Google has launched Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. There is almost everything we knew about these phones even before launch. So there is nothing that can surprise you. This year Google has decided to use midrange Snapdragon 765G SoC for Google Pixel 5 instead of flagship Snapdragon 865+ SoC. The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G both come with the same dual rear cameras as well as an 8MP selfie camera and features a hole-punch display design.
Google Pixel 5 Pricing
| Specification | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ OLED 90Hz HDR display, 432 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection |
| SoC | Snapdragon 765G Octa Core (1 x 2.4GHz + 1 x 2.2GHz + 6 x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 CPUs) with Adreno 620 GPU |
| RAM & Storage | 8GB LPDDR4 RAM, 128GB Storage (not expandable) |
| Rear Camera | 12.2MP f/1.7, LED flash, OIS +16MP f/2.2 107° Ultra-wide |
| Front Camera | 8MP f/2.0 with 84° ultra-wide lens |
| Battery & Charging | 4000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, Qi wireless charging, reverse charging |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NA 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2×2 MIMO (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS, USB Type C 3.1 (1st Gen), NFC |
Google Pixel 5 features a 6-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) OLED display with 432ppi pixel density and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display also features Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection and a 90Hz refresh rate. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It runs on Android 11 out of the box.
It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. The SoC has support for the 5G connectivity through the X52 modem. Google Pixel 5 comes with 8GB of LPDDR4 128GB of onboard storage that isn’t expandable via a microSD card.
At the back, Google Pixel 5 features, a dual-camera setup consists of a 12.2MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 lens and a 16MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens. For selfies, Google Pixel 5 features an 8MP sensor at the front with an f/2.0 lens. Both the rear and front cameras offer up to 4K video recording support at up to 60fps.
Google has provided a 4,080mAh battery on Pixel 5 that supports 18W fast charging. The phone also supports wireless charging and reverse charging. On the connectivity side, it has support for 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light, barometer, gyroscope, and a proximity sensor. Further, it includes stereo speakers and three microphones.
Google Pixel 4a 5G Specification
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a 5G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ OLED HDR display, 413 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection |
| SoC | Snapdragon 765G Octa Core (1 x 2.4GHz + 1 x 2.2GHz + 6 x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 CPUs) with Adreno 620 GPU |
| RAM & Storage | 6GB LPDDR4 RAM, 128GB Storage (not expandable) |
| Rear Camera | 12.2MP f/1.7, LED flash, OIS +16MP f/2.2 107° Ultra-wide |
| Front Camera | 8MP f/2.0 with 84° ultra-wide lens |
| Battery & Charging | 3800mAh battery with 18W fast charging |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NA 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2×2 MIMO (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS, USB Type C 3.1 (1st Gen), NFC |
Google Pixel 4a 5G features a 6.2-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) OLED display with 413ppi pixel density and Corning Glass 3 protection. The phone includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone runs on Android 11 out of the box.
Google Pixel 4a 5G is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. The Google Pixel 4a 5G comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that isn’t expandable via microSD card.
Google Pixel 4a 5G features a dual rear camera setup at the back consists of a 12.2MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 lens and a 16MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens. For selfies and video chats, the Pixel 4a 5G features an 8MP shooter at the front with an f/2.0 lens. The phone supports video recording of up to 4K resolution at up to 60fps.
Google Pixel 4a 5G comes with a 3,885mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It, however, doesn’t offer wireless charging. On the connectivity side, it has support for 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light, barometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. The phone includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It also features stereo speakers and two microphones.
Price and Availability
Google Pixel 5 price starts at $699 (roughly Rs. 51,400), whereas the Google Pixel 4a 5G starts at 499 (roughly Rs. 37,000). Google Pixel 5 will be available in the US from October 15 while Google Pixel 4a 5G will go on sale in Japan from October 15. Both phones will be limited to 5G markets – Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Taiwan, the UK, and the US.
