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Google’s Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G take one step closer to launch
June 11, 2025
Google’sPixel 5andPixel 4a 5Gmay have cleared an important hurdle to their release, and we may now know more about their network support as a result.
Three Pixel 5 models (filingsone,two,three) and three Pixel 4a 5G variants (one,two) appear to have passed through the FCC. Both phones appear to support not just all major LTE networks in the US, but 5G networks as well — including sub-6GHz andmillimeter wave. You shouldn’t have to be picky about the carrier you use.
The filings don’t say much about the specifications beyond wireless support, although the entries for the possible Pixel 5 versions point to support for “wireless power transfer,” or wireless charging.
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Earlier rumors characterized the Pixel 5 as an upper mid-range phone with a Snapdragon 765G chip, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a speedy 90Hz, 5.8-inch AMOLED display. The Pixel 4a 5G may be larger than the basePixel 4awith a 6.1- or 6.2-inch screen, but would use a slower 60Hz refresh rate, forego wireless charging, and possibly stick to a lower-end Snapdragon part with less RAM.
The new Pixels are slated to arrive sometime this fall, with the Pixel 4a 5G starting at $499.
The FCC approvals were expected, but are still key parts of what could be the most important Pixel release in years. With Google’sphone sales in troubleearlier and multiple leadersleavingthe Pixel teamin recent months, a lot is riding on the new hardware. It represents a test of whether or not the Pixel group can thrive with new leadership, not to mention whether a shift away from higher-end models will pay off.
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