Google Pixel 5a 5G

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Google Pixel 5a 5G Price

At the time of it's release in 2021, August 26, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Google Pixel 5a 5G was $ 349.95 or C$ 549.00.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore Google Pixel 5a 5G device?

There are three common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Google Pixel 5a 5G device: 1. Using the recovery menu and a computer: * Turn off the device and connect it to a computer using a USB cable. * Open the recovery menu by pressing and holding the power button, and then tapping on "Recovery mode". * On the computer, go to the Google Pixel Imprint page () to download the Pixel OTA zip file. * Double-click on the Pixel OTA zip file to extract the file. * On the recovery menu of the device, select "Reboot system". * Select the extracted Pixel OTA zip file with the bullet point or checkbox. * Tap on "Yes – Delete all three partitions". * Wait for the device to reboot. 2. Using the bootloader and a computer: * Retrieve the bootloader image file from the Google Pixel Imprint page () to your computer. * Turn off the device and connect it to a computer using a USB cable. * Reboot the device and enter bootloader mode by pressing and holding the power button and the Volume Down button. * On the computer, go to Fastboot and type the following command: fastboot flash recovery /path/to/pixel-5-20211120-1400-13580513-HHFIHU.img * Type flash recovery /path/to/pixel-5-20211120-1400-13580513-HHFIHU.img * Reboot the device and enter recovery mode. * On the recovery menu, select “Reboot system”. * The device will reboot and start in stock mode. 3. Using a device with Titanium backup: * Connect both devices to a computer and make a backup of everything on your device using Titanium backup. You can download it from the Google Play Store. * On your computer, go to Titanium Backup and export your data to a folder on your computer. * On your new device, go to Titanium Backup or any other backup app and import the backup file from your computer. Note that all methods will erase all data on your device. It is recommended to perform a backup before resetting or factory restoring your device.

What is the battery life of the Google Pixel 5a 5G?

The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a battery life of up to 3,800 mAh.

What is the screen size of the Google Pixel 5a 5G?

The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a 6.2 inch screen.

What is the storage capacity of the Google Pixel 5a 5G?

The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a storage capacity of up to 128GB.

Specifications

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-A (CA), 5G

Launch

Announced: 2021, August 17
Status: Available. Released 2021, August 26

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 and eSIM
: IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display

Type: OLED, HDR
Size: 6.34 inches, 97.0 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
: Always-on display

Platform

OS: Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
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

Memory

Card slot: No
Internal: 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Dual: 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Features: LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Features: Auto-HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC: Yes
Radio: No
USB: USB Type-C 3.1

Features

Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type: Li-Po 4680 mAh, non-removable
Charging: 18W wired, PD2.0

Misc

Colors: Mostly Black
Models: G1F8F, G4S1M
Price: $ 349.95 / C$ 549.00

Tests

Performance: AnTuTu: 291303 (v8) GeekBench: 1337 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display: Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Battery life: Endurance rating 122h