Google Launches Pixel 4a to Take on the iPhone SE

Google has finally pulled the wraps from Pixel 4a. The Pixel 4a is priced starting at $ 349 and volition rival iPhone SE that was launched earlier this yr. Due to the ongoing pandemic, Google cancelled this year'south I/O, and perhaps this is the reason why Pixel 4a launch got delayed.

The Pixel 4a comes equipped with a 5.81-inch FHD+ display and a hole-punch to accommodate selfie camera. Under the hood lies an octa-cadre Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G coupled with 6GB of RAM. On the storage front, Pixel 4a is available in but 128GB variant.

Design-wise the Pixel 4a seems to infringe heavily from Pixel 4. The device features a silver-coloured ability button and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, there's a photographic camera bump and a Google "G" logo. Every bit far as software is concerned, the Pixel 4a runs on Android 10 and offers all the Pixel exclusive features like Voice Recorder app with transcribing feature.

Google Pixel 4a Specifications

5.81-inch FHD+ OLED display with 60Hz refresh rate
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 6GB of RAM
Titan M security
128GB Internal Storage
12.2MP Dual Pixel Stage Detection Photographic camera with OIS
8MP 84-degree front end photographic camera
18W USB-C fast charging
Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth v.0, NFC, LTE
3.5mm headphone jack
iii,140mAH battery

Camera options on the Pixel 4a include a unmarried 12.2MP rear photographic camera setup. The selfie camera shapes up in the form of an 8MP unit. Furthermore, the Pixel 4a offers features like HDR+ with dual exposure control, Portrait Mode, Superlative Shot, Dark Sight, and video stabilization.

Powering the device is a iii,140mAh bombardment that supports fast charging of up to 18W. Other features include 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port. At the time of launch, the Pixel 4a is available in the U.Southward., UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia, Japan, and Canada. The Pixel 4a is already available for pre-order on Google Store and Google Fi in the U.S. Starting from August xx the device will start retailing on Google Shop, Bestbuy.com, Amazon, and U.S carriers.

At $349 the Pixel 4a is priced closely to iPhone SE. At to the lowest degree on paper, the Pixel 4a seems to offer better camera features similar Night Shot and astrophotography as opposed to the iPhone SE. On the other paw, iPhone SE's A13 Bionic gives information technology an edge over the new Pixel. It would exist interesting to see how the Pixel 4a compares with iPhone SE in a real-life test.