Google has started recalling an older mid range Pixel model. The company’s Pixel 4a was released way back in 2020 but it is now at risk due to one of the latest updates. So here’s what you need to know and why you should avoid updating your Pixel 4a.

Google Pixel 4a Recalled Over Battery Risks

Back in January 2025, the search engine giant’s began rolling out the Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program update to the device. This software update was set to ring a new battery management feature on the Pixel 4a. The idea was to improve stability of the battery’s performance on the aging model. However, it had the opposite effect as many users complaint of their devices seeing degraded battery life.

Some users were facing a complete battery discharge in mere minutes. So Google shared an update on the official support page that warned users regarding this update. It stated that the update could lead to short battery duration and reduce the charging peformance as well. Reports revealed that the maximum voltage was reduced from 4.45V to 3.95V, which marks a 56 percent reduction in battery capacity.

Apart from this, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has also issued an advisory that highlights this issue and even urged the user to check for overheating issues. The body also highlighted the recall information, stating that the overheating battery could also pose a risk of fire. Meanwhile, Google is offering a free battery replacement for select Pixel 4a that have experienced this sizeable battery performance dip.

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The Pixel 4a was launched in August 2020. At the time of launch, the device had top-notch Google Camera features such as Live HDR+, dual exposure controls, Night Sight with astrophotography, Social Share, Portrait Mode, and Super Res Zoom. Now, the Pixel 4a is fast approaching its three-year anniversary, which is also the time when software support for the device will end. For this reason, it appears that the device may narrowly miss out on the latest version of Android, as the first Android 14 developer preview will not be available for the Pixel 4a.

The Pixel 4a was initially expected to be launched in May 2020 but was delayed to August due to the COVID pandemic and other issues. Despite the delay, the Pixel 4a received updates to Android 11, 12, and 13, but it remains uncertain whether the device will receive Android 14.

Google is following a similar timeline with Android 14 as it did with Android 13. The first developer preview has been released, and beta releases are expected to start in April and continue until June and July. Android 13 was released on August 15, 2022. According to this pattern, Android 14 will most probably be released around the same time. 

It is quite unfortunate that the Pixel 4a’s three-year anniversary falls on August 3, 2023, which is just two weeks after the probable release of Android 14. This means that the Pixel 4a is not eligible for the Android 14 developer preview, indicating that the final update may not be available for the device. While Google still has time to change its stance, the odds are not in favor of the Pixel 4a.

In conclusion, the Pixel 4a’s delay in launch, coupled with its fast-approaching three-year anniversary, may mean that it misses out on the latest version of Android.

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The Google Pixel 4A and Pixel 5A smartphones are nearly identical in appearance and have nearly comparable dimensions when placed side by side. The first question that came to me when I learned about this fact was whether or not the Pixel 5A’s components would fit in the Pixel 4A or vice versa. A Reddit member who had access to both smartphones had the same idea, so he decided to see if the Pixel 5A battery would fit in the Pixel 4A or not. The results he discovered were unexpected. Let’s learn more about what he did and why!

When a Google Pixel 4a customer learned about the battery problem with his smartphone, he sought to swap out the battery for a Pixel 5a. Surprisingly, by swapping out his smartphone’s battery for one from a Google Pixel 5a model, he was able to resolve the battery problem. Considering this, the user also hypothesized that smartphones will likewise have batteries of comparable size, and he wasn’t mistaken.

The Google Pixel 5a smartphone’s battery was 0.4mm thicker and 4.5mm taller than the Google Pixel 4a 5G smartphone’s battery. Additionally, the battery’s width was 1.4 mm smaller than that of the Google Pixel 4a 5G smartphone. The user of the Google Pixel 5a smartphone was able to relocate the BMS (Battery Management System) to the side and successfully replace the battery of his device thanks to the extra room he gained from the smaller width of the battery.

The battery capacity of the Google Pixel 5a smartphone is 4680 mAh, while that of the Google Pixel 4a 5G smartphone is 3885 mAh less. The Google Pixel 4a 5G smartphone’s battery from the Google Pixel 5a gives the user 17% more battery life than before. Also, keep in mind that the Google Pixel 4a 5G smartphone’s battery was already deteriorating, so the customer should be pleased that the battery replacement succeeded. He has also highlighted that experience in battery replacement is necessary, as well as the use of a decent battery spot welder to provide a clean weld between the battery and the BMS, in order to swap batteries as successfully as he did.

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Google has been on a roll with the number of software updates it has been pumping out, especially in the beta program. Now, the company has just started rolling out the new Android 13 QPR1 beta 3 updates, which is being rolled for models starting from the latest Pixel 7 series, all the way down to the Pixel 4a.

For those unaware, the Search Engine giant had recently launched the QPR1 beta 2, which is basically the beta version of the upcoming December Pixel Quarterly Feature Drop that might be released on December 5. So, the third beta wasn’t expected to release till next month. However, the company started rolling out the QPR1 beta 3 update for the Pixel 4a and any other model launched after it. So, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have also received the new beta upgrade. To get this update, go to Settings > System > System update and follow the instructions. The latest build is version T1B3.221003.003 and is around 130MB in size.

As of right now, Google has yet to release a list of new features that are a part of the update. Although, it did offer a list of all the bugs that have been dealt with in the Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 (Via PhoneArena). So let’s have a look:

• Fixed an issue for some devices where the screen unlocks UI was displayed over notifications and other lock-screen content. 
• Fixed an issue that prevented the “Flip camera for selfie” gesture from working on some devices.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the screen to go blank while attempting to unlock a device.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a device from being unlocked using either Face Unlock or Fingerprint Unlock when the device had been idle for multiple hours.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused fullscreen video playback to flicker after enabling always on display features and locking the screen.

For those interested, you can click on this link here to join the Android 13 QPR1 beta 3 program. Following this, check if your device is eligible for the update and then select the Pixel model that you own. Click on the Opt in button below the image and then you can check if you received the update by going to Settings > System > System update.

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Last month, Google started rolling out the Android 13 update for all of its eligible Pixel smartphones. The update arrived on devices like Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL, Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and the Pixel A-series devices such as the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5a 5G, and Pixel 6a.

Now, the search giant is pushing out the first update since the introduction of Android 13 on these devices. The update comes with a build number TP1A.220905.004 and is rolling out for the users of Pixel 4 (XL), Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro. It includes many performance improvements and bug fixes for these devices as mentioned below.

Changelog

• Fix for issue occasionally causing increased battery drain from certain launcher background activities
• Fix for issue preventing wireless charging mode from activating in certain conditions

• Additional improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions

• Fix for issue occasionally preventing certain Bluetooth devices or accessories from connecting

• Fix for issue occasionally causing notifications to appear truncated on the lock screen

As usual, the update will roll out in phases and will continue over the next week depending on carrier and device. Google has said that the Pixel 6a will receive the update later this month.

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Google has released the Android 13 OS upgrade. The Pixel phones are the first devices to receive the latest Android upgrade. The company confirmed that it will also be made available on devices from Asus, HMD Global, iQOO, Motorola, OPPO, Realme, Samsung, Sharp, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi. Some other brands are also planning to release the Android 13 upgrade later this year.

The stable edition of Android 13 is now available for Pixel devices, such as the Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL, Pixel 5, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro. It is also available for Pixel A-series devices, such as the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5a 5G, and Pixel 6a.

Once upgraded to Android 13, owners of the Pixel 6a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro will not be able to roll back to Android 12. On the official factory images page for Pixel devices, there is no mention of the anti-rollback for other Android 13 eligible Pixel devices.

Android 13 offers a refined experience of the Material You theme. It allows users to customize non-Google apps to match the wallpaper theme and colors of the phone. It allows users to assign specific languages to individual apps.

