Google Pixel 4a European listings point towards a July release
Two French retailers have already listed the unannounced Google Pixel 4a.
Ordimedia has put up the 128GB Pixel 4a in two color variants, Just Black and Blue, for nearly €510 ($572). From what we last heard, the Blue model has been nixed.
Pixel 4a Ordimedia listing
The second e-tailer, eStock.fr has mentioned only the black model for €442 ($496).
Pixel 4a eStock.fr listing
In the US, the 128GB Pixel 4a is expected to cost $349. That doesn't necessarily mean these listings are sketchy as it's not uncommon for third party retailers in Europe to sell Pixel devices at a marked up price. Add to that value-added taxes (VAT) and the price begins to make sense. It's also possible that these are just placeholder values.
Overall, the listings don't seem too believable.
Pretty much everything has leaked about the phone already. It will likely come with a 5.81-inch pinhole OLED screen and the Snapdragon 730 chip which will be mated with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of native storage. It is tipped to feature a lone 12.2MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie snapper.
The Pixel 4a has been delayed time and again. Google is apparently holding off the announcement because of the coronavirus pandemic. In the meanwhile, Apple has already launched the new iPhone SE and OnePlus is gearing up to announce the OnePlus Nord next month. It will apparently cost $299, despite having better specs.
Google is just blowing up its chances of capturing an audience that is looking forward to a budget phone. An October release with the rumored specs will probably not cut it for most consumers.
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