Google unveils first 5G phones, cuts price on base Pixel model

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Google's first 5G-enabled phones, Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5, will be available this fall at a starting price of US$499, the Alphabet Inc unit ...

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REUTERS: Google's first 5G-enabled phones, Pixel 4a and Pixel 5, will be available this fall at a starting price of US$499, the Alphabet Inc unit said on Monday.

The company also cut the starting price for its smartphone lineup with a non-5G version of 4a priced at US$349, looking to broaden its appeal among budget-conscious customers.Like Apple Inc , which launched a smaller iPhone priced at US$399 this April, Google's budget-priced smartphone reflects reaching out to consumers who have been hit by the coronavirus-led economic downturn.

Google's lower-priced devices have been top sellers, but are far from being major profit drivers. Higher-priced devices have gained little traction versus those from industry leaders such as Samsung Electronics Co and Apple because of limited marketing and stiff competition.

The pandemic had derailed the search giant's original launch dates for 4a, which will now be available for delivery from Aug 20 in the United States. Google said its 5G models will be available in the United States, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan and Australia.

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