It features an updated media player that modifies its look and feel based on what’s being played. The Bedtime mode now offers new features such as wallpaper dimming and a dark theme. New apps that are installed on the device will need permission from the user to send notifications. Previously, it allowed newly installed apps to send notifications by default. Android 13 brings support for Spatial Audio on compatible headphones. It carries support for Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio.

Android 13 also allows users to copy content like a URL, image, text, or video and paste it onto other Android devices. To know about other features of Android 13, users can head to Google’s official blog post.

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The Google Pixel 4a has been delisted from the Google Store in the U.S. According to 9to5Google, the device has been finally discontinued after remaining “out of stock” for months.

The Pixel 4a has been touted as one of the best budget phones since it is packed in specs like an OLED display, Snapdragon 7-series chip, big storage, and decent cameras for $349. The device also came with three years of OS update and unlimited backup on Google Photos.

The Pixel 4a was announced back in August 2020. Unlike its Pixel 4a 5G sibling, which carried support for 5G connectivity, the Pixel 4a could only connect to 4G LTE networks. The recently released Pixel phones such as the Pixel 6 series, Pixel 5 series, and Pixel 5A have been available only in limited markets. However, the Pixel 4a was released in wider markets. The Pixel 4a is still available for purchase in India with a pricing of Rs 31,999 (~$428).

Google Pixel 4a specifications

The Google Pixel 4a came with a 5.81-inch OLED display that offers a 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. For photography, it featured an 8-megapixel front camera and an OIS-enabled 12.2-megapixel rear camera. A fingerprint scanner was also made available on the rear shell of the device.

The Snapdragon 732G was present under the hood of the device. It came with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It houses a 3,140mAh battery that carried support for 18W charging.

In related news, Google is reportedly working on the launch of the Pixel 6a. The device is speculated to break cover in May through the Google I/O 2022 event. Some of its rumored specs include an 8-megapixel front camera, a 12.2-megapixel (main)+ 12-megapixel (ultrawide) dual-camera system, Google Tensor chip, and an OLED panel with a punch-hole design and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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Google is rolling out a new Pixel Feature Drop update for its Pixel range of smartphones. For those unaware, the search giant is known for introducing new features for its phones every three months via Pixel Feature Drop releases. The latest update for June brings some interesting additions.

The June 2021 Pixel Feature Drop update is being seeded out for the following Google Pixel smartphones.

• Pixel 5
• Pixel 4a (5G)
• Pixel 4a
• Pixel 4 XL
• Pixel 4
• Pixel 3a XL
• Pixel 3a
• Pixel 3 XL
• Pixel 3

Although the entire Pixel range (except the end of support devices) is receiving the update, some features on not available on certain devices. That said, let’s take a look at these new features one by one.

Astrophotography Videos

As the name suggests, users of Pixel 4 and later devices will be now able to record videos while clicking pictures in astrophotography mode. Users can try waiting longer (longer exposure) to click a shot to get more stars in their video.

Heads-up

This feature is part of the Digital Wellbeing app. It will periodically alert users to look up from their handset’s screen while walking. It was previously only available for a select few users.

Locked Folder

This feature was first announced at Google I/O 2021. It will let users save their select photos and videos in Google Photos to a different called ‘Locked Folder’. These media files are hidden locally on the user’s phone and are protected by biometrics. They don’t show up in any other part of the Google Photos app.

Car Crash Detection

Car Crash Detection is part of the Personal Safety app and is not available on Pixel 3a/3a XL. It automatically alerts emergency services when a car crash is detected. This feature was previously only available in the US, the UK, and Australia, But now, it’s rolling out to users in Spain, Ireland, and Singapore.

Call Screen

Call Screen helps users in avoiding spam calls. This feature is now being rolled out in Japan. It was previously only available in the US and Canada.

Recorder

The Google Recorder app is one of the best recorder applications on any platform. The new update brings support for transcription in more English dialects, namely Singaporean, Australian, Irish and British English.

Pride Wallpapers and Sounds

Since June is Pride month, Google is celebrating by adding new Pride-themed wallpapers and sounds.

Call Actions on Google Assistant

Users of Pixel 4 and above can now ask Google Assistant to accept or reject calls. 

Gboard Smart Replies

Gboard can now smartly suggest phone number, email address, and URL in clipboard for replies.

All the above-mentioned new features will be rolled out to eligible Google Pixel smartphones via respective app updates from the Google Play Store in the coming weeks.

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The Google Pixel 4a made its global debut in August of 2020. However, the device made its way to India only in October. Due to high demand, the smartphone went out of stock within 30 minutes. The next batch of stock took some time to reach the country due to supply chain issues. Now, months after its release in India, the handset is discounted for the first time since the launch offer.

The Pixel 4a is priced at ₹31,999 ($432). However, the device was available for only ₹29,999 ($405) during its inaugural sale. It was the only discount on this phone up until now.

That said, the new offer on Pixel 4a in India brings its price down to ₹26,999 ($364). In other words, the handset’s price has been discounted by ₹5,000 ($68), which is ₹3000 ($41) more than the launch offer.

This offer is only available on Flipkart. The eCommerce giant is offering this discount as part of its ongoing ‘Big Saving Days’ sale, which will last until May 7.

Coming to the phone, the Pixel 4a is not a value for money proposition in India. Also, it comes only in a single Just Black color option in the country.

But it is a niche phone. The Pixel 4a is the only Google Pixel handset available in India right now. It is also the cheapest compact smartphone in the region with a 5.8-inch OLED display.

Lastly, customers can buy this device for an even cheaper price with additional optional bank discounts and can get either a  Google Nest Mini, a Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker, or a Lenovo Smart Clock Essential at just ₹1,999.

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An Instagram story by what is viewed as Google’s Instagram account called the official Made by Google account, has given us glimpses of the Google white Pixel 4a. The Google model is currently available in only two color variants – Just Black and Barely Blue colors but closer scrutiny of the short video clip could reveal hidden hints that Google may have actually got plans to release the 4a in a white variant. There were rumors about this in January this year.

After some delays occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic that engulfed the whole world, the mid-range Pixel 4a was unveiled in 2020. It initially came in a single color and the second color variant was added subsequently. So, it might seem that Google could soon release the white version of the Pixel 4a, although the device shown on the Instagram story feed seems to be a bit different from the Pixel 4a.

Google has already slated August 2021 as the launch date of the high-end Pixel 5a 5G and it is unlikely that a white Pixel 4a could be launched before the August rollout of the 5a 5G, although Google might have other plans up its sleeve.

One of the visible features that indicate that the phone shown on the video isn’t exactly the Pixel 4a is the orange power button. The button bears a closer semblance with the 3a but the square-looking camera bump differentiates it from the Pixel 3a which came out in 2019. Close industry watchers have claimed that the device could be a prototype of a yet-to-be-released Pixel smartphone, looking at the finish and the bright sheen.

The Instagram Story post is still available on the Google account but could be pulled down anytime. The video has been downloaded several times, though, and is now available outside Instagram. Some users who had seen the video have commented that it could be a Pixel 5a 5G smartphone that was displayed, highlighting its similarities.

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With yesterday being the first Monday of the month, Google has released the January 2021 security update for all the eligible Pixel smartphones. Apart from patching certain vulnerabilities, the build for each device also brings fixes and improvements.

The latest security update for Pixels arrives with a total of six fixes and improvements for different models. They are spread across four categories namely Audio, Display/Graphics, Sensors, and Telephony.

Talking about the common fixes first, all the eligible Pixels – Pixel 3/3 XL, Pixel 3a/3a XL, Pixel 4/4 XL, Pixel 4a/4a 5G, and Pixel 5 get a fix for an issue that causes certain apps to restart intermittently and a fix for an issue that prevents calls on certain MVNO networks. All of these phones also get improvements for auto-rotation response in certain device orientations.

