Google Pixel 6a appears in FCC documents. On track to launch during Google I/O in May?
The new Google Pixel A smartphone model is likely to hit the market sometime in May, according to an FCC filing revealed by MySmartPrice. The documents in question describe the features we should find in future Pixel smartphones, including the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro.
Google Pixel 6a appears in FCC documents
At least one of the 6a models should be compatible with 5G mmWave (also known as 5G High Band), which will likely make it one of the most affordable 5G smartphone options on the market.
On track to launch during Google I/O in May?
The timing of these documents, DroidLift explains, suggests that Mountain View may unveil the 6a during its developer-focused I/O conference starting May 11. The FCC requires certain products to be tested and approved before being sold in the US market. Given that Google filed its permission requests for 5a in July 2021, a month before its release, we can expect something similar with 6a. This new smartphone, unlike the 5a, which was only available in the US and Japan, should also be offered in many countries. And since not all countries necessarily use the same frequency bands, manufacturers usually submit multiple documents for multiple models.
For those unfamiliar with the Pixel 5a, this $449 smartphone was released in August 2021 with little fanfare due to the pandemic. Google then released its Pixel 6 with many AI and camera improvements. 6a is likely to have the same AI features thanks to Google’s new mobile tensor chip. According to several renderings posted by 9to5Google, the 6a will also have the same camera module as the 5a. In other words, if you were hoping for a true evolution in photography and video, you should consider this one, but if you’re looking for a fast AI-powered 5G smartphone at a relatively low price, this upcoming Pixel 6a could be your choice. choice.. very interesting.