Google to unveil Pixel 5 on October 1

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 15 September 2020

Google has confirmed it will hold its next online product unveiling on September 30 (4am, October 1 AEST) where it will take the wraps off the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, a new Chromecast, and a new Google Nest speaker.

Google confirmed the existence of the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G alongside its Pixel 4a announcement earlier in August, but was scant on details. The Pixel 5 is ostensibly Google's flagship for 2020, but we're expecting it to be a little different this time around. Instead of going head-to-head with the best-of-the-best from Apple and Samsung, the Pixel 5 is set to be more of a "semi-premium" device.

For example, we're expecting it to be powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor, instead of a top-of-the-line Snapdragon 865+. The display is tipped to run at 1080p, rather than higher Quad HD resolutions, the back will probably be plastic, and we're only expecting to see two rear-facing cameras. These compromises should however mean the Pixel 5 comes in at under $999 locally.

Google has already revealed a little more about the Pixel 4a 5G - namely, its price. The Pixel 4a 5G will sell for $799 locally. Rumours suggest in addition to having a faster chipset and 5G support, the Pixel 4a 5G will also be a little larger than the Pixel 4a.

Here's what we're expecting from the pair of phones in terms of specs:

Expected Pixel specifications

	Pixel 5	Pixel 4a 5G	Pixel 4a
Display	6-inch	6.2-inch	5.81-inch
Resolution	1080p at 90Hz	1080p at 60Hz	1080p at 60Hz
Rear Cameras	12MP + 8MP	12MP + 8MP	12MP
Front Camera	8MP	8MP	8MP
Processor	Snapdragon 765G	Snapdragon 765G	Snapdragon 730
RAM	8GB	6GB	6GB
Storage	128GB	128GB	128GB
Battery	4,000mAh	3,800mAh	3,140mAh
Water-Resistance	?	N/A	N/A
5G	Yes	Yes	No
Price	$999	$799	$599

Google has also confirmed it will unveil some new non-smartphone hardware. This is expected to include a replacement for the company's original smart speaker - the Google Home - first released in 2016, and a new Chromecast powered by Android TV with a remote driven interface.

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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