Pixel 5a
{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Google}}
{{Use American English|date=August 2021}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Pixel 5a
| codename = Barbet
| logo =
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| image = Pixel 4a front schematic.svg
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| aka = Pixel 5a with 5G, Pixel 5a 5G
| brand = Google
| manufacturer = Foxconn
| slogan = All the goods. At a great value.
| series = Pixel
| modelnumber = G1F8F, G4S1M
| networks = GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G
| released = {{Start date and age|2021|08|26}}
| available = {{Collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0;|title=August 26, 2021
|United States
|Japan
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| discontinued = {{Start date and age|2022|07|21}}
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| predecessor = Pixel 4a
| successor = Pixel 6a
| related = Pixel 5
| type = Smartphone
| form = Slate
| colors = Mostly Black
| size = H: {{convert|154.9|mm|in|abbr=on}}
W: {{convert|73.7|mm|in|abbr=on}}
D: {{convert|7.6|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|183|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| os = Original: Android 11
Current: Android 14
| soc = 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
| modem =
| memory = 6{{nbsp}}GB LPDDR4X
| storage = 128{{nbsp}}GB UFS 2.1
| memory_card = None
| battery = 4680{{nbsp}}mAh
| charging = 18{{nbsp}}W fast charging
| input = USB Type-C
| display = FHD+ 1080p OLED, {{resx|2400|1080}} resolution (20:9 aspect ratio)
Gorilla Glass 3, HDR
{{convert|6.34|in|mm|abbr=on}}, 415{{nbsp}}ppi
| ext_display =
| rear_camera = Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2{{nbsp}}MP, 1.4{{nbsp}}μm with {{f/}}1.7 lens (wide), Dual Pixel Phase autofocus and optical image stabilization + 16{{nbsp}}MP (ultrawide), 1.0{{nbsp}}μm with {{f/}}2.2 lens, 107°, Electronic image stabilization
4K at 30/60{{nbsp}}fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240{{nbsp}}fps, 720p at 30/60/240{{nbsp}}fps
| front_camera = 8{{nbsp}}MP with {{f/}}2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30{{nbsp}}fps, 720p at 30{{nbsp}}fps, 480p at 30{{nbsp}}fps
| sound = {{ubl|Stereo speakers|3.5mm headphone jack}}
| connectivity = Wi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a) 2.4{{nbsp}}+ 5.0{{nbsp}}GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS)
| water_resistance = IP67, up to {{convert|1|m|ft|abbr=on}} for 30 minutes
| other = Titan M security module
| sar =
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| website = {{URL|store.google.com/product/pixel_5a_5g|Google Pixel 5a with 5G}}
| references = {{Cite web |url=https://store.google.com/product/pixel_5a_5g_specs |title=Pixel 5a with 5G Tech Specs - Google Store|website=Google Store |access-date=August 21, 2021|df=mdy-all}}{{cite web |url= https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5a_5g-11059.php|title= Pixel 5a 5G|author=GSMArena|date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}{{Cite web|url=https://developers.google.com/android/drivers#barbet |title=Driver Binaries for Nexus and Pixel Devices |author= |date=November 8, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129070047/https://developers.google.com/android/drivers |archive-date=November 29, 2022 |access-date=November 29, 2022 |website=Google Developers}}
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The Pixel 5a, also known as the Pixel 5a with 5G, is an Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/17/22627253/google-pixel-5a-specs-price-screen-battery-availability|title=Google Pixel 5A comes with a bigger battery and screen, smaller price tag|website=The Verge|last=Johnson|first=Allison|date=August 17, 2021|access-date=August 21, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/08/the-google-pixel-5a-is-449-adds-a-bigger-screen-and-water-resistance/|title=The Google Pixel 5a is $449, adds a bigger screen and water resistance|website=Ars Technica|last=Amadeo|first=Ron|date=August 17, 2021|access-date=August 26, 2021}}
It is also the only Pixel -a phone to not be available in Europe.
Specifications
= Design and hardware =
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{{nbsp}}mm headphone jack. A USB-C port is used for charging and connecting other accessories.{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/09/pixel-5a-review-everything-you-need-in-a-smartphone-nothing-you-dont/|title=Google Pixel 5a review: "Which Android phone should I buy?" This one|website=Ars Technica|last=Amadeo|first=Ron|date=September 1, 2021|access-date=October 24, 2021}}
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.
The Pixel 5a has a 4680{{nbsp}}mAh battery, and is capable of fast charging at up to 18{{nbsp}}W. It has an IP67 water protection rating, an upgrade over its predecessor which lacked water protection.
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.
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{{nbsp}}fps.
= Software =
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.{{Cite web|url=https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705#zippy=%2Cpixel-phones|title=Learn when you'll get Android updates on Google Pixel phones & Nexus devices - Pixel Phone Help}} It is the first Pixel phone not to ship with unlimited storage in high definition on Google Photos.{{Cite web |last=Hager |first=Ryne |date=August 17, 2021 |title=The Pixel 5a won't have unlimited high-quality Google Photos backups |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/17/the-pixel-5a-wont-have-unlimited-high-quality-google-photos-backups/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817160922/https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/17/the-pixel-5a-wont-have-unlimited-high-quality-google-photos-backups/ |archive-date=August 17, 2021 |access-date=April 4, 2022 |website=Android Police}} In October 2021, the Pixel 5a was updated to Android 12, in August 2022, the Pixel 5a was updated to Android 13, and in October 2023, the Pixel 5a was updated to Android 14.
Known issues
- The Pixel 5a overheats when recording 4K 60{{nbsp}}fps videos.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/oh-no-google-pixel-5a-has-an-overheating-problem/|title=Google's new Pixel 5A phone has an overheating problem
|website=CNET|last=Blumenthal|first=Eli|date=August 19, 2021|access-date=August 26, 2021}} It can only record 4 minutes of 4K video (or 30 minutes of 1080p video) before it shuts down. Google continues{{when|date=March 2022}} to investigate the overheating issue.{{Cite web |last=Schoon |first=Ben |date=August 30, 2021 |title=Google is looking into Pixel 5a video overheating issues and touchscreen problems |url=https://9to5google.com/2021/08/30/pixel-5a-overheating-issues-google/ |access-date=May 14, 2024 |website=9TO5GOOGLE}}
- There are touchscreen issues with the bottom half of the display. Google is{{when|date=March 2022}} investigating them.
- 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.{{cite web |date=August 21, 2024 |title=2-year extended repair program for Pixel 5a (5G) |url=https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/11833075?hl=en |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=support.google.com}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://store.google.com/product/pixel_5a_5g}}
{{Google Pixel}}
{{Google LLC}}
Category:Android (operating system) devices
Category:Discontinued smartphones
Category:Mobile phones introduced in 2021