Further, the devices released in 2020 – Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5 receive improvements for auto-brightness response in certain lighting conditions. It is worth noting that these handsets have been getting this improvement for a while now with each update.

Lastly, the update brings tuning and improvements for volume level of system sounds on Pixel 5 and fix for an issue causing speaker noise in certain scenarios on Pixel 4a 5G.

That said, the January 2021 update for Pixels is currently being rolled out in batches via OTA worldwide. In case you cannot wait, then either sideload the OTA file or flash the factory image.

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Google ventured into the mid-range segment with the Pixel 3a and 3a XL in 2019. Later, it continued the lineup with the Pixel 4a in 2020. Although the launch was delayed too much, the device is here and is a good deal at $349. While we already have seen reports about the next iteration, supposedly Pixel 5a, a purported Pixel XE has now appeared online.

The reason we are talking about the mid-range segment here is due to one of the images showing the device’s CPU frequency. Besides, before we question the genuineness, let’s look at them first. As reported by TechRadar, the leaks show a punch-hole display, NFC, and  CPU of the alleged Pixel XE.

The first one on slashleaks shows four images. As you can see below, an image shows that the device has a centered punch-hole display. It has the name “Google Pixel XE” as displayed in the Settings->About Phone. If you recall, the recently launched Pixel 4a eliminated the notch and began the punch-hole trend in the Pixel lineup.

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Later, Google followed it with Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 with punch-hole displays. It must be noted that all these devices have a punch-hole at the top left, unlike this leak. Moving on, another image also shows NFC, Bluetooth support options inside the ‘connected devices’ page.

Additionally, the device seems to have a Dual-SIM card support one of which could be an e-SIM. To top it off, one of the leaks, as spotted by Tom’s hardware shows the CPU frequency on the device to be 1.8GHz and running Android 11. Now, this could either mean one of the new mid-rangers of Qualcomm processors, or as Alex Dobbie of Android Central says, a prototype of the already tested Pixels.

The uncertainty of the CPU debug screenshot, and the fact that one can edit the names in settings makes them a bit questionable. Also, if Pixel were to be seriously working on a device, it’s codename should have leaked by now. For instance, we saw a report after Pixel 4a’s launch that a successor Pixel 5a with codename Barbette in the works.

Nevertheless, these are very early claims and hence, let’s wait for some concrete leaks to know about their existence.

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The Google Pixel 4a debuted in August after a long delay due to the global pandemic. It is Google’s most affordable smartphone of 2020. The handset is the direct successor to last year’s Pixel 3a. But unlike its predecessor, the new phone only launched in a single ‘Just Black’ color option. But now, after months from its release, the Pixel 4a gets a new colorway called ‘Barely Blue’.

Like any other Pixel smartphone, the Pixel 4a is also one of the most leaked products. Before its official launch, the phone was rumored to debut in two colors namely ‘Just Black’ and “Barely Blue’. 

Instead, the company only unveiled it in the former color because of supply chain issue. Hence, it has brought the latter version of the handset in the form of ‘limited edition’ as the search giant does not have enough capacity to produce its cheapest 2020 smartphone in two colors.

That said, talking about the new variant of the handset, this version of the phone sports a light blue color paint job with an orange-colored power button. It is already up for sale in the US for the same $349 asking price like the ‘Just Black’ variant.

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Going by the demand for 2019’s Oh So Orange Pixel 4, the 2020 Barely Blue Pixel 4a may also get sold out within a short period of time. Hence, if you are interested in this unique hue, order it as soon as possible.

Last but not least, there’s no word on this edition’s availability in other markets and therefore, we can conclude it to be exclusive to the US, at least for now.

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Google revealed the price of Pixel 4a in India last week ahead of Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. Unlike previous Pixel smartphones, the newly launched Pixel 4a is priced aggressively in the country. It even sold out within 30 minutes as per a tweet by Google. However, the search giant did not mention the number of units people bought and that raises so many questions.

In late September, news broke out that Google has a target of producing only 3 million Pixel smartphones. Out of this, 800,000 units are said to be reserved for Pixel 5 while the remaining units will include Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a 5G. This paints a clear picture that the search giant does not have enough stock of Pixel smartphones this year. 

Due to the company’s high pricing strategy in India, Pixels are not popular in the premium segment like OnePlus. Since India is a spec-hungry market, the Pixel 4a does not stand a chance against competitors. It is a niche phone in this part of the world and therefore, the company might have only put up limited units on sale.

Also, it is worth noting that last year’s Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL remained out of stock most of the times on official online partner Flipkart. Hence, hyping the smartphone going sold out just because the company did not have enough stock is a wrong thing to do ethically.

On the other hand, Indian consumers seem to have exceeded Google’s expectations. Maybe the pricing changed the mindset of buyers who had previously planned to buy some other handset. Whatever it is, this might make Google consider the Indian smartphone market seriously.

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Google launched the Pixel 4a in the month of August in its home country after a long delay. At the same time, the internet search giant also announced its budget handset for India, however, it neither revealed its availability nor its price. But now, after two months from the device’s initial debut, the company has finally confirmed that Pixel 4a will be available in the world’s second-largest smartphone market from October 16 along with Nest Audio. 

Both of them can be yours for an introductory price tags of ₹29,999 ($410) and ₹6,999 ($96) as part for Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. Thereafter, they will sell for ₹31,999 ($437) and ₹7,999 ($109) respectively. For comparison, the predecessors of these two devices debuted for ₹39,999 ($547) and ₹9,999 ($137).

The Google Pixel 4a is one of the best-rated budget smartphones in the US for its $349 asking price. But in India, even at an introductory price of ₹29,999, it will be competing against the likes of OnePlus Nord, realme X3/X3 SuperZoom, Redmi K20 Pro, and realme 7 Pro to name a few. All of these handsets are cheaper than the Pixel 4a and offer better hardware.

However, where Google excels is in the camera as well as the software department. The Pixel 4a, with its single 12.2 Sony IMX363 sensor performs better than most handsets, as per reviews by major publications.

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But it is powered by an older Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset paired with 128GB UFS 2.1 storage and 6GB RAM. This silicon is not bad but the competition offers many powerful chips like Snapdragon 855/855+ and Snapdragon 765G.

On the plus side, the Pixel 4a comes with a manageable 5.8-inch OLED display and weighs only 143g, thanks to its polycarbonate build. It even comes with a 3.5mm headphone that other devices in this range lack. In other words, it is a niche device and is definitely not meant for everyone.

Talking about Nest Audio, it is the direct successor to the original Google Home launched back in 2017 with a revamped design. Even the international reviews for it are positive just like the Pixel 4a.

That said, though it comes in five colors, in India, Google will be only selling the Chalk and Charcoal options. Apart from Flipkart, it will be also available at Reliance Digital and Tata Cliq retail stores spread across the country.

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Yesterday, Google announced the Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 smartphones in the U.S. India which is one of the major smartphone markets will not be receiving the two smartphones. 5G networks have not started in India and this could be the reason why Google will not be bringing the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 in the country. A fresh tweet from Google reveals that the Pixel 4a that was announced in August will hit the Indian markets on Oct. 17.

The official post on the Google India blog that was published after the launch of the Google Pixel 4a last month had stated that it will be releasing in India in August through Flipkart. The pricing of the device for India is yet to be confirmed. Soon after the announcement of the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, Google responded to a Twitter user that the Pixel 4a will be releasing in India on Oct. 17. As mentioned before, it will be available through Flipkart.

The Google Pixel 4a will be arriving as the successor to the Pixel 3a. The Snapdragon 670 powered Pixel 3a had landed in India back in May 2019 with a price tag of Rs 39,999 (~$544). Probably, the Pixel 4a will also carry a similar price tag.

