Google Delays Pixel 5 US Release to Late October
Google pushes the US release of the Pixel 5 back to October 29, while other countries get the device earlier on October 15.
Google pushes the US release date of the Pixel 5 back to October 29, leaving American customers waiting two weeks longer than the rest of the world. Eight other countries receive the smartphone starting on October 15, making the US delay a surprising exception to the global rollout.
The smaller Pixel 4a 5G faces an even longer wait for US buyers, as it launches first in Japan on October 15. American customers do not get access to this mid-range device until November, with Verizon indications pointing specifically to a November 19 arrival.
The exact reason for this staggered and delayed US release remains unclear. Google Store orders currently reflect these later October and November dates, leaving eager fans to speculate about the cause of the holdup while international users enjoy the new hardware.