Leaked Google Pixel 4a Renders Reveal Hole-Punch Display
Upcoming Google Pixel 4a leaks show a budget phone with a modern hole-punch screen that outshines the flagship Pixel 4's display. The device makes compromises with a single rear camera and a fingerprint reader instead of facial recognition.
Newly leaked renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 4a reveal a budget-friendly smartphone that features a sleek hole-punch selfie camera. The device reportedly sports a 5.7- or 5.8-inch display with noticeably thinner bezels than the flagship Pixel 4, giving the cheaper model a surprisingly modern aesthetic.
To achieve its lower price point, the Pixel 4a makes several notable hardware compromises. The back of the phone shows a square camera module that houses only a single sensor, meaning buyers lose the telephoto zoom capabilities found on the standard Pixel 4. Additionally, the phone relies on a rear fingerprint reader instead of radar-based face unlock and omits hands-free gesture controls entirely.
Despite these downgrades, the leaked phone retains the highly requested headphone jack at the top of the device. While exact internal specifications remain unconfirmed, the Pixel 4a will likely use a mid-range Snapdragon processor to keep costs down. If Google follows its typical release schedule, consumers can expect the official unveiling of the Pixel 4a around the Google I/O developer conference in the spring.