Google to unveil Pixel 5 on 30th September

The much awaited Pixel 5 to get unveiled on September 30th at 11am PT – just two weeks after the launch of iPhone 12. The Pixel smartphone maker has started sending the invite to some of the media professionals for the September 30 event. While the invite doesn’t specifically name or have a mentioned of Pixel 5, but it clearly states that the event is all about a new Chromecast, latest smart speakers and Pixel phones.

In addition to leaked photos of the Pixel 5, specs for the device have also been revealed, pointing to a device with a 90Hz display, 8GB of RAM, and a Snapdragon 765G processor. The Pixel 5 is also expected to come equipped with a dual-camera setup, but instead of a secondary telephoto lens, reports claim the device will feature a wide-angle lens. Having a wide-angle lens is great for taking pictures of landscapes, allowing users to capture much more of a scene.

In addition to the Pixel 5, Google is also expected to reveal more details about the Pixel 4a 5G, which, as the name suggests, will support 5G. Google previously teased the Pixel 4a 5G at a starting price of $499, with rumors claiming the device will feature a larger display compared to the Pixel 4a.

Google Pixel 5 Rumored Specifications

4,000 mAh battery

Rear cameras

0.5x wide-angle lens, possibly the 16MP Sony IMX481

12.2MP main camera (allegedly the Sony IMX363)

Front camera

8MP Sony IMX355

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

8GB RAM

90Hz display

Plastic back

Physical fingerprint scanner on back

No 3.5mm headphone jack

Google Pixel 4a 5G Rumored Specifications

3,800 mAh battery

Rear cameras

0.5x wide-angle lens, possibly the 16MP Sony IMX481

12.2MP main camera (allegedly the Sony IMX363)

Front camera

8MP Sony IMX355

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

6GB RAM

60Hz display

Physical fingerprint scanner on back

3.5mm headphone jack

Google is also expected to unveil an Android TV dongle reportedly called “Google Chromecast with Google TV.” It is expected to carry a price tag of just $49.

As for the smart speaker mentioned in Google’s invite, that device passed through the FCC over the summer. The speaker looks to be a larger version of the Nest Mini. It features a more oblong shape - almost HomePod-esque - and will reportedly feature larger speaker drivers compared to the original Google Home. In addition to a leak at the FCC, Google shared a photo and video of the mysterious speaker, showing two of the devices paired up to create a stereo listening experience.