Pixel 5a may launch at Google IO 2021: Price in India expected at Rs 35,000

Pixel 5a smartphone is likely to be announced during Google IO 2021 developer conference kicking off next week. CEO Pichai, last month, had teased significant product updates and announcements during IO 2021. The company is also expected to launch the new Pixel Watch next week

Google's annual developer conference is back after being cancelled last year. As always, the software giant is expected to launch a couple of hardware products during the same. The upcoming Pixel 5a would likely be the star of the show, subject to its launch.

Google has already confirmed that the smartphone is coming to the US and Japan. In addition to that, it was hinted that the mid-range smartphone would arrive during the same time as the Pixel 4a last year. However, several other leakers believe that the Pixel 5a will be unveiled at Google IO 2021.

Previous leaks have hinted that the Pixel 5a will follow a similar design to the Pixel 4a 5G. Also, it is expected to get a smaller punch-hole camera, a bigger battery—an updated set of cameras and an updated chipset. During the Q1 earnings call, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said people could expect "significant product updates and announcements" at Google IO 2021 starting May 18.

Google Pixel 5a India price

The Google Pixel 5a will be a mid-range smartphone with minor improvements in the chipset, battery life and cameras. Keeping that in mind, we do expect a marginal price increase. The Pixel 5a may ship at a starting price of Rs 35,000 in India.