Google Pixel 5 leak just revealed all the key specs — here's what you get

Google Pixel 5 leak just revealed all the central specs — here's what you get

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At the same time renders of the Pixel 5 have popped up online, a new study lists many of the specs Google is planning for its upcoming flagship phone. And it pretty much confirms that Google is scaling back some features in the name of making a less expensive Pixel.

The report comes from Android Cardinal, which claims to confirm some details about the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, both of which are expected to debut at the end of adjacent month. They confirm a lot of what we've heard about Google'due south Pixel v plans, starting with the telephone's processor.

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Equally has been rumored, both the Pixel five and Pixel 4a will be powered by a Snapdragon 765G organisation-on-chip, Android Central says. That's a stride dorsum for the Pixel, as previous Google flagship devices accept used the top-of-the-line chipset from Qualcomm's 8 Series. (This year, that would be the Snapdragon 865, which has powered many of the best Android phones to come out in 2020.)

Past going with the Snapdragon 765G, though, Google tin still offer decent if non pace-setting performance in the Pixel five while also delivering 5G connectivity. The chipset'south included 5G modem explains what it's doing inside the Pixel 4a 5G as well. Both phones will feature 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, co-ordinate to the report.

In terms of screen sizes, the report claims that the Pixel 5 will feature a vi-inch OLED panel, while the Pixel 4a 5G's display will be larger at 6.2 inches. The Pixel 5 is expected to retain the 90Hz refresh charge per unit Google introduced with the Pixel 4 lineup, though its unclear if that's going to appear in the Pixel 4a 5G. Given that the standard Pixel 4a debuting this month uses a 60Hz refresh charge per unit, we'd guess it volition not.

You may have noticed no mention of the Pixel 5 XL in that spec rundown. That'southward considering Google appears to be dropping the 40 variant from its lineup, as has been previously suggested. Reportedly, the XL models oasis't been as popular with Pixel buyers, which helps explain Google's decision.

It's worth noting that even though the Pixel 5 has a larger screen than the five.81-inch Pixel 4a, the Pixel 5 will have "about the same exact footprint as the 4a," Android Key claims, thanks to smaller bezels. That would seemingly confirm that the Soli scrap added to the Pixel four to back up gesture-based controls is a goner later only one year.

The report has a puzzling claim most the Pixel 5'south photographic camera. Google'due south flagship phone is gaining an ultrawide lens, something the Pixel 4 lacked. But the Pixel 5 volition reportedly merely feature two rear cameras, pregnant the Pixel 4'southward xvi-megapixel telephoto lens is getting scrapped. It seems like an odd selection, but maybe Google is gambling that its Super Res Zoom technology is advanced enough to brand upwardly for the lack of optical zoom on its phone. Leaving out a telephoto lens would as well keep costs down, presumably.

Google has already confirmed that the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 are on the manner, with the former phone costing $499. There'southward no word on the Pixel five'south toll, though with the specs in this report, you'd expect the phone to cost less than the $799 debut toll for the Pixel iv.

Google typically releases its new flagship phone in October, though a recent report claims the Pixel 5 could debut by Sept. 30. It sounds similar we'll know soon enough just how authentic these specs are.

Philip Michaels is a senior editor at Tom'south Guide. He has strong opinions about Apple, the Oakland Athletics and onetime movies. Follow him at @PhilipMichaels.