More details have surfaced about the Pixel 3a devices in recent days, including official Google render leaks, as well as a potential launch date and prices for the budget models.
Tech blog, Android Headlines recently shared the press renders, which it claims are the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Some giveaways that these are Google smartphones include the pill-shaped cursor on their screens and the simple status bar and icons for various Google services. The date on the devices read as May 7, which leads many to believe the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will be announced on that day. The launch is expected to coincide with the Google I/O developer conference, which takes place from May 7 to May 9.
Google has also teased within a recent promotion for its Avengers: Endgame Playmoji AR Stickers, about an addition to the Pixel universe coming May 7. Considering Google showcases its latest technology developments at its I/O conference, there is a chance the tech company may have some AR advancements, which may be demonstrated on the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.
While there have been several prospective leaks of the Pixel 3a devices, it is likely these are the most accurate depictions of the smartphones as they come directly from Google. The images showcase thick upper and lower bezels for the devices, as well as headphone jacks, located at the top of the chassis. The original Pixel 3 models featured thin bezels and top notches and no headphone jack.
Pixel 3a price and new carrier details
Other reports have revealed potential prices for the Pixel 3a devices, for the Canadian market. According to details from Reddit, the Pixel 3a could sell for $649 CAD (about $490), while the Pixel 3a XL could sell for $799 CAD (about $600). The prices line up with prior reports that the base level Pixel 3a may sell for EUR450 in Germany.
There is also word that the Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, as well as the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL may receive carrier support from T-Mobile, officially ending Verizon’s exclusive network partnership with Google. The Pixel devices are also offered unlocked directly from Google, which will likely continue.
Other specs include a 5.6-inch display for the Pixel 3a, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670, chip and a 3,000 mAh battery. The Pixel 3a XL may feature a 6-inch display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chip, with no specific details on its battery. However, some suggest it may be in the 3,430mAh range. Both models may have 4GB of RAM and 32GB and 64GB internal storage options, as well as a 12.2-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel wide-angle front camera.
