The update to last year’s Pixel 4a is finally arriving this month. Announced through an official blog post, the Google Pixel 5a with 5G is now available for pre-order for just $449.
At first glance, the Pixel 5a with 5G doesn’t seem to exhibit many significant changes when compared to its predecessor. It still houses a familiar build and design, but with the addition of 5G and some other features.
For one, the Pixel 5a with 5G will be the first in Google’s Pixel A-series to have IP67 water and dust resistance. It also has a slightly bigger screen than the Pixel 5 at 6.34-inches.
For imaging, it houses the same set of dual cameras as the Pixel 5 which includes a 12-megapixel dual-pixel camera alongside a 16-megapixel ultrawide. Special camera features such as Portrait Light, Cinematic Pan for stabilization, Night Sight, and Astrophotography features can also be found onboard.
Internally, it’s powered by the Snapdragon 765G 5G processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also offers Titan M security for on-device protection and is equipped with a 4080mAh fast-charging adaptive battery.
The Pixel 5a with 5Gs battery offers all-day performance and an ultra-low battery mode with Extreme Battery Save that can extend the device’s life up to 49 hours on a single charge.
Now equipped with 5G, the Google Pixel 5a can access high and stable connection speeds. Additionally, buying a Pixel 5a in the US will grant customers a three-month trial of unlimited calls and text on Google Fi.
The Google Pixel 5a with 5G is also offered in a new color — Mostly Black. The new colorway is a more subtle choice with green undertones and an olive-colored power button.
Pre-orders are already live in the US and Japan but there’s no word of a global release anytime soon. There’s also a phone subscription plan available from Google Fi that offers the Pixel 5a with 5G for just $15 per month. Shipping is expected to start on August 26th.