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Google Pixel 4a specifications and features

The Pixel 4a has a 5.81-inch OLED panel with a punch-hole design. It comes with full HD+ resolution support and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The Snapdragon 730 processor fuels the device with 6 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB and it lacks a microSD card slot.

The Pixel 4a has been treating with an Android 11 OS update. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and a rear snapper of 12.2-megapixel. The phone houses a 3,140mAh battery that supports 18W charging. It comes with other features like a 3.5mm audio jack, stereo speakers, a rear-facing fingerprint scanner, NFC, USB-C, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and Bluetooth 5.0.

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Google’s Pixel lineup of devices is equally known for its controversy like software bugs, hardware issues. Devices like Pixel 3, 4, 4XL have faced hardware issues. And users of older 2XL have faced random reboots, freeze, and whatnot. Now, Google is once again under the radar of blame as quite a few users of Google Pixel 4a have reported touch sensitivity problems.

Soon after the release of Android 11, several users of Pixel 4a took to forums like XDA, Google, and Reddit(via Android Police) to point out the touch sensitivity problems. The issue seems to mainly pop-up for people who use screen protectors.

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What is the issue?

It is not clear if the issue is present on every Pixel 4a but it’s probably a touch sensitivity mishap. Users experience phantom aka ghost touches, unresponsive scrolling. Ghost touch is when the phone automatically performs a touch function but the user hasn’t really touched the screen.

Apart from this, the issue includes unresponsiveness in navigation gestures and gesture-based keyboard actions. And factory resetting, clearing cache, rebooting doesn’t seem to help. That said, few users said that removing the screen protectors solved the issue. And few others suggested that by setting the accessibility>touch and hold delay>short, the issue got resolved.

Is it hardware or software related?

Also, according to a few users, the issue started popping after upgrading to Android 11. To ascertain this, some said that the issue vanished on downgrading to Android 10. Additionally, a user on Google’s Issue Tracker says that the issue could also be due to the absence of a touch sensitivity toggle which the Pixel 4 already has, to improve touch response with screen protectors.

Google might have carried this change mistakenly over to the Pixel 4a but without a toggle. On the contrary, an employee responded to the issue saying that it is hardware related. While this needs more light, it is certain that Google is working on a fix already.

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After much anticipation and delays, Google recently launched the much-awaited Pixel 4a smartphone. At the time, the company had revealed that it will soon be launching the Pixel 4a 5G as well as Google Pixel 5 smartphones.

While the company has not yet revealed the launch timeframe for the upcoming devices, reports indicate that both of them could go official by the end of this month. Now, both — Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 have passed through FCC certification.

From the listing, it seems that the Pixel 4a models A4R G025E, G025H, and G025I are the 5G variant of the device. It is also revealed that the phone features a plastic body and comes with 6GB of RAM and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. It comes with a bigger screen, a dual-camera setup on the back, and support for sub-6 5G bands. We are expecting a similar design to the original model.

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As for the Google Pixel 5, models, A4R GD1YQ and GTT9Q have been listed. It also reveals that the phone will have support for Wireless Power Transfer (WPT). This will enable the smartphone to charge accessories, like Pixel Buds.

From the listing, it is revealed that the model number GTT9Q doesn’t have support for mmWave and is relying on the sub-6 band but the other models, including GD1YQ and G6QU3, have support for both the bands.

The Google Pixel 5 is rumored to come featuring a 6-inch Full HD+ display with a 90hz refresh rate. It is said to come packed with 8GB of RAM and a 4,000mAh battery. Unlike the Pixel 4a models, this one won’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack, being a so-called “premium” phone.

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After months of delays, Google finally launched the Pixel 4a mid-range smartphone a couple of weeks ago. As if multiple delays for the launch wasn’t enough, the company is creating another issue for the buyers.

In Canada, the company has started sending out trade-in kits to those who have pre-ordered the Pixel 4a smartphone on the launch date. The kit expires a month from when it was dispatched. Those who pre-ordered the phone have an expiration date in the first week of September, after which the old phone loses trade-in value.

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However, the issue with this is that the company will start shipping the Pixel 4a smartphone to the buyers from 10th September, which means that it will reach customers somewhere around mid-September.

So essentially, Google is expecting Pixel 4a buyers to send in their older device even before they receive their newly ordered smartphone. It seems that Google has messed up again with the logistics department given that the trade-in kit has an instruction document that shows how to transfer data from the older device to the new phone.

This seems limited to the Canadian market only because there have not been any such reports from other regions. Ideally, the trade-in kit should be received after the customers have got their hands on the new phone.

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After months of rumors and leaks, Google Pixel 4a is finally official. The second generation of affordable Pixel phones offers pretty nice midrange specifications at a very modest price. But if you do not care so much about a few aspects such as stock Android experience, faster updates, and compact design, you can actually get better devices in the smartphone market at a similar price. Even though it may be the most interesting choice for a lot of users, on the paper, Pixel 4a is all but a perfect phone. That is why we decided to show you all the best Google Pixel 4a alternatives you can get in the global market.

Best alternatives to Google Pixel 4a

OnePlus Nord

OnePlus Nord is one of the most complete devices you can get for less than €400 in the global market and its specs sheet is way better than the Google Pixel 4a. It has everything you can desire from a 2020 phone, including the support to 5G networks. The handset is equipped with a flawless AMOLED display sporting a 90 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification. Under the hood, you get a Snapdragon 765G chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of internal storage. There is even a quad-camera with OIS for better stabilization, as well as an incredible dual ultrawide selfie camera with 32 and 8 MP resolution. Last but not least, you get 30W fast charging and a pretty nice battery.

• You can learn more about the OnePlus Nord by clicking here.

Apple iPhone SE 2020

For less than €400, you can get an even more compact device than the Google Pixel 4a, but you have to stick to the iOS operating system. We are talking about the iPhone SE 2020 that is the most affordable Apple phone. Despite its great price, you get all the power of the Apple A13 Bionic chipset: the same found on the iPhone 11 lineup. Further, the phone packs an amazing dual 12 MP single camera with OIS (the same sensor as the iPhone lineup too) and a great selfie camera, but no secondary sensors. On the other hand, the phone has a pretty outdated design: it still features Touch ID and it comes with thick bezels. But it is very compact thanks to its 4.7-inch display: the smallest among last-generation flagships.

• You can learn more about the Apple iPhone SE 2020 by clicking here.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Mi Note 10 Lite

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 LiteThe Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is the most affordable last-generation 5G phone available in Europe, yet it is powered by the amazing Snapdragon 765G mobile platform. It even sports an AMOLED display with the HDR10+ certification, so it can provide a good image quality. For the rest, it is a classic affordable phone: you get a mediocre 48 MP quad-camera, an average battery, and a notched design.

If you do not care about 5G and you need something better in terms of camera quality and battery life, you should go for the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite which carries the same price tag as the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite. It has a better 64 MP quad-camera and a huge 5260 mAh battery, as well as an AMOLED display and the same chipset as the Google Pixel 4a (Snapdragon 730G), paired with up to 8 GB of RAM. You even get a premium design, including a glass back and an aluminum frame.

• You can learn more about the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite by clicking here.

Motorola Moto G 5G Plus

The Moto G 5G Plus is another among the most affordable 5G phones out there and it will offer you a nearly-stock Android experience similar to the Google Pixel 4a. Besides recommending this device for the software, we also recommend it for its great hardware department including the Snapdragon 765G chipset, for its pretty nice 90 Hz HDR10 display (but it is an IPS panel), for its interesting ultrawide front cameras and especially for its huge 5000 mAh battery. The Moto G 5G Plus is also splash resistant and it supports NFC.

• You can learn more about the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus by clicking here.

