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{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Google}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name             = Pixel 5a
| codename         = Barbet
| logo             = 
| logosize         = 
| image            = Pixel 4a front schematic.svg
| imagesize        = 
| alt              = 
| caption          = 
| brand            = [[Company:Google|Google]]
| manufacturer     = [[Company:Foxconn|Foxconn]]
| slogan           = ''All the goods. At a great value.''
| series           = [[Software:Google Pixel|Pixel]]
| modelnumber      = 
| networks         = GSM/EDGE, [[UMTS]]/HSPA+, [[Engineering:Evolution-Data Optimized|CDMA EVDO Rev A]], WCDMA, [[Engineering:LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]], [[Engineering:LTE Advanced|LTE Advanced]], [[5G|5G]]
| released         = {{Start date and age|2021|08|26}}
| available        = {{Collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0;|title=August 26, 2021
|United States
|Japan
}}
| discontinued     = {{Start date and age|2022|07|21}}
| unitssold        = 
| unitsshipped     = 
| predecessor      = [[Engineering:Pixel 4a|Pixel 4a]]
| successor        = [[Engineering:Pixel 6a|Pixel 6a]]
| related          = [[Engineering:Pixel 5|Pixel 5]]
| type             = [[Engineering:Phablet|Phablet]]
| form             = Slate
| size             = '''H''':&nbsp;{{convert|154.9|mm|in|abbr=on}}<br />'''W''':&nbsp;{{convert|73.7|mm|in|abbr=on}}<br />'''D''':&nbsp;{{convert|7.6|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| weight           = {{convert|183|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| os               = '''Original:''' [[Software:Android 11|Android 11]]<br />'''Current:''' [[Software:Android 14|Android 14]]
| soc              = [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 765G
| cpu              = Octa-core, (1×2.4&nbsp;GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2&nbsp;GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8&nbsp;GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
| gpu              = [[Adreno]] 620
| modem            = 
| memory           = 6{{nbsp}}[[Gigabyte|GB]] LPDDR4X
| storage          = 128{{nbsp}}GB [[Engineering:Universal Flash Storage|UFS]] 2.1
| memory_card      = None
| sim = Nano-SIM and [[ESIM|eSIM]]
| battery          = 4680{{nbsp}}mAh
| charging         = 18{{nbsp}}W fast charging
| input            = USB Type-C
| display          = FHD+ [[Engineering:1080p|1080p]] [[Chemistry:OLED|OLED]], {{resx|2400|1080}} resolution (20:9 aspect ratio)<br />[[Physics:Gorilla Glass|Gorilla Glass]] 3, HDR<br>
{{convert|6.34|in|mm|abbr=on}}, 415{{nbsp}}ppi
| ext_display      = 
| rear_camera      = Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2{{nbsp}}MP, 1.4{{nbsp}}μm with {{f/}}1.7 lens (wide), Dual Pixel Phase autofocus and optical image stabilization + 16{{nbsp}}MP (ultrawide), 1.0{{nbsp}}μm with {{f/}}2.2 lens, 107[[Angle of view|°]], Electronic image stabilization<br>
[[4K resolution|4K]] at 30/60{{nbsp}}fps, [[Engineering:1080p|1080p]] at 30/60/120/240{{nbsp}}[[Physics:Frames per second|fps]], [[Engineering:720p|720p]] at 30/60/240{{nbsp}}fps
| front_camera     = 8{{nbsp}}MP with {{f/}}2.0 lens and 84° lens, fixed focus, 1080p at 30{{nbsp}}fps, 720p at 30{{nbsp}}fps, 480p at 30{{nbsp}}fps
| sound            = {{ubl|Stereo speakers|3.5mm headphone jack}}
| connectivity     = [[IEEE 802.11#802.11ac|Wi-Fi 5 (ac/n/g/b/a)]] 2.4{{nbsp}}+ 5.0{{nbsp}}GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, [[Near-field communication|NFC]], [[Engineering:GPS|GPS]] ([[Astronomy:GLONASS|GLONASS]], Galileo, QZSS)
| water_resistance = IP67, up to {{convert|1|m|ft|abbr=on}} for 30 minutes
| other            = Titan M security module
| sar              = 
| hac              = 
| website          = {{URL|store.google.com/product/pixel_5a_5g|Google Pixel 5a with 5G}}
| references       = <ref name="Specs">{{Cite web |url=https://store.google.com/product/pixel_5a_5g_specs |title=Pixel 5a with 5G Tech Specs - Google Store|website=Google Store  |access-date=August 21, 2021|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5a_5g-11059.php|title= Pixel 5a 5G|author=GSMArena|date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref><ref name="Driver Binaries">{{Cite web|url=https://developers.google.com/android/drivers#barbet |title=Driver Binaries for Nexus and Pixel Devices |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=November 8, 2022 <!--last update date at bottom of page--> |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129070047/https://developers.google.com/android/drivers |archive-date=November 29, 2022 |access-date=November 29, 2022 |website=Google Developers}}</ref>
}}

The '''Pixel 5a''', also known as the '''Pixel 5a with 5G''', is an [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]] [[Engineering:Smartphone|smartphone]] designed, developed, and marketed by [[Company:Google|Google]] as part of the [[Software:Google Pixel|Google Pixel]] product line. It serves as a mid-range variant of the [[Engineering:Pixel 5|Pixel 5]]. It was officially announced on August 17, 2021 via a press release and released on August 26.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/17/22627253/google-pixel-5a-specs-price-screen-battery-availability|title=Google Pixel 5A comes with a bigger battery and screen, smaller price tag|website=[[The Verge]]|last=Johnson|first=Allison|date=August 17, 2021|access-date=August 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/08/the-google-pixel-5a-is-449-adds-a-bigger-screen-and-water-resistance/|title=The Google Pixel 5a is $449, adds a bigger screen and water resistance|website=[[Ars Technica]]|last=Amadeo|first=Ron|date=August 17, 2021|access-date=August 26, 2021}}</ref>

