Google Pixel 5a launch now looks imminent — here’s why

Google Pixel 5a launch at present looks imminent — hither's why

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The Pixel 5a isn't that far off, if rumors are to exist believed. Moreover, Google'due south budget telephone is probable to exist a strong presence in India, the second largest smartphone market in the earth.

We're hearing and seeing more about this telephone and now we think it'south passed certification in the Bureau of Indian Standards, or BIS. Though the device in question is unnamed, the timing seems likewise convenient to be one of Google'south other phones slated for the tail end of 2021.

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Spotted by Twitter user @stufflistings, the device is named GROM2. It finished the BIS' inclusion procedure, meaning that it's well on its manner to a final release. Again, we don't know what GROM2 is exactly, but we strongly believe it'southward the Pixel 5a.

For reference, we practice know that Google is ramping upwardly for product for the Pixel 5a for India. The Pixel 4a was unexpectedly popular in the country and Google had trouble keeping upwards with demand.

So this year, not only volition it be poised to come across possible loftier demand, but the visitor might likewise shift some production to India. This would reduce transit fourth dimension and costs for Indian buyers, but information technology'd also likely cut down on taxes and tariffs.

For now, we'll have to wait for either more leaks or official confirmation from Google to learn more about the Pixel 5a. We don't call back we'll see too much of an upgrade to the primary 12.2MP camera, since the Pixel 4a'due south is already i of the best that yous can purchase, especially given its price point.

From the renders nosotros've seen thus far, the Pixel 5a looks similar information technology'll maintain the minimalism that Pixel fans (including myself) love. We expect that the Pixel 5a will look quite like to its predecessor in specs and anticipate some small upgrades to keep the phone relevant for 2021.

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