Oppo Find X2 Lite

If you want a premium, thin and lightweight design while still getting all the power of 5G and the Snapdragon 765G SoC, go for the Oppo Find X2 Lite. Thanks to street prices, it is available for less than €450 in its 8/128 GB configuration. This device is also known in China as the Oppo K7 5G and it has both an audio jack and NFC. You even get a great AMOLED display and a pretty good camera setup including a 48 MP Sony sensor and a 32 MP front camera.

• You can learn more about the Oppo Find X2 Lite by clicking here.

Realme X50 5G

The Realme X50 5G recently hitten the global market with a €349 listing price but it is different from the Chinese Realme X50: it is actually the X50m rebranded. It can become incredibly affordable (more or less like the Mi 10 Lite 5G) thanks to street prices and it offers a display with a very high 120 Hz refresh rate. Other specs include a Snapdragon 765G and a 4200 mAh battery with 30W fast charging.

• You can learn more about the Realme X50 5G by clicking here.

Huawei P40 Lite 5G

Huawei P40 Lite 5G can be considered the opposite choice to the Google Pixel 4a because it does not even come with Google services installed. But its price still makes it a great alternative to the Google Pixel 4a. This handset sports a very powerful chipset: the Kirin 820 5G, as well as a good 64 MP quad camera. Its charging speeds are very high thanks to its 40W fast charging technology and it even supports reverse charging. With the P40 Lite 5G, you get an audio jack and NFC too.

• You can learn more about the Huawei P40 Lite 5G by clicking here.

TCL 10 5G

TCL 10 5G is one of the biggest TV manufacturers but it is a relatively new brand in the smartphone market. However, it came up with a device that is literally a best-buy. The TCL 10 5G is a great alternative to the Google Pixel 4a because it offers superior specifications. It has a display with a very nice image quality, a Snapdragon 765G chipset, and a pretty good 64 MP quad-camera. Further, it comes with an exclusive feature called Super Bluetooth which allows connecting up to 4 Bluetooth devices to the phone at the same time. Last but not least, a generous 4500 mAh battery and a premium design composed of a glass back and an aluminum frame.

• You can learn more about the TCL 10 5G by clicking here.

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Google earlier today announced the Pixel 4A alongside the Pixel 4A 5G and Pixel 5. While the 5G models will be available in the Fall, the Pixel 4A is already on preorder in the US and is billed to go on sale in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia, Japan, and Canada. While for the Indian market, the phone is said to go on sale in October.

Google did reveal some detail of the availability in India which is the world’s third-largest market after the US and China. Although the India pricing is yet to be announced, the company hinted the phone will not be available in India until October, two months from now.

According to Brian Rakowski, VP of Product Management at Google during the launch, “This year, Pixel 4a—which launches in India in October—will continue to bring features like the incredible camera and feature drops that make your phone better over time. All of this packaged in sleek new hardware at a more affordable price”.

The Google exec also disclosed that the India price for the Pixel 4A will be announced close to the October launch date. The company also disclosed that the mid-range phone will be sold exclusively on Flipkart.

In addition, Rakowski disclosed that the tech giant has got no plan to launch the two 5G models in India ever. In essence, the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G won’t be dropping in India at all. Well, except the company changes its mind due to market forces.

“Regarding the two new 5G Pixel phones that were announced globally today, these will not be available in India or Singapore, based on a variety of factors including local market trends and product features,” explains Rakowski.

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Google last week released several teasers which point to the launch of the Pixel 4a on August. The tech giant has indeed launched the Pixel 4A but added a new twist by announcing the Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5. The two 5G models will, however, be available this fall.

The Pixel 4A presents with a plastic body which has been the company’s routine for models in this price point. The device packs a single rear camera housed in a square-shaped module alongside the dual-LED flash.  The module is located at the upper left corner of the back panel. The device also packs a physical fingerprint scanner on the back. At the right side of the fuselage is a mint-coloured power button as well as the volume rockers.

Talking of the display, the Pixel 4A sports a 5.81-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display supports just 60Hz refresh rate. The display has a hole-punch design, making this model the first Google phone to have such a feature. The punch-hole houses a single 8MP Sony IMX355 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 84° FOV and EIS support.

The rear camera is a single 12.2MP Sony IMX363 image sensor with an f/1.7 aperture lens, 1.4µm pixel size, 77° field-of-view, Dual Pixel Phase Detection, OIS, and EIS support. The Pixel 4A equally supports video shoot at 4K resolution at 30fps. For slow-motion videos, the device is capable of 1080p resolution at 120fps.

Google is known for its software prowess and the Pixel 4A is adorned with several topnotch Google Camera features such as Live HDR+, dual exposure controls, Night Sight with astrophotography, Social Share, Portrait Mode, and Super Res Zoom.

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The phone packs a 3,140mAh battery which is pretty small compared to the industry standard but Google touts the battery of being able to deliver “up to 24 hours” of usage with a “mix of talk, data, standby and use of other features, with always-on display off.” In addition, the phone comes with 18W fast charge support through a USB-C port.

On the software side, Google Pixel 4A runs Android 10 OS out of the box. Google says the device will get 3 years of Android OS upgrades so expect it to get Android 11, Android 12 and Android 13. Isn’t that super cool? You’ll also get 3 years of monthly Android security patch updates, too. Further, the Pixel 4a features Google’s Titan M, a discrete hardware security module that’ll eventually let you store your driver’s license on your phone and access it when there’s not enough battery left to boot up Android.

Google Pixel 4a Pricing & Availability

The Pixel 4a carries a decent $349 price tag and is available to pre-order presently on Amazon. The device is expected to ship on August 20th and is available in a single Basically Black colour. Not to worry though, Google is also selling its signature Fabric cases, which are machine-washable, soft-to-touch fabric cases made from over 70% recycled materials. The cases are available in Basically Black, Blue Confetti, and Static Grey. The phone will also be available in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia, Japan, and Canada and in India in October.

On the other hand, the Pixel 4A 5G will have a $499 price tag and will ship sometime this fall.

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Google‘s upcoming Pixel 4a smartphone has been elusive for quite a while now despite several launch dates pushed forward which ended up not materializing. However, a new August 3 date was rumoured recently and Google shared a couple of teasers that confirm the launch will take place on that day.

Ahead of tomorrow’s launch, the full specs of the Pixel 4a have leaked on Twitter. This is the first time the complete specs of the Google smartphone are coming out. The leaked specs include a 5.81-inch OLED display with a punch-hole design, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The display is said to feature support for Always On Display and Now Playing.

-12.2MP (F/1.7) 77° FOV Dual Pixel Phase Detection Camera w/ OIS
-8MP (F/2) 84° FOV Front Camera
-Upto 4K 30FPS, 1080p 120FPS
-Titan M Security Module
-Availability: U.S, UK, Ireland, Germany, Austrailia, Japan, Canada

Thanks again @samsungbloat for providing this info. pic.twitter.com/sfneH53F7C

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 1, 2020

The Pixel 4a is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset paired with 6GB if RAM. There is also 128GB of internal storage onboard. We expect the phone to be available in other storage options but the leakster tips the price of this version to be $349 in the US. If that turns out to be true, it will be a steal.

For photography, the phone packs a single 12.2MP main camera at the rear with F/1.7 aperture, 77° FOV, Dual Pixel Phase Detection and OIS. At the front, there is an 8MP sensor with an F/2.0 aperture, 84° FOV. The camera can shoot videos in 4K resolution. It also supports 30FPS and 108p 120FPS captures. It also crams a 3140mAH battery and suports 18W fast charging. The device will also come with dual stereo speakers.

The leakster hints the phone will be available in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia, Japan, Canada in addition to the US. We expect it to hit other markets as time goes on.

