Google Pixel 10 vs Google Pixel 6a
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GooglePixel 10 | GooglePixel 6a | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2025 | July 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.1″ |
| Resolution | 2424 × 1080 (better) | 2400 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 421 pixels per inch | 431 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz (better) | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | – |
| Display type | Actua display; OLED | Full-screen OLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; central hole-punch camera |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 429 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Up to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | Up to 998 nits on an APL18 pattern measured by Notebookcheck; maker does not publish a peak brightness figure |
| Always-on display | – | At a Glance and Now Playing |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3; fingerprint-resistant coating |
| Display features | Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours) | HDR support; more than 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G5 | Google Tensor |
| Memory | 12 GB (better) | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB (better) | 128 GB |
| CPU | Built on TSMC's 3 nm process; Google quotes a CPU 34% faster on average than Tensor G4 | Google Tensor; 5 nm process reported by Notebookcheck; Titan M2 security coprocessor |
| GPU | – | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (Notebookcheck) |
| Storage type | – | 128 GB UFS 3.1; 6 GB LPDDR5 RAM; no microSD slot |
| AI engine | TPU up to 60% more powerful than Tensor G4's (Google); runs Gemini Nano on the device | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP (better) | 12.2 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 10.8 MP | None |
| Optical zoom | 5× (better) | None |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP (better) | 8 MP |
| Main camera | 48 MP Quad PD wide, ƒ/1.70, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical image stabilisation, Macro Focus | Dual-pixel autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; 1/2.55-inch sensor; optical and electronic image stabilisation |
| Ultra wide camera | 13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor | f/2.2; 1.25 μm pixels; 114° field of view; lens correction; maximum resolution and field of view require RAW capture |
| Telephoto camera | 10.8 MP Dual PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/3.1, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | – |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of view | f/2.0; 1.22 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of view |
| Zoom | Super Zoom up to 20×; optical quality at 0.6×, 1×, 5× and 10× | Super Res Zoom up to 7x; no optical telephoto camera |
| Video recording | 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; slow motion up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; digital video zoom up to 20×; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9 | Rear 4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps; stabilised 4K and astrophotography timelapse; Cinematic Pan; optical and electronic stabilisation; digital video zoom up to 5x; HEVC/H.264 |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Auto Best Take, Top Shot; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor | Magic Eraser; Real Tone; Night Sight; Face Unblur; fast camera launcher; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reduction |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,970 mAh (better) | 4,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 30 W (better) | Up to 18 W |
| Wireless charging | Up to 15 W (better) | None |
| Battery life detail | 24+ hours, up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,835 mAh; EU energy label class B, 49 h 23 min per charge, 1,000 charge cycles | Typical 4,410 mAh, minimum 4,306 mAh; maker claims over 24 hours mixed use or up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver. Google's July 2025 update reduces capacity and charging performance on affected units after 400 charge cycles; not all units are affected. |
| Wired charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 W | Up to 18 W with compatible USB-PD 3.0 PPS adaptor; adaptor sold separately; affected units have reduced charging performance after Google's battery management update |
| Wireless charging | Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2-certified, up to 15 W | – |
| Charges other devices | Not supported (no Battery Share) | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | – |
| Mobile network | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GK2MP | UK G1AZG supports sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; US Verizon GB62Z adds mmWave; network and operator dependent |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only) | Dual SIM with one nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependent |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 and 6E; 2.4/5/6 GHz; HE160; 2x2 MIMO; 6E not enabled in Taiwan, Japan or Singapore |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity | Bluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas |
| NFC | Yes | NFC; Google Cast |
| Satellite features | Satellite SOS in the US, free for the first two years after activation | – |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; included cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou in the UK; US omits BeiDou |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 204 g | 178 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm (better) | 8.9 mm |
| Height × width | 152.8 × 72 mm | 152.2 × 71.8 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium); at least 32% recycled materials by weight | Thermoformed composite back with tactile alloy frame |
| Colours | Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian | Chalk, Charcoal, Sage; availability varies by region and channel |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | Power button and volume controls |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529; 1.5 m immersion depth on the EU label | IP67; resistance can diminish with wear, repair or damage; accessories are not water resistant |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | Under-display fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer | Proximity; ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | Two microphones with noise suppression |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 16 | Android 12 |
| Software updates | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) | Five years of OS and security updates from first US Google Store availability; may include Pixel Drops |
| AI features | Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Magic Cue, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist | Live Translate; Recorder; Live Caption; Google Assistant; feature and language availability varies |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS (US), Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, theft protection | – |
| In the box | Pixel 10, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool; no charger | USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptor |
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