The ongoing pandemic has forced companies to hold virtual launch events online. Just a few weeks after Apple held an online launch event, Google is about to take the stage. The company will hold a launch event at 11:00 am PT tonight. Google will unveil devices including the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, a new Chromecast, and smart speakers under the Nest brand.
A few hours before the launch event, a notable tipster, Jon Prosser, leaked a live photo of the Google Pixel 5. The photo shows both the front and back of the smartphone, further confirming the previously leaked images.
As shown in these pictures, the phone appears to have symmetrical bezels on all four front sides. There is a punch-hole camera in the top left corner of the screen. The rear of the phone looks somewhat plain and uninspiring, and the rear camera module is similar to what we have seen on many smartphones lately. Fortunately, Google has decided to include a fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 5, a feature that was missing on the Pixel 4 series. The fingerprint sensor is located on the back of the device, which is quite rare among smartphones in this price range.
Google Pixel 5: Specifications
The specifications of this smartphone have been leaked earlier. According to earlier reports, the Google Pixel 5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. The device will be available in a single storage variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It is expected to feature a 6-inch 2340×1080 full-HD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR support. The phone will have a 4,000 mAh battery and support 18W fast charging.
It will have a dual rear camera setup and a single front camera. The rear main camera uses a 12MP sensor with OIS, and a 16MP wide-angle lens (107-degree field of view). The front camera user a 8MP lens (83-degree field of view). The Pixel 5 is expected to be priced at €629 (approximately $736).
