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Pixel 5a in the UK

Kirigaya_Kazuto — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:05:00 GMT

Since Google don't (yet) sell the Pixel 5a 5G in the UK, would importing one from the u.S have any downsides besides warranty

Looking at GSMArena it'll be okay on EE's 5G network?

NETWORK

Technology	GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G bands	1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G

Re: Pixel 5a in the UK

Christopher_B — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:23:49 GMT

Hi @Kirigaya_Kazuto

I hope you're well and having a nice Friday, do you have any fun plans for the weekend?

Our network will work with most phones out there, however we can't say for sure until we see the UK version on the phone.

Thanks

Chris

Re: Pixel 5a in the UK

chistery — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:36:20 GMT

Personally, I'd wait and see what Google announce next month with the Pixel 6.

I've bought phones from abroad before, whilst the specs say they will work, they don't always work perfectly, like Carrier aggregation or wifi calling doesn't work and you may not be able to do anything about it.

Re: Pixel 5a in the UK

Kirigaya_Kazuto — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:46:31 GMT

Thanks for your input guys, really appreciate it.

@Christopher_B In terms of weekend plans. I'm working today, then nack all on Sunday.

I shall wait and see if Google announce a UK version. i'm not desperate for a secondary phone, but it would be nice to have a stock always up to date pixel device 🙂

Yes, I know the 4a 5G exists, but the 5a 5G can be had for about the same price when imported and it's newer (likely to receive updates for longer) and it has a lot bigger battery (21% bigger)

Re: Pixel 5a in the UK

Leanne_T — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:54:09 GMT

Morning @Kirigaya_Kazuto

Hope you have a lovely day off tomorrow 🙂

Leanne 🙂

Re: Pixel 5a in the UK

Dave6018 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:16:13 GMT

I also fancy the pixel 5a as a second phone , my primary phone is the fold 3

Re: Pixel 5a in the UK

Kirigaya_Kazuto — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:25:46 GMT

I ended up opting for the 4a 5g, off ebay - second hand? yes, but at least I won't have warranty issues