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Google Pixel 5A with 5G refines the budget Android phone

The latest cheaper Pixel keeps much of last year's design and specs, but moves to a slighter larger display.

Mike Sorrentino
Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and smartwatches -- obsessing about how we can make the most of them. Mike also keeps an eye out on the movie and toy industry, and outside of work enjoys biking and pizza making.
Sarah Tew Senior Editor / Photography
I'm a visual storyteller, working primarily in the medium of photography and photoshop. I listen to more podcasts than I can keep up with and enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, and am striving for a sustainable lifestyle. A big-picture thinker, I am always trying to put the pieces together, and though things are scary these days, I believe humanity will pull through.
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Google Pixel 5A

Google's $449 Pixel 5A with 5G, henceforth referred to as the 5A, was revealed Tuesday.

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Google Pixel 5A

The 5A is getting released on Aug. 26.

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Google Pixel 5A

The phone is getting a limited release and will be available on Google's store unlocked or ready to use with Project Fi.

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Google Pixel 5A

It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor that powers a 6.34-inch OLED display.

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Google Pixel 5A

Like last year's Pixel 4A 5G, the 5A has a fingerprint sensor. 

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Google Pixel 5A

The phone initially runs with Android 11, but will get bumped up to Android 12.

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Google Pixel 5A

The phone has a 4,620mAh battery that can be fast charged using the included 18-watt USB-C wall charger.

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Google Pixel 5A

The 5A's chip is the same as last year's 4A 5G: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. 

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Google Pixel 5A

The similarities don't end there with the specs, as both phones also have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. 

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Google Pixel 5A

The phone's IP67-rated water and dust resistance should help withstand the elements.

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Google Pixel 5A

Continue scrolling through the gallery to see more angles of the Pixel 5A with 5G.

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