Google premiered its “launch night in” event on Wednesday.
During the virtual launch event, Google unveiled a few of its next-generation devices including two fresh 5G ready Google pixel phones.
Stepping into the 5G line-up with their best combination in AI, hardware and software, Google is definitely providing a class to look for.
With no specified date for its launch in India. The Google Pixel 4A [5G] and 5 has been revealed to the global market.
The mid-range pixel 4A 5G is priced at 499$ (approx ₹37,000 ) while the flagship pixel 5 has a pricing of $699 (approx ₹52,000).
Here’s a quick look at what are the tech giant from silicon valley has for its users.
Everything you’d want to know :
1. Network and connectivity: “Putting the G in 5G” :
- Pixel 4A 5G
-dual sim supporting 5G / 4G LTE / GSM
- Pixel 5
-dual sim supporting 5G / 4G LTE / GSM
2. Build quality: “Simple and cool” :
- Pixel 4A 5G
-built with a plastic back and frame
-Weighing- 168 grams
-Corning- Gorilla glass
- Pixel 5
– built out of 100% recycled aluminium back and aluminium frame
– water and dust resistant
– weighing just 151 grams
– Corning Gorilla glass 6
3. Display: “You can bet on it” :
- Pixel 4A 5G
-6.2 inches OLED touch screen
-84.1% screen to body ratio
- Pixel 5
– 6 inches OLED touch screen
– 85.9% screen to body ratio
– Impressive 90-hertz refresh rate
4. Power, processor :
– Both the devices run over Android 11 OS
– Both the devices carry a similar Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, built on “battery efficient” 7nm octa-core CPU.
- Pixel 4A 5G
– 3800 mAh battery
– 18 Watts fast charging
- Pixel 5
– 4080 mah battery
– 18 watts fast charging
– reverse charging
– wireless charging
5. Storage capacity : with no slots for an expandable storage card :
- Pixel 4A 5G
– 6GB of Ram and 128 GB ROM
- Pixel 5
– 8GB of RAM and 128 GB ROM
6. Camera: “Google’s hunch with no number game in megapixels” :
A similar camera setup
Rear- 12.2 megapixels plus 16 megapixels (107° ultrawide),
supporting up to 4K video recordings at 30/ 60fps
Front- 8 megapixels, supporting video recordings of up to 1080 pixels at 30fps.
7. Other features :
Both the devices come with
– USB type C 3.1: more efficient power and data transfer.
– Our favourite 3mm headphone jack
– All basic features and sensors like a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, proximity sensor, compass, accelerometer, GPS Wi-Fi etc)
8. The price point getting straight to your pocket :
(launched price)
- Pixel 4A 5G – $499 (approximately 37,000 INR)
- Pixel 5 – $699 (approximately 52000 INR)
9. Expected launch in India :
- Pixel 5 is expected by October 15 in India
- Pixel 4A 5G is expected by November 5 in India
[source: GSM Arena]
10. My Opinion- The big price difference between the two models with no major difference in their specifications is slightly disappointing.
Overall, Google’s performance in software experience is awe-inspiring.
As 5G gains momentum steadily across the globe, Google finally with Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a[5G], has stepped into the fifth generation, and undoubtedly will compete with the best of the best.