Pixel 4a leaks aren't surprising at this point. Google's upcoming smartphone is still being lined up for release, but already we have a few good details that make the device worth waiting for.
The good folks at XDA Developers spotted a Pixel 4a "review" last week, claiming that the smartphone is to arrive with UFS (Ultra Flash Storage) storage. It was believed that the device would be equipped with eMMc (embedded MultiMedia Card), similar to what the 3a has.
Rumors also claim that the Pixel 4a will be powered by a Snapdragon 730 and is getting 6GB of RAM. With UFS, Google's next smartphone will be unbelievably faster.
To the uninitiated, UFS is a type of storage on mobile devices that's capable of delivering speeds similar to SSD. It's better than eMMC when it comes to multitasking, with file copying times up to three times faster. UFS can also read and write data simultaneously, while eMMC can only do so at any given time.
Essentially, you get a better time with your smartphone with UFS. Your games will be more seamless, your apps, and media too. Google seems bent on making the Pixel 4a better software-wise while not forgetting its hardware components as well.
Another leak last week by Evan Blass had Twitter celebrating upon the release of three photos with information containing the 4a's expected price. According to the leakster, Google's new smartphone will start at $399, making it affordable, given the leaked specs.
It's worth noting that the price is the same as the previous Pixel 3a, which was released last year. Blass's info also had us thinking that the Pixel 4a will come in several models since one of the photos indicate the phone will be shipped "starting at $399."
Of course, Google isn't exactly the quickest when it comes to confirming rumors, so it's best to take all this info with a grain of salt. There's also hearsay that the search giant will miss out on releasing an XL model this year due to last year's poor sales of the Pixel 3a XL.
Rumors are rumors, but Blass's leaks have been pretty much spot on, so there's a good chance all this info is true. The photos he posted on Twitter about the Pixel 4a are clearly Photoshopped, but the info it contains is worth considering.
It's only a matter of time before we experience what the Google Pixel 4a is like. In the meantime, stay tuned.
