Following the announcement on August 3, Google immediately opened pre-orders for its latest mid-range phone. First to the US, the Pixel 4a is now starting to ship from the Google Store.
Prior to the August 20 launch, those ordering through the Google Store will begin receiving email confirmations. The order history page has also been updated to reflect the new status. As of this afternoon, not all early Pixel 4a buyers are seeing the change, and some still have the following message:
You can cancel your order or change your shipping address until your order goes to our warehouse for packaging. This usually takes an hour, but may take longer.
While the phone is slated to launch on Thursday, some arrivals show up as early as the 18th. However, most are planning to get the Pixel 4a just one day in advance this Wednesday.
Unlike last year, only one color (Just Black) and storage capacity (128GB) is available to greatly simplify inventory. Other specs include a 5.8-inch hole-punch display powered by a Snapdragon 730G with 6GB of RAM. There is a 3,140 mAh battery, while it is the same 12,2MP sensor found on the Pixel 4.
The Google Store still lists the Pixel 4a as a “Pre-Order”, while buying one today will get you a shipping date after mid-September. Meanwhile, days after the Pixel 4a was announced, Amazon has sold out, and currently has no stock.
The Pixel 4a will be available in other countries next month, as inventory is more limited than previous years. This manifests most noticeably when no other variant is offered.
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