Google Pixel 5a 5G

Key Specs
  • Size
    Size 6.34 inches, 97.0 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • OS
    OS Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
  • Chipset
    Chipset Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
  • RAM
    RAM 16 GB
  • Internal Storage
    Internal Storage 128 GB
  • Capacity
    Capacity Li-Po 4680 mAh, non-removable
  • Primary Camera
    Primary Camera 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Market Status Launched
Release Date 26th August 2021
Price in USD $449
Price in Pakistan Rs.74999
Google Pixel 5a 5G Summary

Released in August of 2021, Google Pixel 5a 5G comes in an aluminium back and frame and glass front (Gorilla Glass 3). The device weighs 183g and is rated IP67 dust and water resistant. The phone has an OLED display, which can produce 1080 x 2400 pixels on a 6.34 inches screen. The always-on display also supports HDR visuals.

The Pixel 5a 5G comes with Android 11 out of the box, which can be upgraded to Android 14. The chip installed harbours Snapdragon 765G 5G processor that is paired with Adreno 620 GPU. The CPU boasts a max clock count of 2.4GHz. Unfortunately, there is only one option for RAM and storage: 6GB, 128GB, respectively, and there is no support for storage expansion.

The main camera at the back sports two lenses, one being a 12.2MP main lens, with dual-pixel PDAF and OIS enabled, and the other a 16MP ultrawide lens. Video recording can be done at 4K, 30/60fps and 1080p, 30-240fps, with help from gyro-EIS feature. The rear camera is complemented by LED  flash, pixel shift, and auto-HDR capabilities. On the other hand, the front camera comprises only of a single lens with 8MP count and auto-HDR and 1080p, 30fps video recording.

The phone is powered by a 4,680mAh Li-Po battery that supports rapid 18W charging via USB Type-C cable. Other features of the phone include: fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer.

The Pixel 5a 5G is offered in one colour only: Mostly Black.

 

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands LTE: Bands B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/ 32/38/39/40/41/42/46/48/66/71
5G bands 5G Sub-6: Bands n1/2/5/12/25/28/41/66/71/77/78
Speed HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G
LAUNCH
Announced August 17 2021,
Status Available. Released August 26 2021,
BUILD
Dimensions 156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
Weight 183 g (6.46 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
SIM Nano-SIM and eSIM
Other Features IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
DISPLAY
Type OLED, HDR
Size 6.34 inches, 97.0 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Other Features Always-on display
PLATFORM
OS Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Chipset Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Processor Speed Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Number of Processor Cores (CPU) Octa
MEMORY
RAM 16 GB
Internal Storage 128 GB
External Storage no
BATTERY
Type Li-Po
Capacity Li-Po 4680 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, PD2.0
MAIN CAMERA
Primary Camera 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Secondary Camera 16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
No of cameras Dual
Features LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
SELFIE CAMERA
Primary Camera 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Features Auto-HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
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