Google announces waterproof Pixel 5a with big battery


As expected, Google has unveiled the Pixel 5a. The device shows great similarities with the Pixel 4a 5G but this time it is waterproof and has a considerably larger battery.

The introduction of the Pixel 5a with 5G for today was already expected. Google is now also officially delivering and unveiling its latest Pixel A phone. What's new about it is the IP67 waterproof housing, a first in the Pixel A series. Also, the Pixel 5a grabs the title for "largest battery in a Pixel phone". Inside, in fact, is a 4680 mAh unit.

Google Pixel 5a hands-on
The Google Pixel 5a plugged into the quick charger>

As mentioned, there are many similarities with the Pixel 4a 5G altho the screen of this Pixel 5a is slightly larger at 6.34 inches. Still, it's an OLED screen with FHD+ resolution and Always-on functionality. The rear camera consists of a 12.2MP one and 16MP with 107° ultra-wide-angle lens.

Portrait Light and Nite Sight

Like other Pixel phones, the camera of the Pixel 5a features the Portrait Light feature. Using machine learning, you can change light sources afterward. As if you add an extra lightbulb. Familiar camera functions such as Nite Sight with astrophotography are also present.

Google Pixel 5a price

Like the 4a 5G, this 5a is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with Titan M security chip + 6GB of RAM memory. What's new are the 4 different cases that are sold separately.

Google Pixel 5a Mostly Black
Google calls it 'Mostly Black' but there's a green undertone to it

The Google Pixel 5a will be in stores in select countries starting August 26 for a suggested retail price of $449. You'll get the model with 128GB of storage and in the colour Mostly Black. There are no other choices as of yet. Customers will get 3 months of free YouTube Premium, 100GB of Google One cloud storage and Google Play Pass with it.

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