The Google Pixel 5a 5G, released in August 2021, is a mid-range smartphone featuring a 6.34-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 765G processor, 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage. It offers a dual rear camera system with excellent low-light performance, 5G connectivity, and a large 4680mAh battery. With water resistance and guaranteed software updates, it balances performance, affordability, and reliability.



Key Features
17 August 2021
Android 11
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G
128GB
6.34 inches
Li-Po 4680 mAh
12MP+16MP
6GB RAM
Technical Specifications
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Network
2G Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Band
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Band
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 Band
1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Launch
Annoucement
17 August 2021
Availability
Available
Body
Dimentions
156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm
Weight
183 Gram
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Display
Screen Type
OLED, HDR
Screen 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
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Operating Platform
OS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Chip Set
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
external Memory
No
Internal Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
RAM
6GB RAM
Camera
Single Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Dual Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Featues
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
Feature
HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
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
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.1
Data
2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE, 5G capable
Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Loud Speeker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Battery
Type & Capacity
Li-Po 4680 mAh
Battery Charging
18W wired, PD2.0
Misc
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Color
Mostly Black
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