration: Nano-SIM and eSIM.