Google announces the new Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5, the first two products that supports 5G.
Both models are powered by the Snapdragon 765G and uses the same 12 MP dual pixel and 16 MP ultra wide camera system.
The Pixel 5 comes with 4080mAh and Pixel 4a (5G) comes with 3885 mAh of battery.
The new Pixel not only comes with improved connectivity, it also added some nice features onto the phone.
Something that Pixel’s users have been asking for. Ultrawide lens is now on the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 as they share the same camera system. With SuperRES Zoom, you can take awesome photos. You can also take movie quality videos with for ultra awesome shots.
Shoot professional looking videos with Cinematic Pan, which gives your videos a professional look with ultrasmooth panning that’s inspired by the equipment Hollywood directors use.
Night Sight is now improved with Night Sight in Portrait Mode. You are now able to capture beautifully blurred backgrounds in Portraits even in extremely low light.
Portrait Light: Portrait Mode on the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 lets you capture beautiful portraits that focus on your subject as the background fades into an artful blur. If the lighting isn’t right, your Pixel can drop in extra light to brighten up the object. This feature will also be available in Google Photos editor as it is an AI function that can do the after effect on existing potrait photos.
Oher neat features include :
Hold for Me on Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 in the U.S., Google Assistant can wait on the line for you whenever you call a toll-free number and a business puts you on hold.
new HD screen sharing in Duo video calls lets you and a friend watch the same video
Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 also have all-day batteries that can last up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver
Pixel 4a (5G) will be available in Japan on Oct. 15 and eight other countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States) starting in November. Pixel 5 will be available in eight countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States) starting Oct. 15, and in the U.S. and Canada starting Oct. 29. Unforunately, it won’t be available in Singapore for the time being.
There are a few models for Europe and US markets. Do take note that the US models support mmwave & sub 6. The rest of the models only supports Sub 6.
Phone | Model ID | Can work with |
Pixel 5 | GD1YQ (US) | mmWave & Sub-6 |
GTT9Q/G5NZ6 (non-US) | Sub-6 | |
Pixel 4a (5G) | G6QU3 (US only, Verizon only) | mmWave & Sub-6 |
G025E/G025I/G025H | Sub-6 |
The SG model which shares the same specs as UK and TW models supports the following SUB 6 bands : 5G Sub-6: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/28/41/66/71/77/78