Google Pixel 5a review

The Google Pixel 5a isn’t much different than its predecessor aside from a bigger battery and a rating for water and dust resistance, making it an underwhelming upgrade, but still a solid mid-range phone with fantastic cameras. If you don't mind going without the Pixel 5's zoom camera, it’s a good if unexciting choice.

Great cameras and software; Good specs for the price; Big battery;

Few improvements over predecessor; No zoom camera; Low-powered in-box battery charger

Google Pixel 5A review: Snappy performance, familiar design

Google's $449 Pixel 5A with 5G is the second major Pixel announcement this year, hot on the heels of the Pixel 6 teaser earlier this month. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor that powers a 6.34-inch OLED display. The phone also has IP67 water- and dust-resistance.

Google's newest Pixel phone is solid and affordable at $449, even if the 5G support leaves plenty of hanging questions.

Nice screen; Speedy performance; IP67 water-resistant; Affordable price;

No wireless charging; 5G support in the US is unclear;

Google Pixel 5a 5G Review: A modest upgrade to the camera powerhouse

Google’s Pixel 5a 5G has been the subject of so many leaks at this point that there are no surprises here — but there never needed to be. The Pixel A-Series has always represented more affordable, pared-down versions of Google’s mainstay phones, while still bringing the same high-quality camera hardware and software performance to the table. None of that has changed with the Google Pixel 5a. In terms of hardware, it’s a step above the Google Pixel 4a 5G, with a bigger battery and IP67 water and dust resistance. Conversely, it omits some of the premium features you get on the Pixel 5, like the bumped-up RAM and high-refresh 90Hz display. Overall, it continues to deliver exactly what Google Pixel A-Series users want: Clean software, a strong camera, and no major downsides. The design of the Pixel 5a 5G is largely unchanged from its predecessor, the 4a 5G, and verges on boring. It’s a standard candy-bar design covered in smooth black plastic, with rounded sides and a screen with narrow be...

Excellent camera performance; Smooth, clean software; IP67 water and dust resistance; Affordable price for its capabilities;

Standard, somewhat boring design; No high-refresh display;

Google Pixel 5a Review

New low price now under $400; Camera over-performs; Android 12 and guaranteed updates; Vibrant display;

Feels old hat now Pixel 6 is here; Only 60z display;

Google Pixel 5a