The Google Pixel 4a went on sale this month and customers are starting to get their hands on Google’s new $349 smartphone. But it’s only the first of three phones the company plans to release this year.
According to the latest leaks:
- The $499 Google Pixel 4a 5G and pricier Google Pixel 5 could be announced on September 30th.
- The Pixel 5 will look nearly identical to the Pixel 4a, but has some premium features (dual cameras, wireless charging, 90 Hz display).
- The Pixel 4a 5G will have a similar design but a bigger screen and it’ll lack some of the Pixel 5’s premium features.
Now we have even more details about the specs, plus a picture that allegedly shows the back of both phones.
A redditor posted the new photo, plus some specs for each of the upcoming phones. The reddit post has been removed, but multiple sites including 9to5Google and xda-developers saved the key details.
So here’s what we’re expecting from Google’s 2020 smartphone lineup. I’ve added Pixel 4a details to the table for comparison purposes — but keep in mind that we know the Pixel 4a’s specs. Everything we think we know about the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 at this point is still basically a glorified rumor, so some things could be different when the phones are officially launched.
Pixel 5 | Pixel 4a 5G | Pixel 4a | |
Display | 6 inch 2340 x 1080 OLED 90 Hz | 6.2 inch 2340 x 1080 OLED 60 Hz | 5.8 inch 2340 x 1080 OLED 60 Hz |
Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Snapdragon 765G | Snapdragon 730G |
RAM | 8GB | 6GB | 6GB |
Storage | 128GB | 128GB | 128GB |
Rear camera(s) | 12.2MP Sony IMX363 primary Sony IMX481 wide-angle | 12.2MP Sony IMX363 primary Sony IMX481 wide-angle | 12.2MP Sony IMX363 primary |
Front camera | 8MP Sony IMX355 | 8MP Sony IMX355 | 8MP Sony IMX355 |
Battery | 4000 mAh | 3800 mAh | 3140 mAh |
Security | Fingerprint reader (rear) | Fingerprint reader (rear) | Fingerprint reader (rear) |
Audio out | USB or BT only | USB, BT, and 3.5mm audio | USB, BT, and 3.5mm audio |
Wireless charging? | Yes | ? | No |
Back | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
Price | ? | $499 | $349 |
via @MishaalRahman and /r/Android
If the Pixel 5 is at maximum $600 it could be a good buy for Americans (we don’t have Oneplus Nord). I am glad Google is realizing they are at their best when they aren’t trying to make flagship products. Both the Pixelbook Go and Pixel 4a have gotten great reception overall.
Well, it’s (relatively) cheap and gets SW updates for some years. Good enough for me. To me, the differences in real world use compared to other phones that are 2x+ more expensive are negligible.
Sony IMX363 is probably the only really disapointing spec of the Pixel 5.
I wondered what can Pixel do with a better sensor and it seems I will have to wait at least another generation to find out.