The long-awaited Google Pixel 5a may finally be coming soon. Yes, the successor to the best budget smartphone around, which was initially announced for release at Google I/O in May, will likely be available this summer.

This is according to Marc Gurman, who reported in Bloomberg's Power On newsletter that the Pixel 5a will be "announced and launched in August." Gurman did not go into further details, but we already know a lot about what to expect from this phone based on past leaks.

At one point, the Pixel 5a was rumored to be canceled, forcing Google to release a statement and clarify that it was a limited sale: "The Pixel 5a 5G has not been canceled; the Pixel 5a 5G is not canceled." It will be available in the US and Japan later this year, coinciding with the release of the a-series last year.

The Pixel 5a looks similar to the Pixel 4a, but is rumored to have a larger display, from 5.8" to 6.2". This would be the same size as the Pixel 4a 5G. Furthermore, based on the Pixel 5a renderings, it is expected to have a punch-hole camera on the front and a fingerprint sensor on the back. The leaked dimensions are 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches, pointing to a compact design.

The Pixel 5a is also expected to add an ultra-wide camera like the Pixel 4a 5G, and Google is said to add phase detection autofocus for sharper shots. In addition, Google itself has leaked that the Pixel 5a will include HDR+ enhancements to its photos. [On the specs front, the biggest upgrade for the Pixel 5a is 5G, which should allow users to enjoy faster downloads and uploads on multiple 5G networks. This feature is said to be provided by a Snapdragon 765 processor and an included 5G modem.

As for pricing, we have heard nothing definitive about the Pixel 5a, but given that the Pixel 4a started at $349, we expect the Pixel 5a to start at the same price or $399 maximum, while the Pixel 4a 5G is $499, As the OnePlus Nord N200 5G is under $300, the cost of 5G handsets continues to plummet, and it is unlikely that Google can afford to go any higher this time around.

And also, Google's camera is far superior to what OnePlus, TCL, and other Android phone makers can offer for under $400. So the Pixel 5a should be worth the wait. So if you're looking to buy one of the best Android phones and you're on a budget, hold off until August.