The Pixel 5a 5G continues Google's production of premium, affordable smartphones. A significant upgrade from the 4a, the 5a 5G supports the latest wireless technology, adds another camera, and increases battery capacity by nearly 50%.
| Colors | Mostly Black |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.3 in (16.1 cm) |
| Camera | 12.2 MP + 16 MP |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Operating System | Android |
| Outright | $449.00 |
|---|---|
| Lease (24 Months) | $18.71 / mo |
The Pixel 5a 5G has a 6.34 inch OLED display with full HDR support. This phone has an Always On Display, meaning you can view any notifications, the date and time, and more even when its screen is off. It also supports High Brightness Mode, allowing you to enjoy movies and TV shows even when your Pixel 5a 5G is in direct sunlight.
This phone features two rear cameras, one 16 MP and 12.2 MP. Its predecessor, the Pixel 4a 5G, only had one 12.2 MP camera. The Pixel 5a 5G can record video in 4K at up to 60 frames per second (fps), and in 1080p HD at up to 240 fps. The selfie camera on the front of the Pixel 5a 5G is an 8 MP camera, capable of recording 1080p HD video at 30 fps.
Night Sight, Portrait Mode, and Super Res Zoom will help you take professional-quality photos regardless of environment.
Like the Pixel 4a, the 5a 5G has 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. While 128 GB is a bit less than other flagship phones, it is more than enough storage space for most people.
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a fingerprint sensor on its rear allowing users to unlock the phone. The sensor allows for faster unlocking than entering a passcode.
The Pixel 5a 5G has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G and Adreno 620 mobile graphics card. Both are an upgrade from previous models in the Pixel a series.
This phone has a 4680 milliamp hour (mAh) lithium-ion polymer battery. That's significantly more than the Pixel 4a and the Pixel 5, which have 3140 and 4080 mAh respectively. What does this mean for you? The battery can last all day!
The Pixel 5a 5G also supports 18W fast charging. Typically, an 18W fast charger can charge about 50% in half an hour, and about 80% in one hour.
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has an ingress protection rating of IP67. The 6 in this rating indicates it's completely dust-resistant. The 7 indicates it is water-resistant when submerged up to one meter in water for up to thirty minutes.
| Phone | Google Pixel 5a 5G |
|---|---|
| Color | Mostly Black |
| Capacity (Built In) | 128 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No |
| Size | 156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.1 x 2.9 x 0.3 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.5 oz) |
| Display Size | 6.3 in (16.1 cm) |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 px |
| Display PPI | No |
| Water Resistant | IP67 water and dust resistance |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) Adreno 620 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Camera Resolution (Back) | 12.2 MP + 16 MP |
| Camera Resolution (Front) | 8 MP |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| 1080p Video Recording | Yes |
| Optical Zoom | No |
| Digital Zoom | No |
| Biometrics | Yes (Fingerprint) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.0 |
| GPS | Yes |
| Video Calling | Yes |
| Plays Music | Yes |
| Plays Videos | Yes |
| USB Connector | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
| Operating System | Android |
| App Marketplace | Google Play |
| SIM Card Type | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Release Date | Aug 2021 |
