Google Pixel 5a 5G
Released August 2021
Display
6.34 inches
Chip
Snapdragon 765G
Camera
12 MP
Battery
Li-Po 4680 mAh
Network
4G/5G
Storage Type
UFS 2.1
3.5mm Jack
Yes
NFC
Yes
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Overview & Key Details
The Google Pixel 5a 5G establishes itself as a reliable Budget-Friendly Android Smartphone, engineering an optimal balance of pure software functionality and great battery life. Utilizing the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G processor and 6GB of RAM, it handles daily multitasking and standard streaming workflows effortlessly. The device features a vibrant 6.34-inch FHD+ OLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and wrapped in a durable, plastic-coated aluminum chassis featuring an IP67 water resistance rating. Complete with a rear-mounted physical fingerprint sensor, its iconic dual-camera array matches a 12.2MP main lens with a 16MP ultrawide sensor, leveraging Google’s renowned computational photography for stunning point-and-shoot imagery.
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Size | 6.34 inches, 97.0 cm (~84.9 screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density) |
| Type | OLED, HDR |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable | No |
Main Camera
| Camera Type | Dual |
| Main Camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm |
| Main Features | LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Main Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Selfie Camera Type | Single |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Selfie Features | HDR |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | Li-Po 4680 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
Body
| Dimensions | 156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Features & Connectivity
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (rear-mounted) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (FLAC, Advanced HD Audio codecs via 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Type-C, & Bluetooth) |
Benchmarks
| AnTuTu | 432,180 (v10) |
| Geekbench Single | 795 |
| Geekbench Multi | 1,942 |
| DXOMark Camera | 118 / 100 |
| Battery Score | 15:06h (Active Use Score) |
| Display Score | 112 / 100 |
| Overall Score | 64 / 100 |
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Highlights
- Incredible Battery Longevity
- Flagship-Tier Imaging Heritage
- Built-In 3.5mm Headphone Jack
Trade-offs
- Outdated 60Hz Refresh Limit
- Noticeable 4K Overheating Limitations
- Documented Motherboard Failure Patterns
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