Google Pixel 5a 5G Review

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Main Features

Launched in October 2021

6.3" - 413 PPI

2 Cameras

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Chipset

128 GB Storage

4680 mAh Battery

183 g (6.46 oz)

Replaced Google Pixel 4a 5G

Replaced by Google Pixel 6a

Expected OS Support Ends in: Ended

Expected Security Support Ends in: Ended

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Google Pixel 5a 5G Overview

Google Pixel 5a 5G is a Android phone with a 12.2 MP main camera and a 8.0 MP selfie camera. Pixel 5a 5G features a 6.3" sized OLED screen with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. Google released Pixel 5a 5G to market in October 2021.

Google replaced the older Google Pixel 4a 5G with this model and later Pixel 5a 5G was replaced with Google Pixel 6a.Follow the links to compare these phones in detail:
Compare Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 4a 5G
Compare Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 6a

Pixel 5a 5G is a member of Google's Pixel series of smartphones. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Google Pixel Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Compare	September 2024	8.0"	3 (48 MP + 10.8 MP + 10.5 MP)	257 g (9.07 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	August 2024	6.3"	3 (50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP)	176 g (6.21 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Compare	August 2024	6.8"	3 (50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP)	221 g (7.8 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Compare	August 2024	6.3"	2 (50 MP + 48 MP)	198 g (6.98 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	2 (64 MP + 13 MP)	188 g (6.63 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Compare	October 2023	6.2"	2 (50 MP + 12 MP)	187 g (6.6 oz)

Google Pixel 5a 5G PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Google Pixel 5a 5G review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

High PPI of 413 ppi

HDR Support (HDR10)

Large 6.3" Screen

Always-on Screen

DCI-P3 Color Space

IP67 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (rear)

6GB RAM

128 GB Storage

4680 mAh Battery

Fast Charging Support (42% in 30 min)

113h Standby Time

12 MP Main Camera

16.0MP Ultra-wide Camera

4K Video Recording Up to Up to 60FPS

240 FPS (1080p) Slow Motion recording

Bokeh Mode

RAW Support

Pro Shooting Mode

USB Type-C v3.1

NFC (Near-field communication)

eSIM Support

5G Support

Stereo Speakers

Headphone Jack

Barometer Sensor

Optical Stabilization on the Main Camera

CONs

No significant CONS

Most Popular Alternatives to Google Pixel 5a 5G

Here are the 8 phones that our readers compare the most with the Google Pixel 5a 5G:

Google Pixel Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Google Pixel 6a Compare	June 2022	6.1"	178 g (6.28 oz)
Google Pixel 4a 5G Compare	November 2020	6.2"	168 g (5.93 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Compare	October 2023	6.2"	187 g (6.6 oz)
Google Pixel 7a Compare	May 2023	6.1"	193.5 g (6.83 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Pro Compare	October 2023	6.7"	213 g (7.51 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	188 g (6.63 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Compare	August 2024	6.3"	198 g (6.98 oz)
Google Pixel 7 Compare	October 2022	6.3"	197 g (6.95 oz)

Google Pixel 5a 5G Features and Specification

The Google Pixel 5a 5G was released in October 2021, following the Google Pixel 4a 5G. This device has reached the end of its lifecycle and may be vulnerable to security risks or compatibility issues. Exercise caution when downloading apps and avoid storing sensitive information on it.

GENERAL
Brand	Google
Launch Date	October 2021
Product Series	Google Pixel
Predecessor Model	Google Pixel 4a 5G
Successor Model	Google Pixel 6a
Operating System	Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	156.2 mm (6.15")
Width	73.2 mm (2.88")
Thickness	8.8 mm (0.35")
Weight	183 g (6.46 oz)
Waterproof	IP67
Available Colors	Black
Rear Material	Metal
Frame Material	Metal
SCREEN
Screen Size	6.34"
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
PPI	413
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	800 nits
Max Brightness in HDR	800 nits
HDR Support	HDR10
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-Body Ratio	85%
Display Features	DCI-P3 Always-On Display
CHIPSET
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
CPU Cores	8 (1 + 1 + 6)
Architecture	6 cores @1.8 GHz: Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55) 1 core @2.2 GHz: Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76) 1 core @2.4 GHz: Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76)
Max Clock	2400 MHz
Lithography Process	7 nm
Graphics	Adreno 620
GPU Clock	750 MHz
GPU Shading Units	384
FLOPS	~576 GFLOPS
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	6 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR4X
Memory Clock	2400 MHz
Channels	2
Storage Size	128 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.1
Memory Card	No
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	4680 mAh
Max Charging Power	18 W
Battery Type	Li-Po
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	No
Reverse Charging	No
Fast Charging	Yes (42% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:40 hr
Standby Time	113 hr
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	12.2 MP
Zoom	Digital
Flash	LED
Image Stabilization	Optical
8K Video	No
4K Video	Up to 60 FPS
HD Video	Up to 60 FPS
Slow Motion	240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of View	119°
Camera Set-up	2 (12.2 MP + 16 MP)
Ultra-wide Camera	16 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Focal length: 24 mm Pixel size: 1 micron
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode RAW support
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	8.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.0
Focal Length	24 mm
Pixel Size	1.12 microns
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	1/4.0"
Video Resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5
Bluetooth Features	LE, A2DP
USB Type	USB Type-C
USB Version	3.1
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC
Infrared Port