But I'm sure being a Pixel fan, if the initial release doesn't tempt you I'm sure good Black Friday deals will!
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Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 5 XL
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alpi123
macrumors 68020
Then what's with the Pixel 5s leak and the different front design? I think that shows it's a more premium device.
hallux
macrumors 68040
One writer has speculated that the device being released as the 4a 5g was supposed to be the Pixel 5 and the device being released as the Pixel 5 was supposed to be some Pixel 5s model of some kind. The 5s is just an old firmware version on an engineering sample. Look at the second Twitter post in the article below.
Google's Pixel plans get even more confusing as images of Pixel 5s surface (Update: More images)
The plot thickens
www.androidpolice.com
Pretty sure there's only one front design and as you're talking about premium, that would mean a flagship 865/865+ which is not expected at all.
hallux
macrumors 68040
Here's an article direct from Alex Dobie, the author of the tweet I mentioned previously - https://www.androidcentral.com/editors-desk-google-pixel-5s-explained
hallux
macrumors 68040
Maybe, but also consider that without bezels you can have the same size screen with a smaller device...
hallux
macrumors 68040
Excellent point - he wouldn't have had a 5 to hold yet! Or, if he did he wouldn't have been allowed to photograph and post it.
Tig Bitties
macrumors 603
The Google Pixel 5s, explained
The recent leaking of a "Google Pixel 5s" isn't what you might think. Google originally had a different lineup of names planned for its 2020 Pixels.
www.androidcentral.com
Achillias
macrumors 6502a
Impressed by the design. That chin looks exactly like an iPhone without the notch.
noobinator
macrumors 604
I am looking forward to the 30th!
9to5google.com
Google confirms September 30 launch for Pixel 5, Chromecast, new Nest speaker
For the first time, Google will be unveiling its new products in September with an event on the 30th to debut Pixel 5, a new speaker, and more hardware.
9to5google.com
Aneres11
macrumors 601
I am looking forward to the 30th!
Google confirms September 30 launch for Pixel 5, Chromecast, new Nest speaker
For the first time, Google will be unveiling its new products in September with an event on the 30th to debut Pixel 5, a new speaker, and more hardware.
Will definitely tune in. But sad that the 5 will now be unveiled before the 4a is even released in the UK.
Although could be a good thing now as the 5 may end up being the better buy if it's priced cheaper than their previous main line entries.
noobinator
macrumors 604
It's gonna start at $699 for 128gb. You heard it hear first.
I don't think there's any start at price. Pretty sure it'll only be available in 128gb.
The Game 161
macrumors Nehalem
I cant see them dropping it to $499 unless its sales are terrible....the 4a5g may be that price. That would be a better price, especially seeing how my OG pixel is low on storage and has randomly gone into airplane mode on its own a few times
Cryates
macrumors 68040
I could see them dropping it that low for a weekend Black Friday sale, not a permanent price drop. The Pixel 4/XL were both a $200 discount for Black Friday last year via Amazon, Google Store and B&H, and Best Buy even offered $400 off with activation. Either way, there will definitely be a lower price opportunity later in the year at some point.
Tig Bitties
macrumors 603
Biggest things I want from the Pixel 5;
- Long lasting battery equal to the iPhone 11 Pro Max or at least close
- Bright display, on par with the Samsung S20 and iPhone 11 Pro's. Pixel phones screens have always been dim and mediocre in sunlight in comparison.
- 8GB RAM hopefully keeps the UI smooth and fluid. Is the 90hz display just automatic like always set to 90hz never 60hz?
- Long lasting battery equal to the iPhone 11 Pro Max or at least close
- Bright display, on par with the Samsung S20 and iPhone 11 Pro's. Pixel phones screens have always been dim and mediocre in sunlight in comparison.
- 8GB RAM hopefully keeps the UI smooth and fluid. Is the 90hz display just automatic like always set to 90hz never 60hz?
mjschabow
macrumors 603
#2 is my biggest complaint with Pixels. I was outside a lot with my Note 20 Ultra today and had no issues and actually thought that I was glad I wasn't using my Pixel 3a.
Cryates
macrumors 68040
Fwiw, the Pixel 4a gets bright outdoors. Its the first Pixel to actually push the brightness beyond the max on the brightness slider, when on auto brightness of course.
mjschabow
macrumors 603
That's great to hear! I am actually thinking about picking up a 4a just for a fun change of pace device while keeping the Note 20 Ultra as my main driver.
Vegastouch
macrumors 603
This is my first Pixel (4a) and it gets bright but you have to turn it almost all the way up to see the screen well outside. I never hAve my screens on real bright by default but have the 4a around 70% brightness to where I like it.
Cryates
macrumors 68040
But you don't turn it up manually if you want the maximum brightness outdoors. Adaptive/auto brightness pushes beyond what the manual slider can do when outdoors. I believe its some 400 nits or so brighter, which is quite a bit. I can understand though if you prefer having manual brightness control on, but you're missing out on the max brightness the phone can actually achieve.