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the Pixel 10a exists now, providing a less expensive option Google’s Pixel 10 lineup. Starting at just $500, the Pixel 10A is less expensive than the $800 Pixel 10, and significantly cheaper than the $1,000 Pixel 10 Pro and $1,200 10 Pro XL.
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However, despite a number of trade-offs to arrive at a lower price, the 10A isn’t too shabby. These trade-offs include the use of a Tensor G4 processor instead of the newer Tensor G5, and the fact that the PixelSnap’s magnetic accessories won’t attach directly to the phone. However, if you can live without these upgrades, you’ll get a full-featured phone for a relatively low price.
Here’s how the Pixel 10A compares to the rest of Google’s Pixel 10 lineup.
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When it comes to display quality, the Pixel 10A compares well to the rest of the Pixel 10 lineup. It has almost the same exact specs as the Pixel 10, with a 6.3-inch pOLED display (the Pixel 10 has a 6.3-inch OLED display instead), a resolution of 2424 x 1080 pixels and a variable refresh rate from 60 to 120 Hz.
Of course, the 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL are more premium. The 10 Pro has a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display, a resolution of 2,856 x 1,280 pixels and a variable refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, while the 10 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display, a resolution of 2,992 x 1,344 pixels and the same refresh rate.
The Pixel 10A has two rear cameras: a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera.
Cameras
While most of the Pixel 10 series phones have at least three rear cameras, the 10A only has two. The 10A has a 48MP wide camera and a 13MP ultra-wide camera, while the 10 has a 48MP wide camera, a 13MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10.8MP 5x telephoto camera. The 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL have a 50MP wide camera, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a 48MP 5x telephoto camera. The 10A and 10 both have 4K video capture, while the 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL have 8K video capture.
The 10A has a fairly good front camera with a 13MP selfie camera, while the 10 only has a 10.5MP front camera. Both the 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL have 42-megapixel front cameras.
Like the rest of the Pixel 10 phones, the Pixel 10A can use Quick Share to AirDrop photos and files on the iPhone.
Battery and performance
Surprisingly, the Pixel 10A actually has a larger battery than some of its more expensive siblings. The 10A has a 5,100 mAh battery, which is more than the Pixel 10’s 4,970 mAh battery and the 10 Pro’s 4,870 mAh battery. However, the 10 Pro XL has a slightly larger 5,200mAh battery, which matches its more premium features.
The Pixel 10A has 30W wired fast charging when using a 45W charging adapter, which is compatible with 30W wired fast charging on the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro. As for wireless charging, the 10A supports up to 10W (Qi certified), which isn’t quite as good as the 15W Qi2 speed on the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro, and the 25W Qi2.2 speed on the Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Processor-wise, the Pixel 10A has the same Google Tensor G4 as its predecessor, while the more expensive 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL all have the upgraded Google Tensor G5. The Pixel 10A also only has 8GB of RAM, which is considered the bare minimum these days. By contrast, the 10 has 12GB of RAM while the 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL have 16GB of RAM.
Check out the chart to see more ways the Pixel 10A compares to the rest of the Pixel 10 line.
Comparison between Google Pixel 10A, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 10 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, technology, resolution, refresh rate | 6.3-inch pOLED, 2,424 x 1,080 pixels, variable refresh rate 60-120Hz | 6.3 inch OLED; 2,424 x 1,080 pixels; Variable refresh rate from 60 to 120 Hz | 6.3 inch LTPO OLED; 2,856 x 1,280 pixels; Variable refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz | 6.8 inch LTPO OLED; 2,992 x 1,344 pixels; Variable refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 422 dpi | 422 dpi | 495 dpi | 486 dpi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches | 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches | 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches | 6.4 x 3 x 0.3 inches |
| Dimensions(mm) | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 183 grams (6.5 ounces) | 204 grams (7.2 ounces) | 207g (7.3oz) | 232g (8.2oz) |
| Mobile software | Android 16 | Android 16 | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| camera | 48 MP (wide), 13 MP (ultra wide) | 48 MP (wide), 13 MP (ultra-wide), 10.8 MP (5x telephoto) | 50 MP (wide), 48 MP (ultra-wide), 48 MP (5x telephoto) | 50 MP (wide), 48 MP (ultra-wide), 48 MP (5x telephoto) |
| Front camera | 13 megapixel | 10.5 megapixel | 42 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
| Capture video | 4K | 4K | 8 k | 8 k |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G5 |
| RAM + Storage | 8GB + 128GB, 256GB | 12 GB RAM + 128 GB, 256 GB | 16GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 16 GB RAM + 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | no one | no one | no one | no one |
| battery | 5,100 mAh | 4,970 mAh | 4,870 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under the offer | Under the offer | Under the offer | Under the offer |
| conductor | USB C | USB C | USB C | USB C |
| Headphone jack | no one | no one | no one | no one |
| Special features | 7 years of reduced OS, security and Pixel features; Gorilla Glass 3 glass cover; IP68 dust and water resistance; Brightness up to 3000 nits; Contrast ratio 2,000,000:1; 45W fast charging (charger not included); Qi-certified 10W wireless charging; SOS via satellite; WiFi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 6; Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM); Camera coach, add me; Best take; magic eraser; Magic Editor; blurry image; Ultra-high-resolution zoom; Research circle. Colors: Lavender, Berry, Mist, Obsidian (Black) | Gorilla Glass 2 Victus glass cover; 3000 nits peak brightness; SOS via satellite; Dual SIM; WiFi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W fast charging (wall charger not included); 15W Qi2 wireless charging; Support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Up to 20x ultra-resolution zoom; camera trainer; add me; Macro mode; unblurred face; Best automatic capture; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; The back of the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is polished with a satin finish aluminum frame | Gorilla Glass 2 Victus glass cover; 3300 nits peak brightness; SOS via satellite; Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W fast charging (wall charger not included); 15W Qi2 wireless charging; Support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom up to 100x; camera trainer; add me; Macro mode; unblurred face; Best automatic capture; HD portrait mode; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 has a silky matte back with a brushed aluminum frame; Ultra wideband chip | Gorilla Glass 2 Victus glass cover; 3300 nits peak brightness; SOS via satellite; Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 45W fast charging (wall charger not included); 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging; Support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom up to 100x; camera trainer; add me; Macro mode; unblurred face; Best automatic capture; HD portrait mode; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 has a silky matte back with a brushed aluminum frame; Ultra wideband chip |
| US price starts from | $500 (128GB) | $800 (128GB) | $1000 (128GB) | $1,200 (256GB) |