We all expected the Pixel 4a to be one thing now, but 2020 has derailed everyone’s plans. Google shipped the Pixel 4a to the FCC a while back, and now that presentation is available for all to see. It is true that there is no lot to see, but we’ll take what we can get at this point.
There are three model numbers connected to the Pixel 4a: G025J, G025M, and G025N. We believe G025J will be the US model number, and the others will be for different parts of the world. The filing confirms that Google will use an electronic tag for regulatory markings, so the back of the device should be free of clutter. You can see the electronic tag below.
The FCC filings also include a complete list of wireless bands, none of which is a surprise (see below). Based on previous leaks, the Pixel 4a will have a Snapdragon 730, 6GB of RAM, a 5.81-inch 1080p OLED, and a single rear camera module. The front camera will be perforated in the upper left corner of the screen. The leaks also show a fingerprint sensor on the back, something the Pixel 4 abandoned in favor of Face Match.
Nothing in the presentation tells us when Google plans to launch the phone; some reports claim that Google could delay the device until this fall to launch it alongside the Pixel 5. We know that Google was preparing to increase advertising for the 4th several months ago, but the real-world calamities and the launch of the iPhone SE 2 left Google breathless. Now we play the waiting game.
