Google’s customizations and choice of clean Android deliver an experience that’s mostly smooth sailing. How this compares: In terms of performance and feature set, the 5a with 5G outweighs most of the competition from other Android devices even with the older Snapdragon 765G processor inside. Those who need both network standards should look at the 4a with 5G. This means no super-fast 5G speeds, but rather connecting to a network that provides more room for 5G devices to stay connected. The Pixel 5a with 5G only supports the Sub-6 network standard, though, and not mmWave. Things get better with a larger battery and, at times, faster performance. It uses the same processor, has a similar build and opts for the same three camera lenses.

What you need to know: As a whole, the 5a with 5G is very similar to the 4a with 5G. Who this is for: The Pixel 5a with 5G is for someone who wants an affordable Android phone that can take great photos, last all day and not get bogged down by a heavy user interface.

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