Google has unveiled the successor to last year’s affordable Pixel 3a smartphone – the Pixel 4a. With the latest model, Google’s new offering follows in the footstep of the relatively new iPhone SE (2020) and OnePlus Nord. The launch will precede that of the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 smartphones with 5G connectivity scheduled to arrive in Fall 2020.
Starting at US$ 349 (GBP 349 / €UR 349), the Google Pixel 4a is available in a single screen size (5.81-inch FHD+ OLED display, 60Hz refresh rate), single colour option (Just Black only) and single memory configuration – 6GB RAM + 128GB non-expandable storage. It is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G mobile platform and power is delivered by a 3,140mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
The device has the same rear camera setup as the Pixel 4 – a single 12.2MP (f/1.7, 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, OIS + EIS) camera with features such as Night Sight with astrophotography, Portrait Mode and Top Shot. The top-left punch-hole on the screen holds the 8MP (f/2.0, 1.12μm, FF, 84O FOV) selfie camera. Google has retained the 3.5mm audio jack and there is still no wireless charging.
Other notables include – Bluetooth 5, rear fingerprint scanner, NFC, USB-C port, and Android 10. The Google Pixel 4a is available to customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States. In the US, the device will be on sale starting August 20 through Google Store, BestBuy.com, Amazon, Google Fi, U.S. Cellular, Verizon and more.
Source: Google Blog
