Google's Pixel 4a already has its share of the spotlight way ahead of the official launch, thanks to a bunch of leaks, which at this point isn't really something new for the search giant. Today's sneak peek comes from a notable leaker who posted some interesting photos on Twitter.
The Pixel 4a is said to mitigate all the issues the Pixel 4 has, albeit being a decent smartphone. One thing we know about Google's upcoming device is that it doesn't come with a Project Soli module, which means its battery life is way better than its predecessor since it won't be using much power.
Google Pixel 4a's bezel is also minimized, making it more modern-looking. It won't have air gestures and face unlock, but that's a wash at this point. As for the camera and its software, not much is changed. If it does ship at the same price as the 3a, however, what it lacks is easily overlooked.
Earlier today, leaker Evan Blass's followers were greeted with three photos of the upcoming device featured in a mockup billboard. The photos don't tell much except for the starting price, starting at $399.
Live images of the Pixel 4a flooded the internet days ago, and just yesterday a YouTube video showcased the smartphone's specs. There's also a rumor Google has decided to abandon plans for an XL model this year due to the Pixel 3a XL's poor sales in 2019. So if there are more models to come, it's likely we'll be seeing more storage than a larger display, which means they are going to be more expensive too.
If the leak is accurate, the Pixel 4a will bear the same price as last year's Pixel 3a. However, it's possible we'll be seeing more than one model considering the last photo says, "starting at $399." For now, though, we can all simply assume as Google itself hasn't given the official word.
Blass's photos are pretty much identical save for the billboard's content. The camera angle is the same; the trees are in the same position, even the positioning of the clouds is similar. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the photos are Photoshopped, but Blass has had a reliable record over the years. So yes, the photos are fake, but there's a huge possibility the information it contains has some truth to them. It's a clever way of catching the attention of fans always on the lookout for leaks.