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We have lost count of the number of leaks Google‘s upcoming Pixel 4A has featured in. Yet Google has remained mute about the next-gen mid-range smartphone. Well, until now. The tech giant has released a placeholder text (Lorem ipsum) which teases what we are positive is the Pixel 4a on the Google Store. Also, the header images of the “Made By Google” Twitter and Facebook pages were updated recently. The new photo has a white background with a black hole-punch in the top-left corner. This obviously points to the Pixel 4a which has a punch-hole selfie camera at the upper left corner.

The Twitter handle even got renamed to “The Google RTing, Meme Loving, Info Sharing Stream.” It also contained a link to a new Google Store landing page with an Easter Egg that reveals an August 3rd date. You’ll have to tap the boxes until they match the Google logo’s ordering of blue, red, yellow, blue, green, and red. The text then reads: “The Google Just What You’ve Been Waiting For Phone.”

Further, on the lorem ipsum landing page, there is a phone-shaped object which is covered in a checkerboard pattern that matches the Pixel 4a. The text above the phone-shaped object has several texts which are not in Latin, with words such as camera, Night Sight low-light capabilities, bokeh, megapixel, and longlasting battery, clearly confirming this refers to the Pixel 4a.

You definitely should take this as a confirmation that the Pixel 4a is launching on August 3 and should block the date on your calendar.

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Google Pixel 4A has leaked innumerable times over the last few months. But the company is yet to launch it officially. Looks like it has delayed the announcement due to supply chain issue amidst pandemic. That said, it is expected to be unveiled sometime later this month. Ahead of it, Google itself has accidentally revealed the official render on its online store.

Since the Google Pixel 4A has leaked extensively revealing every bit of it except the price, the official render does not say anything new. We can see the phone in black color, which may be marketed as Just Black with an accented (mint-colored) power key.

The render confirms the punch-hole display as well as a single rear-facing camera just like its predecessor Pixel 3A. As per previous leaks and reviews (yes, they exist), it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB UFS 2.1 storage.

On the front, it will sport a 5.81-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with a punch-hole for 8MP Sony IMX355 selfie camera. On the rear, it will house a single 12.2MP Sony IM363 primary shooter with OIS accompanied by an LED flash. The back of the phone will also include a capacitive fingerprint sensor.

Othe features of Pixel 4A include dual SIM, 4G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, 3,080 mAh battery, and Android 10. As for price, it may retail for somewhere between $300 to $400 in the US.

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Google Pixel fans are endlessly waiting for the arrival of the Pixel 4a midrange. While some rumors have claimed that the Snapdragon 730 powered smartphone will debut this month, while contradictory reports have claimed that its arrival could be postponed until October. Previous reports have claimed that Google could be launching the Pixel 5 and Pixel 5 XL phones in October. However, a fresh report on 9to5Google claims that the search engine will not be launching two phones such as Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 soon, and it will not be launching the Pixel 5 XL handset.

Dylan Roussel from 9to5Google scoured through the code of the latest beta edition of the Google Search app and came across the codenames of the entire Google Pixel lineup for this year. As shown in the below image, Bramble is the codename of Pixel 5 whereas the Pixel 4a (5G) is codenamed as Redfin. Initial reports had claimed that these handsets could be debuting as Pixel 5 and Pixel 5 XL.

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As previous reports have revealed, the Sunfish codename belongs to the upcoming Pixel 4a handset. The Pixel 4a XL and Pixel 5 XL are not on the list. This suggests that the search engine giant has not planned to launch these phones this year.

The Bramble phone i.e. the Pixel 5 is rumored to be equipped with Snapdragon 765 chipset and is not a flagship phone. The Pixel 4a (5G) could be powered by a less powerful 5G chipset. Qualcomm has recently launched the Snapdragon 690 5G that brings 5G capabilities on affordable devices. It remains to be whether Google uses SD690 on the Pixel 4a (5G). Even if the Pixel 4a (5G) arrives with SD765G, the company may offer it with cheaper build materials like plastic whereas the Pixel 5 may arrive with aluminum and glass chassis. Since the hardware information for Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 are just assumptions, it is advisable to wait for further reports to know more about their specs.

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Google Pixel 4A is in the leaks for a very long time. The handset was initially expected to be unveiled at Googe I/O 2020 but that did not happen due to the pandemic. Later, it was reported to get unveiled at Android 11 Beta show, however, that didn’t happen either. Anyway, new reports suggest it could go official in July. That said, the handset now receives IMDA and BIS certifications as well.

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Almost everything is known about the upcoming Pixel 4A just like other Pixel smartphones before it. The only thing unknown at the moment is its exact release date and price. As for the latter, it could launch for as low as $349 according to a previous report.

So what do Singapore’s IMDA and India’s BIS certifications for Pixel 4A reveal? Nothing but its model number G025N and presence of NFC, which is obvious to support Google Pay. Anyway, we hope Google launches the device in July and not delay it further.

As per previous leaks, reports, and rumors, the Google Pixel 4A will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC paired with 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB UFS 2.1 storage. It will sport a 5.81-inch punch-hole FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display.

It will have a total of two cameras. A single 12.2MP Sony IM363 primary shooter with OIS at the back and an 8MP Sony IMX355 selfie snapper at the front.

Other features of the Pixel 4A will include dual SIM, 4G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3,080 mAh battery, and Android 10.

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Google Pixel 4a is the upcoming mid-range smartphone from the search engine giant. It is also the watered-down variant of the Pixel 4 flagship smartphone launched last year. The phone was set to launch a couple of months ago, but it still has not been made official.

The launch of the Google Pixel 4a has been delayed a few times, mainly because of the market conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch, it has appeared on FCC.

The FCC filing for A4RG025J published today although the application was filed on 2nd April. It lists three models — G025J, G025M, and G025N — first being US-based model and the other two likely featuring cellular radios for other parts of the world.

Google will again utilize an e-label for a clean rear panel and thus, the back panel will only feature the “G” logo. The layout is identical to the current labels on existing Pixel phones. Apart from this, the FCC listing reveals nothing about the phone.

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Previous reports have revealed that the Google Pixel 4a will feature a 5.81-inch OLED panel with a punch-hole design and Full HD+ screen resolution. The phone is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 730 SoC, 6GB of RAM, and 64/128 GB internal storage.

The Android 10 operating system will come pre-installed on the smartphone and it will be powered by a 3,080mAh battery that is expected to support 18W fast charging. The phone may arrive in the U.S with a starting price of $349.

At such a price point, the company seems to be trying to compete against the Apple iPhone SE 2020, which costs $399. The Google Pixel 4a is expected to get announced on 13th July but reports indicate that it could go on sale from October this year.

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The Pixel 4a has been anticipated for months now. Going by the release date of its predecessor, Google should have announced the phone last month at its Google I/O event, but since that didn’t hold, the device didn’t launch.

A few weeks ago, it was reported that the device will be launched on July 13 but new details have surfaced saying folks may wait for much longer before they get their hands on it.

According to Jon Prosser (@Jon_prosser), the Pixel 4a will still be announced on July 13. However, the “Just Black” variant will be launching on October 22 while the “Barely Blue” colorway “has been removed entirely”.

Where’s Pixel 4a?

Here’s an update:

AGAIN, it seems Google has delayed Pixel 4a

Announcement still happening on July 13

But in the system, it’s listed that the “Black” model now launching October 22

“Barely Blue” has been removed entirely…

I’ll keep you updated. https://t.co/UgsWJrYK4U pic.twitter.com/TX209u9Jqb

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) June 13, 2020

Back in May, Jon had revealed that the black variant will hit the market on August 6 while the blue variant will come nearly two months after on October 1. Unfortunately, there is no explanation regarding why the date has changed for the black version and why the blue variant has been removed.

Seems like the Pixel 5 will also be pushed back.

Though, it would probably be smart to just launch Pixel 5 and 4a side-by-side, especially if there’s only one model of Pixel 4a that will launch.

