By Scrollsocial 
Google Pixel 4a, the future affordable smartphone from Google, has been headlining the gossip mill for a long time now. Its look, critical specifications, and even the retail box images have surfaced on the Internet, providing us with a fair idea that the launch is imminent.
Previously, the Pixel 4a was considered to launch at the I/O this year, but Google’s event has been canceled now. Now that Apple has now out with its by far affordable iPhone SE 2020, Google appears preparing itself for the Pixel 4a launch. The Google Pixel 4a is supposed to launch sometime in May or June, if the new signs are anything to go by.
Launch of Pixel 4a
Google’s I/O conference, earlier scheduled for May month may have been dropped for this year, but the Mountain View-based company could take a page from Apple’s playbook and go for a digital launch of the Pixel 4a next month or so. If everything goes well, Google Pixel 4a should be out in mid-May or early June. The Pixel 4a was released and became available to the public on August 20, 2020.
Google Pixel 4a Features
- Display: Larger 5.81-inch OLED screen with higher resolution and sharper visuals than the SE.
- Design: Modern edge-to-edge display with hole-punch selfie camera and minimal bezels.
- Processor & Memory: Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage (standard).
- Battery: The larger 3,140 mAh battery tends to deliver longer real-world battery life than the iPhone SE.
- Camera: Excellent camera performance with Google’s computational photography, Night Sight, and crisp image quality.
- Value: Typically lower retail price with more storage included at that price point.
- Extras: Retains useful features like a headphone jack and fast charging included in the box.
- Software Experience: Stock Android with regular security updates directly from Google.
Rumours About Pixel 4A?
Let us return to what we have seen so far about the Pixel 4a. Some early rumours hinted at the Pixel specifications, including a mid-range processor and, of course, the Pixel’s excellent cameras. There are some trade-offs, however, to confirm the pricing.
Moreover, the affordable Pixel smartphone for this year has leaked in multiple images, including the ones that were shared in a private Facebook group and those obtained from some hands-on. More so, the Pixel 4a retail boxes also leaked in images, suggesting that the smartphone is almost ready for shipping. But the launch timeline of the smartphone is in a dilemma.
As such, we also have some news about what Google has been doing to circumvent the production of its smartphones. Since China was under lockdown, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Google proposed the creation of Vietnam in light of greater feasibility there, as per a Nikkei Asian Review report.
Now, Google is also apparently manufacturing Pixel 4a at its newly shifted equipment in Vietnam, which could fast-track the production and avoid any delays. The retail box images, which have not been verified for their authenticity yet, also allude to a closer launch timeline. For now, we do not know what these timelines could be.
iPhone SE Specifications:
The iPhone SE (2020) was released and went on sale on April 24, 2020.
- Performance: Uses Apple’s A13 Bionic chip – a much faster and more powerful chipset than the Pixel’s Snapdragon, great for gaming and intensive tasks.
- Build Quality: Premium glass and aluminum design with IP67 water resistance.
- Display: Classic Apple Retina LCD screen — smaller at 4.7 inches but accurate and bright.
- Operating System: iOS is smooth, optimized with long-term software support and ecosystem benefits.
- Storage Options: Available in multiple capacities (64GB / 128GB / 256GB).
- Wireless Charging: Supports Qi wireless charging (Pixel 4a does not).
- Video Quality: Strong video capture with 4K and good stabilization support.
- Touch ID: Reliable fingerprint sensor embedded in the front home button.