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Did you know that there is a paid subscription service that offers users an ad-free experience while streaming videos? This paid subscription was known as YouTube Red up until the year 2018 when it was renamed YouTube Premium .
YouTube Premium.
What does YouTube Premium have to offer?
With the subscription in place, there are in effects two types of YouTube, the ordinary version and the paid version. Paying to use YouTube means that you are entitled to more benefits than someone who uses YouTube without a payment.
First on the list will be the ad-free viewing . Most people hate the interruptive ads that are displayed while watching videos, some of which can be skipped while others can not just be skipped. Showing you these ads is Google’s way of earning money from your watching videos on YouTube.
YouTube.
By Google earning money from you, the company is in turn able to pay content creators on its application (those making the videos you watch available). Hence, the only way to get rid of these ads is to pay YouTube through a subscription. By subscribing to YouTube Premium, you will be served videos free of ads.
The second feature we will talk about is background play . Have you ever tried minimizing the YouTube application while watching a video and expected the video to continue playing? If yes, you will discover that you can not naturally watch videos while away from the YouTube application. But YouTube Premium makes it possible for you to still enjoy your video even when you minimize the application or turn off your phone screen.
YouTube Originals.
Third feature is YouTube Originals ! You know how certain movies and series can not be got elsewhere except from Netflix. Similarly, there are certain movies and series that can not be got elsewhere except from YouTube Originals. So YouTube Originals is a streaming service from Google, I personally loved watching certain movies from the Originals like Cobra Kai and Kedi. The movies available on YouTube Originals are not newly released movies, but we hope that soon enough YouTube will start releasing movies exclusively on Originals.
The last feature is YouTube Music , and this is where a lot of people make mistakes. December 2020 saw the replacement of Google Music application with YouTube Music application. Ever since then, YouTube Music has become the default music player application for many Android devices (especially Pixel and stock Android devices).
YouTube Music.
But what is the relationship between YouTube Music and the YouTube application? Subscription, that is the relationship between the two applications. Individually, they have different subscription plans, but I will advise that if you are considering subscribing to any, YouTube Premium is the way to go. Why? With YouTube Premium, you have access to all the extra features on YouTube and also an active subscription on YouTube Music.
YouTube Premium and Family Plan Pricing
There is of course a lot to gain with the YouTube Premium subscription, at just $11.99, €11.99, or ₦1100 per month, you get a bunch of cool extra features to your YouTube application. If the pricing is kind of high for you, then you can also consider subscribing to the Family plan, which lets 5 family members share a single subscription for ₦1700 monthly only.
All you need is your Google account, then sign in your Google account to your YouTube application in order to gain access to the available subscriptions.
Premium Lite Pricing
At the moment, Google is also testing a cheaper subscription plan. This cheaper feature gives you ad-free viewing experience, but there is no YouTube Music bundle included, no video background play, and no offline download found on the regular YouTube Premium plan. So if you do not want to see ads while watching content on YouTube but do not mind letting go of the other features, then you need to wait till this cheaper plan is launched here in Nigeria.
This cheaper plan is called YouTube Premium Lite and is already available in other European regions such as Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. It costs €6.99/month. Hopefully, it will be released in more countries and territories.
In closing, do not forget that apart from the cost of your YouTube Premium subscription, you also pay your cellphone carrier or telecom operator for the data you use.
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| Quick Specs Of Google Pixel 5a 5G |
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| OS: Android 12 Release Date: August 2021 Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G Display: 6.34-inch, OLED Processor: Snapdragon 765G Selfie Camera: 8 MP Rear camera: 12 MP dual RAM: 6 GB ROM: 128 GB Battery: 4680 mAh Related: Google Pixel 5 . |
Google Pixel 5a 5G Specs
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900.
3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz. CDMA2000 1xEV-DO.
4G mobile network bands : LTE 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 mobile network bands : 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave
SIM Type : Nano-SIM + eSIM
Software / OS : Android 12
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : 154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm
- Weight :183 g
- Display : 6.34 inches, 2400×1080 pixels, OLED, 60Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
- Colours : Mostly Black.
- Physical Build : Plastic. IP67 water and dust protection.
Internal Hardware Specs
- Processor Type : 64-bit, 2.4 GHz Octa-core, Kryo 475.
- Processor Name : Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
- Graphics Processor : Adreno 620
- RAM : 6 GB
- Internal Storage : 128 GB
- External Storage : No.
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera : 12 MP wide angle + 16 MP ultra-wide angle sensor, auto-focus, LED flash, 4k 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera : 8 MP, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker : Stereo speakers
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : No.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : No.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; rear-mounted.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Sensor : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth : v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- USB : microUSB v2.0. Type-C
- NFC : Yes.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity : Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 4680 mAh
- Battery Charging : 18W fast charging. USB Power Delivery 2.0
- Wireless Charging : No.
- Reverse Charging : Yes.
- Model Version/Number :
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced : August 26, 2021
- Release Date : August 26, 2021
Google Pixel 5a 5G Prices by Country
- United States (USA) : $449
- Nigeria : ₦300,000 (unofficial channels)
- Egypt : Egyptian Pound
- UAE : AED
- India : Indian Rupee
- Iraq : Iraqi Dinar
- Kenya : Ksh.
The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.
Questions and Answers about Google Pixel 5a 5G
Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Pixel 5a.
Is Google Pixel 5a a 5G phone?
Yes; it is.
Does Google Pixel 5a have Gorilla Glass?
Yes; it does.
What kind of quick charging does Google Pixel 5a have?
18W fast charging.
Does Google Pixel 5a have Google Play Store?
Yes; it has Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.
Will Google Pixel 5a work in the USA?
This is both a GSM and CDMA phone and is supported on all major US telecom companies and carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, as well as other sub-carriers riding on their towers.
Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 5a: What are the differences?
The Pixel 5a has the same processor and camera as the Pixel 5 , but is made of plastic material, has less RAM, but a bigger battery. And it is cheaper.
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict: Is Google Pixel 5a 5G worth buying?
This is the phone for you if you want the Pixel 5 experience at a lower, more pocket-friendly budget. It is essentially the same device as the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5, so if you own one of those, there is barely any reason to consider buying the 5a 5G. As a matter of fact, it improves on both devices in different ways, including especially battery life. See the related article, 5 solid reasons why you should buy Pixel 5a 5G instead of Pixel 6 .
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specs of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions .
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