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For years, Google has released a series of Pixel phones that offer a lot of features for less money than their more expensive counterparts, and 2026 is no exception. The company recently announced Pixel 10a It is a capable addition to the Pixel 10 lineup and starts at just $499 (base price). Pixel 10on the other hand, starts at $799).
There are trade-offs made in the 10A to arrive at its lower price, but compared to its predecessors, the 10A is quite the upgrade. Well, sort of. While 10A is an improvement over Pixel 7A and 8 aIt is not much different from Pixel 9a.
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We can say that 98% of the 10A and its features are the same as the 9A, including the use of Google’s Tensor G4 chip. However, the Pixel 10A includes some new hardware improvements, including faster wired charging and satellite SOS.
Here’s how the Pixel 10A compares to the 9A, 8A, and 7A.
Presentation and design
The Pixel 10A looks similar to the Pixel 9A. It has the same measurements, 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches. It also has the same screen: 6.3-inch OLED with a variable refresh rate from 60 to 120 Hz. The 8A and 7A both have smaller 6.1-inch OLED displays, and the 7A’s variable refresh rate is up to 90Hz.
The Pixel 10A comes in four colors: raspberry, lavender, obsidian, and mist
One upgrade the 10A has over the rest of the range is that the display glass is Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, which offers better drop and scratch performance than its predecessors. The 9A, 8A, and 7A all use Gorilla Glass 3. The 10A model is also the brightest with 3,000 nits of peak brightness. 9A reaches 2,700 nits, 8A at 1,500 nits and 7A at just 1,000 nits.
The 10A has much better contrast too, with a 2,000,000:1 ratio compared to the 9A’s 1,000,000:1. This means the screen will look better with brighter whites and darker blacks. The 8A and 7A have the same contrast ratio as the 9A.
battery
Both the Pixel 10A and Pixel 9A come with a 5,100 mAh battery, which has more capacity than the 8A’s 4,492 mAh and the 7A’s 4,385 mAh. However, in our tests, we found that the Pixel 9A’s 5,100 mAh battery lasts roughly the same life as the 8A’s, partly due to the 9A’s larger, brighter screen and more powerful processor. It remains to be seen whether the 10A will have the same fate.
The 10A has faster 30W wired charging when using a 45W adapter compared to the 9A’s 23W speed. (The 8A and 7A both have 18W fast charging.) It also supports up to 10W wireless charging (Qi certified) while the 9A, 8A, and 7A have 7.5W wireless charging.
The Pixel 10A has a 5,100 mAh battery.
Performance and communication
Both the Pixel 10A and Pixel 9A are powered by Google’s Tensor G4 chip, so there aren’t a lot of changes there. The 8A is powered by Google’s Tensor G3 chip while the 7A uses a Tensor G2 chip.
As for connectivity, the 10A has some upgrades that the 9A lacks. The Pixel 10A has satellite SOS, which the Pixel 9A does not have. This service allows 10A users to send SMS messages to emergency services. The 10A also has Bluetooth 6, while the 9A only has version 5.3. Bluetooth 6 promises to reduce latency while also increasing power efficiency.
Check out the chart below to compare the differences between the Pixel 10A, 9A, 8A, and 7A.
Google Pixel 10A vs. Pixel 9A, Pixel 8A, Pixel 7A
| Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 9A | Google Pixel 8A | Google Pixel 7A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 60-120Hz | 6.1 inch OLED; 2,400 x 1,080 pixels, variable refresh rate 60-120Hz | 6.1 inch OLED; 2400 x 1080 pixels; 60 or 90 Hz refresh rate |
| Pixel density | 422 dpi | 422 dpi | 430 dpi | 361 dpi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches | 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches | 6 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches | 6.00 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches |
| Dimensions(mm) | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm | 152x74x10.2 mm | 73x152x9.0 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 183 grams (6.5 ounces) | 186 grams (6.6 ounces) | 193 g (6.8 oz) | 193 grams (6.81 ounces) |
| Mobile software | Android 16 | Android 15 | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| camera | 48 MP (wide), 13 MP (ultra wide) | 48 MP (wide), 13 MP (ultra wide) | 64 MP (main), 13 MP (ultrawide) | 64 MP (wide), 13 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 13 megapixel | 13 megapixel | 13 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
| Capture video | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G2 |
| RAM + Storage | 8GB + 128GB, 256GB | 8GB + 128GB, 256GB | 8GB + 128GB or 256GB | 8 GB + 128 GB |
| Expandable storage | no one | no one | no one | no one |
| battery | 5,100 mAh | 5,100 mAh | 4,492 mAh | 4,385 mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under the offer | Under the offer | Under the offer | side |
| 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; 30W fast charging with 45 charge adapter (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) | 7 years of reduced OS, security and Pixel features; Gorilla Glass 3 glass cover; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; Brightness up to 2700 nits; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 23W fast charging (charger not included); Qi-certified 7.5W wireless charging; WiFi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM); add me; Best take; magic eraser; Magic Editor; blurry image; Ultra-high-resolution zoom; Research circle. Colors: iris, peony, obsidian (black) and porcelain (white) | 7 years of OS, reduced security and pixel features, 18W fast charging, 7.5W wireless charging, 5G (5G sub6/mmWave), IP67 dust and water resistance rating, Google One VPN, Circle to Search, Best Take, and Audio Magic Eraser. Colors: Aloe Vera (green), Bay (light blue), Obsidian (black) and Porcelain (white) | 5 years of Android OS updates, 5 years of security updates, IP67 dust and water resistance rating, 1000 nits peak brightness, 18W fast charging, 7.5W wireless charging, Hold for Me, Google’s Recorder app, Real Tone for photos, 5G (5G sub6/mmWave). Colors: white, black, light blue or bright orange |
| US price starts from | $499 (128GB) | $499 (128GB) | $499 (128GB) | $499 (128GB), $549 (128GB+MMW) |