Google adds larger screen and battery to Its cheapest 5G phone

Google’s latest entry-level 5G smartphone will offer a larger screen, water resistance and a bigger battery as the company tries to woo budget-minded shoppers and increase its modest market share.

The $449 Pixel 5a costs $50 less than last year’s Pixel 4a 5G with a limited update of features and a small downgrade in 5G standards support. It’s still modeled on the idea of offering the flagship Pixel 5’s marquee features in a more affordable package. It inherits the dual-camera system, on-device security chip and Qualcomm Inc. processor of its pricier sibling and the 4a.