Pixel 5a
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| Also known as | Pixel 5a with 5G, Pixel 5a 5G |
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| Brand | |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Pixel |
| First released | August 26, 2021 |
| Availability by region | August 26, 2021
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| Discontinued | July 21, 2022 |
| Predecessor | Pixel 4a |
| Successor | Pixel 6a |
| Related | Pixel 5 |
| Compatible networks | GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Color | Mostly Black |
| Dimensions | H: 154.9 mm (6.10 in) W: 73.7 mm (2.90 in) D: 7.6 mm (0.30 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.5 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 11 Current: Android 14 |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| CPU | Octa-core, (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 |
| Memory | 6 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB UFS 2.1 |
| Removable storage | None |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Battery | 4680 mAh |
| Charging | 18 W fast charging |
| Rear camera | Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2 MP, 1.4 μm with f/1.7 lens (wide), Dual Pixel Phase autofocus and optical image stabilization + 16 MP (ultrawide), 1.0 μm with f/2.2 lens, 107°, Electronic image stabilization 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps, 720p at 30/60/240 fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP with f/2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 30 fps, 480p at 30 fps |
| Display | FHD+ 1080p OLED, 2400 × 1080 resolution (20:9 aspect ratio) Gorilla Glass 3, HDR 6.34 in (161 mm), 415 ppi |
| Sound | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a) 2.4 + 5.0 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS) |
| Data inputs | USB Type-C |
| Water resistance | IP67, up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes |
| Model | G1F8F, G4S1M |
| Codename | Barbet |
| Other | Titan M security module |
| Website | Google Pixel 5a with 5G |
| References | [1][2][3] |
The Pixel 5a, also known as the Pixel 5a with 5G, is an Android-based smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of its Google Pixel product line. It serves as a mid-range variant of the Pixel 5. It was officially announced on August 17, 2021 via a press release and released on August 26.[4][5]
It is also the only Pixel -a phone to not be available in Europe.
Specifications
[edit]Design and hardware
[edit]The Pixel 5a is built with an aluminum body and Gorilla Glass 3 for the screen. The device is available in a single color, Mostly Black. The housing has a thick coating of plastic, while the power button is textured. The back houses a capacitive fingerprint sensor centered below the camera lens. It has stereo loudspeakers, one located on the bottom edge and the other doubling as the earpiece, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A USB-C port is used for charging and connecting other accessories.[6]
The Pixel 5a uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G system-on-chip (consisting of eight Kryo 475 cores, an Adreno 620 GPU and a Hexagon 696 DSP), with 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of non-expandable UFS 2.1 internal storage. The Snapdragon 765G allows for standard 5G connectivity, however only "sub-6" networks are supported.[1]
The Pixel 5a has a 4680 mAh battery, and is capable of fast charging at up to 18 W. It has an IP67 water protection rating, an upgrade over its predecessor which lacked water protection.[1]
The Pixel 5a features a 6.34-inch (161mm) 1080p OLED display with HDR support. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a circular cutout in the upper left hand corner for the front-facing camera.[1]
The Pixel 5a includes dual rear-facing cameras located within a raised square module. The wide 28 mm 77 °F/1.7 lens has the Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2-megapixel sensor, while the ultrawide 107 °F/2.2 lens has a 16-megapixel sensor; the front-facing camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor. It is capable of recording 4K video at 30 or 60 fps.[1]
Software
[edit]The Pixel 5a shipped with Android 11 and Google Camera 8.2 at launch, with features such as Call Screen and a Personal Safety app. It is expected to receive 3 years of major OS upgrades with support extending until August 2024.[7] It is the first Pixel phone not to ship with unlimited storage in high definition on Google Photos.[8] In October 2021, the Pixel 5a was updated to Android 12, in August 2022, the Pixel 5a was updated to Android 13,[3] and in October 2023, the Pixel 5a was updated to Android 14.
Known issues
[edit]- The Pixel 5a overheats when recording 4K 60 fps videos.[9] It can only record 4 minutes of 4K video (or 30 minutes of 1080p video) before it shuts down. Google continues[when?] to investigate the overheating issue.[10]
- There are touchscreen issues with the bottom half of the display. Google is[when?] investigating them.[10]
- The Pixel 5a is acknowledged to have a high incidence rate of motherboard failures, causing power issues resulting in a blank or black screen. As a response, Google Pixel implemented an extended 2 year repair warranty for this problem in the 5a beyond the standard 1 year Google Hardware Warranty.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Pixel 5a with 5G Tech Specs - Google Store". Google Store. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ GSMArena. "Pixel 5a 5G".
- ^ a b "Driver Binaries for Nexus and Pixel Devices". Google Developers. November 8, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ Johnson, Allison (August 17, 2021). "Google Pixel 5A comes with a bigger battery and screen, smaller price tag". The Verge. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ Amadeo, Ron (August 17, 2021). "The Google Pixel 5a is $449, adds a bigger screen and water resistance". Ars Technica. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ Amadeo, Ron (September 1, 2021). "Google Pixel 5a review: "Which Android phone should I buy?" This one". Ars Technica. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Learn when you'll get Android updates on Google Pixel phones & Nexus devices - Pixel Phone Help".
- ^ Hager, Ryne (August 17, 2021). "The Pixel 5a won't have unlimited high-quality Google Photos backups". Android Police. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ Blumenthal, Eli (August 19, 2021). "Google's new Pixel 5A phone has an overheating problem". CNET. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Schoon, Ben (August 30, 2021). "Google is looking into Pixel 5a video overheating issues and touchscreen problems". 9TO5GOOGLE. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "2-year extended repair program for Pixel 5a (5G)". support.google.com. August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
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