Google Pixel 4 was one of the most controversial smartphone releases of 2019. Apart from questionable aspects of the phone, what infuriated people more was that it didn’t even make it to some markets worldwide, including India. This, by default, pegged a lot of hopes on launch of the more affordable Pixel 4a that was expected to follow. Courtesy to OnLeaks, we have renders of the upcoming Pixel 4a and, to be honest, the 4a is shaping up to be the best-looking Pixel phone yet.
Right off the bat, the most obvious change is the display upfront. While competitors have resorted to using notches and pop-up cameras, the Pixel series of phones have never seen anything of that sort. But this might change with the Pixel 4a that might have a hole-punch camera.
Although, the renders show sizeable bezels on all sides. This is rather surprising as renders usually show smaller-than-actual bezels. The 5.7-inch or 5.8-inch display itself is a slight upgrade from the 5.6-inch display found on the Pixel 3a.
The back of the phone is a mishmash of design elements drawn from the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 4. The phone retains the fingerprint sensor from the 3a which indicates that it’s very likely that the phone will not have an IR sensor for Face Unlock. The camera module is drawn from Pixel 4. But unlike the more-expensive Google flagship, it seems to only have one camera sensor and an LED flash module.
Since the inclusion of the Soli radar prevented the phone from being launched in certain markets, it’s quite understood that the Pixel 4a is unlikely to have it. This will not only make it more accessible worldwide but will also drop down prices.
The phone is expected to be powered by a mid-range processor like the Snapdragon 730/G or the recently-unveiled Snapdragon 735. The Pixel 4a, along with the Pixel 4a XL (likely to launch alongside), is expected to be announced in the first half of 2020.
