Google’s Pixel 6a is likely to be released in May

FCC listings first spotted by MySmartPrice show that the new model of the Pixel A-series budget phones is likely to be released in May. The features we will likely see in future phones are described in the documents. One of the 6a models will support high-band 5G, which would make it one of the more affordable options for 5G phones in the market.

The 6a is expected to be released at the I/O developer conference in May, according to the timing of the documents. FCC rules require certain kinds of equipment to be tested and approved before they can be released in the US market. We can expect the same timing with the 6a as with the 5a, since the equipment authorization documents for the 5a were filed a month before its release. The 5a was only available in the US and Japan, but the new phone is likely to be released in multiple countries. Since different countries use different network bands, smartphone makers usually submit documents for multiple models.

The $449 phone had a quiet release in August of 2021. In our review, we praised the excellent camera and clever artificial intelligence of the Pixel 6. The 6a will likely have the same features thanks to the new Tensor mobile chip. The 6a will have the same camera as the 5a. This is worth keeping in mind if you are looking forward to more advanced photography modes. If you're looking for a fast, artificial intelligence-enabled 5G phone in an affordable package, the upcoming Pixel 6a seems like a good choice.