== Specifications ==
=== Design and hardware ===
The Pixel 5a is built with an aluminum body and [[Physics:Gorilla Glass|Gorilla Glass]] 3 for the screen. The device is available in a single color, Mostly Black. The housing has a thick coating of plastic, while the power button is textured. The back houses a capacitive fingerprint sensor centered below the camera lens. It has stereo loudspeakers, one located on the bottom edge and the other doubling as the earpiece, and a 3.5{{nbsp}}mm [[Engineering:Phone connector (audio)|headphone jack]]. A USB-C port is used for charging and connecting other accessories.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/09/pixel-5a-review-everything-you-need-in-a-smartphone-nothing-you-dont/|title=Google Pixel 5a review: "Which Android phone should I buy?" This one|website=[[Ars Technica]]|last=Amadeo|first=Ron|date=September 1, 2021|access-date=October 24, 2021}}</ref>

The Pixel 5a uses the [[Engineering:List of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors|Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G]] system-on-chip (consisting of eight Kryo 475 cores, an [[Adreno|Adreno 620]] GPU and a [[Qualcomm Hexagon|Hexagon 696]] DSP), with 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of non-expandable [[Engineering:Universal Flash Storage|UFS 2.1]] internal storage. The Snapdragon 765G allows for standard 5G connectivity, however only "sub-6" networks are supported.<ref name="Specs"/>

The Pixel 5a has a 4680{{nbsp}}mAh battery, and is capable of fast charging at up to 18{{nbsp}}W. It has an [[Engineering:IP Code|IP67]] water protection rating, an upgrade over its predecessor which lacked water protection.<ref name="Specs"/>

The Pixel 5a features a 6.34-inch (161mm) [[Engineering:1080p|1080p]] [[Chemistry:OLED|OLED]] display with HDR support. The display has a 20:9 [[Engineering:Display aspect ratio|aspect ratio]], and a circular cutout in the upper left hand corner for the front-facing camera.<ref name="Specs"/>

The Pixel 5a includes dual rear-facing cameras located within a raised square module. The wide 28&nbsp;mm 77&nbsp;°F/1.7 lens has the Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2-megapixel sensor, while the ultrawide 107&nbsp;°F/2.2 lens has a 16-megapixel sensor; the front-facing camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor. It is capable of recording 4K video at 30 or 60{{nbsp}}fps.<ref name="Specs"/>

=== Software ===
The Pixel 5a shipped with [[Software:Android 11|Android 11]] and [[Software:Google Camera|Google Camera 8.2]] at launch, with features such as Call Screen and a Personal Safety app. It is expected to receive 3 years of major OS upgrades with support extending until August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705#zippy=%2Cpixel-phones|title=Learn when you'll get Android updates on Google Pixel phones & Nexus devices - Pixel Phone Help}}</ref> It is the first Pixel phone not to ship with unlimited storage in high definition on [[Software:Google Photos|Google Photos]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hager |first=Ryne |date=August 17, 2021 |title=The Pixel 5a won't have unlimited high-quality Google Photos backups |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/17/the-pixel-5a-wont-have-unlimited-high-quality-google-photos-backups/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817160922/https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/17/the-pixel-5a-wont-have-unlimited-high-quality-google-photos-backups/ |archive-date=August 17, 2021 |access-date=April 4, 2022 |website=Android Police}}</ref> In October 2021, the Pixel 5a was updated to [[Software:Android 12|Android 12]], in August 2022, the Pixel 5a was updated to [[Software:Android 13|Android 13]],<ref name="Driver Binaries" /> <!--the release dates are in YYMMDD format in anchor #barbetsp1a.210812.015 for Android 12 and #barbettp1a.220624.014 for Android 13--> and in October 2023, the Pixel 5a was updated to [[Software:Android 14|Android 14]].

== Known issues ==
* The Pixel 5a overheats when recording [[4K resolution|4K]] 60{{nbsp}}[[Physics:Frames per second|fps]] videos.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/oh-no-google-pixel-5a-has-an-overheating-problem/|title=Google's new Pixel 5A phone has an overheating problem
|website=CNET|last=Blumenthal|first=Eli|date=August 19, 2021|access-date=August 26, 2021}}</ref> It can only record 4 minutes of 4K video (or 30 minutes of 1080p video) before it shuts down. Google continues{{when|date=March 2022}} to investigate the overheating issue.<ref name="https://9to5google.com/2021/08/30/pixel-5a-overheating-issues-google/">[https://9to5google.com/2021/08/30/pixel-5a-overheating-issues-google/ Google is looking into Pixel 5a video overheating issues and touchscreen problems]</ref>
* There are touchscreen issues with the bottom half of the display. Google is{{when|date=March 2022}} investigating them.<ref name="https://9to5google.com/2021/08/30/pixel-5a-overheating-issues-google/" />
* The Pixel 5a is acknowledged to have a high incidence rate of motherboard failures, causing power issues resulting in a blank or black screen. As a response, Google Pixel implemented an extended 1 year repair warranty for this problem in the 5a beyond the standard 1 year Google Hardware Warranty.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/11833075?hl=en | title=1-year extended repair program for Pixel 5a (5G) - Pixel Phone Help }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

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