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) June 13, 2020

In a follow-up tweet, Jon also added that the Pixel 5 may also be pushed back. So rather than a likely October release date, the 5th-gen Pixel may be announced in November.

The Pixel 4a will have a punch-hole display and be powered by a Snapdragon 730 processor. It will not come with Active Edge according to a report and there will be no XL variant.

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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Google canceled the Google I/O 2020 event that was supposed to take place this month. The Google Pixel 4a was expected to go official at the event. With the event canceled, the rumor mill speculated that it may debut later this month or June. New information shared Jon Prosser who is known for Apple leaks has claimed that the Google Pixel 4a will be launching in July.

Prosser tweeted that the Google Pixel 4a launch event will be held on July 13. He revealed that the device is ready for shipping, but its arrival has been reportedly postponed to June for reasons best known to the search engine giant. Prosser speculates that the decision has been taken by the company based on market analysis.

He added that the Pixel 4a does not support 5G networks. This was already known since the rumor mill has revealed in the past that the device will be featuring the Snapdragon 730 which is not a 5G-ready chipset. The phone is expected to arrive in Just Black and Barely Blue color editions. This suggests that there will not be a white version of the phone. Also, Google is unlikely to launch Pixel 4a XL alongside Pixel 4a.

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Google Pixel 4a specifications (Rumored)

The Google Pixel 4a features a 5.81-inch OLED panel with a punch-hole design. It supports full HD+ resolution. The phone is expected to arrive with 6 GB of RAM. The handset is likely to sell in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices.

The Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on the Pixel 4a. It will draw power from a 3,080mAh battery that is expected to support 18W fast charging. The phone may arrive in the U.S with a starting price of $349.

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The Google Pixel 4a is expected to go official at some point in this month. After its launch, the focus will shift to the Google Pixel 5 series arriving later this year. The Google Pixel line of smartphones was introduced in 2017. All the predecessor Pixel phones have featured flagship chipsets from Qualcomm. Some reports have revealed that the search engine giant will adopt a different strategy for the Pixel 5 series. Rumors have it that they will not be coming as flagship smartphones. XDA has reported that it has found evidences in the EUICCGoogle APK available in Android 11 Developer Preview 4 that Pixel 5 will be powered by Snapdragon 765 or Snapdragon 768 SoC.

In January, it was found that upcoming Pixel phones are codenamed as Sunfish, Bramble, and Redfin. The Sunfish phone is said to be the upcoming Snapdragon 730 powered Pixel 4a phone. The Bramble and Redfin are codenames of flagship Pixel phones arrive later this year. These phones are expected to break cover as Pixel 5 and Pixel 5 XL. Initial code discovered at the beginning of the year revealed that the Snapdragon 765 SOC will be powering both smartphones.

XDA has come across the “g7250” modem in the “modem_model_mappings_json” string found in the EUICCGoogle APK. The “g7250” text seems to be Google’s codename for SD765 or SD765 or SD768 SoCs. Also, Android Police’s Editor-in-Chief David Ruddock claimed citing information his source that he Snapdragon 765 powers the Pixel 5.

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Recently, a screenshot of the survey on Google Opinion Rewards was shared by Reddit user. The survey asked users to choose between an upcoming mid-range Pixel priced at $349 and a premium Pixel smartphone priced at $699. The $349 phone seems to be Pixel 4a whereas the $699 priced device could be the Pixel 5. This pricing is $100 cheaper the pricing of predecessor Pixel 4 and Pixel 3 phones that came with flagship processors. The reduced pricing for Pixel 5 is another hint that it will not feature the Snapdragon 865 flagship chipset.

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The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL both came with a feature that allowed users to squeeze the device and carry out certain functions such as calling up the Google Assistant. The feature which was termed Active Edge has appeared on subsequent Pixel smartphones including the budget Pixel 3a but that will be changing with the upcoming Pixel 4a.

It has been reported by XDA-Developers that the upcoming Pixel 4a will be the first Pixel phone to not have the Active Edge feature. The info was confirmed by the site’s editor via an individual that has a pre-production unit. A screenshot of the Gesture Settings menu further confirms that the feature has been removed.

We do not know why Google has decided to remove the feature. However, there are speculations it may have become redundant since there are now more ways to call up the Google Assistant or that it has realized it is not a feature frequently used. If the upcoming Pixel 5 doesn’t have it too, then we can confirm it is as good as dead.

The Pixel 4a is expected to launch next month with a single rear camera, a Snapdragon 730 processor, and a rumored $349 price tag for the 128GB version.

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It was recently rumoured that Google would start manufacturing Pixel phones in Vietnam. Fresh facts have emerged that the Pixel 4a is the first model manufactured in the Asian country.

A Vietnamese blog reports that a source who works inside the factory which assembles Google’s upcoming product has provided pictorials which confirm the Pixel 4a is being produced in Vietnam.

The factory located in Vinh Phuc is said to be run by a Taiwanese company but we can’t confirm if it is Foxconn. The factory also assembles iPads for Apple. According to the source, the Pixel production line was moved from Taiwan, including the SMT (Surface Mount Technology) line which is used to produce PCB (motherboard) for modern electronic devices.

The leaked photos shows that there are two different models available in white and black. The white is larger and is codenamed Blembe. This is suspected to be the Pixel 4a. The black one which is smaller is the Pixel 4a codenamed Sunfish. According to the sources, the Pixel 4a is made from ‘grainy plastic’, ‘plastic buttons’ and ‘mid-range phone feel’. Apart from the difference in sizes,the Pixel 4a XL also seems to pack a different camera setup. Although the other is grainy, it looks like a dual or triple camera setup onboard.

Talking about Pixel assembly line in Vietnam, this person shared that due to the new finishing, the output is very small, mainly SMT output and then transferred to Taiwan to install the finished product. Currently, the number of Pixel 4a installed in Vietnam is only a few hundred per week, considered as a test line. Anyway, the Pixel 4a has not been introduced yet, so one can expect that in about a month when everything goes into orbit, there will be Pixel 4a made in Vietnam (currently not received this certificate), according to the share.

Google Pixel 4a was expected to go on sale from May 22. However, the latest rumour hints that the first sale has been shifted to June 5. The price is even rumoured to start at $349, $50 less than the earlier rumoured price.

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This time last year, Google had already taken the wraps off the Pixel 3a. For its successor, called the Pixel 4a, there is a little more waiting to be done. While we wait for the phone to launch, new info regarding the price has surfaced.

Earlier reports revealed the Pixel 4a will have a starting price tag of $399, the same as the iPhone SE 2020 but it may actually launch for less.

source suggests that $349 price will be for 128GB model

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According to Stephen Hall of 9to5Google, the Pixel 4a will be priced at $349 – $50 less than Apple is charging for its new iPhone. What makes the news even more interesting is that the price tag is said to be for the 128GB model! The iPhone SE 2020 with 128GB of storage is priced at $449

Based on the new price, Google may be able to get more folks to pick up the Pixel 4a which has largely better specs than the iPhone SE 2020 but a less-powerful processor.

The Pixel 4a will have an OLED display with a punch-hole at the top right corner. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 730 processor that will draw power from a 3080mA battery. Google is shipping the device with a single camera on the back which is a 12.2MP sensor while the selfie camera is an 8MP sensor. Other features are a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, an audio jack, and support for 18W sat charge.

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Google has done a horrible job in keeping the Pixel 4a away from the public before it is launched. Although there is no official word yet from the US company, the Pixel 4a has continued to surface online and has even been reviewed. More leaks continue to enter the public domain as the case for the device has now being listed by a retailer.

Giztop has got the cases stocked up and ready for shipping but that isn’t the interesting part. We get to see the design of the smartphone from different angles. The device will indeed utilise a front punch-hole design located at the upper left corner. The rear aspect also holds a physical fingerprint sensor. The rear camera is a single sensor housed in a square-shaped module.

