| Also known as | Pixel 5a with 5G, Pixel 5a 5G |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Pixel |
| First released | August 26, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-08-26) |
| Availability by region | August 26, 2021
|
| Discontinued | July 21, 2022; 3 years ago (2022-07-21) |
| 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: 76 mm (3.0 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 GHzKryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 |
| Memory | 6 GBLPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GBUFS 2.1 |
| Removable storage | None |
| SIM | Nano-SIM andeSIM |
| Battery | 4680 mAh |
| Charging | 18 W fast charging |
| Rear camera | SonyExmor IMX363 12.2 MP, 1.4 μm withf/1.7 lens (wide), Dual Pixel Phase autofocus and optical image stabilization + 16 MP (ultrawide), 1.0 μm withf/2.2 lens, 107°, Electronicimage stabilization 4K at 30/60 fps,1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps,720p at 30/60/240 fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP withf/2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 30 fps, 480p at 30 fps |
| Display | FHD+1080pOLED,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] |
ThePixel 5a, also known as thePixel 5a with 5G, is anAndroidsmartphone designed, developed, and marketed byGoogle as part of theGoogle Pixel product line. It serves as a mid-range variant of thePixel 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.
The Pixel 5a is built with an aluminum body andGorilla 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 mmheadphone jack. AUSB-C port is used for charging and connecting other accessories.[6]
The Pixel 5a uses theQualcomm Snapdragon 765G system-on-chip (consisting of eightKryo 475 cores, anAdreno 620 GPU and aHexagon 696 DSP), with 6 GB ofLPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of non-expandableUFS 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 anIP67 water protection rating, an upgrade over its predecessor which lacked water protection.[1]
The Pixel 5a features a 6.34-inch (161mm)1080pOLED display with HDR support. The display has a 20:9aspect 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]
The Pixel 5a shipped withAndroid 11 andGoogle 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 onGoogle Photos.[8] In October 2021, the Pixel 5a was updated toAndroid 12, in August 2022, the Pixel 5a was updated toAndroid 13,[3] and in October 2023, the Pixel 5a was updated toAndroid 14.