Google officially announced its decision to end sales of the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 in August and said that these devices will be on sale until stocks run out. It looks like the moment has come when all Pixel 5s are sold out. Consumers can no longer purchase Google's 2020 flagship smartphone, according to a new report from Android Central.
It is not uncommon for Google to stop shipping devices within a year of their release. In addition, the Pixel 5 is replaced by the Pixel 5a, which is based on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and boasts a larger 6.34-inch screen, the refresh rate of which is reduced to 60 Hz versus 90 Hz for the Pixel 5. The device received one the same set of sensors for the main camera. It costs $ 449, while the base Pixel 5 retailed for $ 699.
Android Central attributes the Pixel 5 to a shortage of Snapdragon 765G chips. Experts believe that Google has decided to redirect whatever Snapdragon 765G it manages to produce the Pixel 5a. The chip shortage is also the reason the Pixel 5a is currently only officially sold in the US and Japan, although the company has considered bringing the smartphone to the European and Indian markets.
As a reminder, the Pixel 5 was not a full-fledged flagship. The device was based on a mid-range chipset and offered users a discreet design not found in premium products. Those who wanted, but did not have time to purchase the Pixel 5, should pay attention to the recently introduced Pixel 6. The device is based on the proprietary flagship-level Google Tensor chipset and boasts an original expressive design. At the same time, the cost of the basic version is $ 599, which is $ 100 cheaper than the Pixel 5.
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