Even the cases come with an interesting but minimalist design. It is shockproof and has cutouts where required, like the rear camera, fingerprint sensor and side button. They come in black and purple colours.

As a reminder, Pixel 4A is expected to feature a 5.81-inch OLED display with a punch-hole at the upper-left corner. The display has a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. A 3,080mAh battery will keep the lights on and the phone supports 18W fast charging.

The Pixel 4a punch-hole houses an 8-megapixel camera while at the rear, it packs a single 12MP sensor and LED flash. It is powered by a Snapdragon 730 processor and is likely to arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage sizes. The phone also features a 3.5mm audio jack. will likely be available in Just Black and Barely Blue colour options. The Pixel 4A’s pricing will reportedly start at $399 and was expected to go on sale from May 22. However, the latest rumour hints that the first sale has been shifted to June 5.

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Google Pixel 4a smartphone launch is around the corner and ahead of the official announcement from the company, more and more information about the device keeps surfacing online.

In the latest development, we have got indication about the smartphone’s performance as the benchmark results have been leaked online. Going by the benchmark results, it seems that the device is quite promising in terms of performance.

YouTuber Julio Lusson from the TecnoLike Plus has put the Google Pixel 4a to the test to determine how powerful the device is in various benchmark analyses. In the AnTuTu benchmark, the phone seems to have scored 268,971 points.

In the GeekBench testing, the device seems to have scored 2,544 points in the single-core test and 6,370 points in the multi-core test. In the video, the YouTuber is also showcasing the real-life performance of the phone through gameplays, video playback, and more.

The Google Pixel 4a features a 5.81-inch OLED Full HD+ display with a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for housing the front-facing snapper. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset along with 6GB of RAM.

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In terms of storage, the device will be offered in two options — 64GB and 128GB. The phone will also have Google Titan M security chip. It is running Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box and will be powered by a 3,080mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology.

The Google Pixel 4a is expected to be available in at least two color options — Just Black and Barely Blue and will reportedly start at $399. To know for sure about the smartphone, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event.

The Google Pixel 4a was expected to get launched on 22nd May but a recent report claimed that instead of getting the smartphone this month, we may have to wait till the first week of June to get our hands on the Pixel 4a. It reveals that the sale of the device could now start from 5th June.

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Google is all set to unveil its new budget smartphone named Google Pixel 4a, which will be a watered-down variant of the Pixel 4 launched last year. In fact, the smartphone is believed to get launched in the coming days and will reportedly be available for purchase from 22nd May.

However, the latest report seems to suggest that instead of getting the smartphone this month, we may have to wait till the first week of June to get our hands on the Pixel 4a.  As per a leaked Vodafone document, it expects to begin selling the Pixel 4a from June 5th.

Earlier, the Google Pixel 4a was set to get launched during the Google I/O 2020 event. But not only did the company cancel the physical event, it also cancelled the virtual event. Thus, the phone launch will be a standalone event.

Another major announcement that was scheduled for I/O 2020 was Android 11 Beta and the company has now scheduled that for 3rd June. The new launch date for the Pixel 4a is just a couple of days after the Android 11 event.

However, it’s not yet clear if the launch of Pixel 4a has been delayed globally or just for the German or European market. If the smartphone is indeed getting delayed worldwide, then there’s a possibility that Google is making some last-minute changes to give the phone a competitive edge against the newly launched iPhone SE 2020.

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As per the leaks, the Google Pixel 4a features a 5.81-inch OLED Full HD+ display with a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for housing the front-facing snapper. Under the hood, the device is said to come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset along with 6GB of RAM.

In terms of storage, the device will be offered in two options — 64GB and 128GB. The phone will also have Google Titan M security chip. It will be running Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box and will be powered by a 3,080mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology.

The Google Pixel 4a is expected to be available in at least two color options — Just Black and Barely Blue and will reportedly start at $399. To know for sure about the smartphone, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event.

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Google Pixel 4a budget smartphone, which is a watered-down variant of the Pixel 4 launched last year, has been making rounds since past several months. In the latest development, a new set of renders of the upcoming Pixel 4a have leaked online, showcasing the smartphone’s design.

The first thing you’ll notice is the phone’s display, which is surprisingly different than what we saw on the Pixel 4. The company seems to be finally moving away from the thicker chins and foreheads design and we’ll finally get a Pixel phone will thin bezels.

It also reveals that the smartphone will come with a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner of the display for the front-facing camera. This also confirms that the Project Soli radar sensors won’t be included in the device, given the lack of space.

Further, the render shows that the smartphone has a 3.5mm headphone hack which is located at the top while the USB Type-C port is located at the bottom. On the back side, the device features a fingerprint sensor for added security.

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As per the previous leaks, the Google Pixel 4a is expected to feature a 5.81-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC, along with 6GB of RAM.

The device will be running Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box and will be powered by a 3,080mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology. The handset is likely to come in 64GB and 128GB storage sizes. It will also have Google’s own Titan M security chip just like last year’s Pixel 3a

Reports indicate that the Pixel 4a could be made available in Just Black and Barely Blue colour options. As for the pricing and availability, it is said that the smartphone could be priced at $399 and will go on sale from May 22.

If the pricing turns out to be true, then it seems that Google is pitching the phone agains the new Apple iPhone SE which comes with the flagship-grade A13 chipset and 4.7-inch HD display, for a price of $399.

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Google has a thing with codenames. Since the birth of the Pixel brand, the company has often given each model a unique codename. It was confirmed in February this year that the Google Pixel 4A is codenamed Sunfish. A device known as Google Sunfish has appeared o the database of GeekBench. This is believed to be the Pixel 4A.

The device ran on GeekBench V4 and as usual, a few specs are listed. The Pixel 4A will run Android 10 out of the box and the model in question features 6GB of RAM. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm processor with a base frequency of 1.80Gz. The Pixel 4A is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 730 processor and the benchmark score is within the range of other SD 730-powered models like the Redmi K20.

Geekbench didn’t reveal any other details but the Pixel 4A is expected to feature a 5.81-inch OLED display with a punch-hole at the upper-left corner. The display has a full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. A 3,080mAh battery will keep the lights on and the phone supports 18W fast charging.

The Pixel 4a punch-hole houses an 8-megapixel camera while at the rear, it packs a single 12MP sensor and LED flash both housed in a square-shaped module. It has a rear-facing fingerprint reader and a 3.5mm audio jack. The handset is likely to arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage sizes and will likely be available in Just Black and Barely Blue colour options. The Pixel 4A’s pricing will reportedly start at $399 and will go on sale from May 22.

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In what could be regarded as a “marriage of strange bedfellows”, a tech journalist has released samples of the upcoming Google Pixel 4a, comparing it with that of the Redmi Note 7. The samples were released by Julio Lusson (@julio_lusson), the same guy who had shared a video review of the Pixel 4a on his YouTube Channel, TechnoLike Plus in March.

Samples shot by the Redmi Note 7 from 2018 was compared with that of the Pixel 4a and obviously, the Google model was steps ahead of the Xiaomi model. But then, the Redmi Note 7 is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset while the Pixel 4a is expected to pack a  Snapdragon 730 SoC.

The Redmi Note 7 packs a bigger 48MP main sensor which is expected to perform better but the 12MP sensor on the Google model outputs better samples. In terms of details, vivid clarity, dynamic range, colour and noise levels, the Pixel 4a’s samples are obviously better. The Redmi Note 7’s camera received rave reviews when it was launched so we won’t make further comments. We expect the Pixel 4a to be released soon and right then, we can get reviews from expert reviewers before we can conclude the Pixel 4a packs a stunning camera.

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