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Google Pixel 10 vs Google Pixel 8a

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GooglePixel 10GooglePixel 8a
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025May 2024
Display
Screen size6.3″6.1″
Resolution2424 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness421 pixels per inch431 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits2,000 nits
Display typeActua display; OLEDActua; OLED
Pixel density422 ppi430 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Always-on display–Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 120 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G5Tensor G3
Memory12 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
Storage type–UFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM
CPUBuilt on TSMC's 3 nm process; Google quotes a CPU 34% faster on average than Tensor G4–
AI engineTPU up to 60% more powerful than Tensor G4's (Google); runs Gemini Nano on the device–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP13 MP
Telephoto camera10.8 MPNone
Optical zoom5×None
Front camera10.5 MP13 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD wide, ƒ/1.70, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical image stabilisation, Macro Focus64 MP Quad PD wide camera; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/1.89 aperture; 80° field of view; 1/1.73" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; Optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor13 MP Ultrawide camera; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 120° field of view; Lens correction
Telephoto camera10.8 MP Dual PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/3.1, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ sensor, optical image stabilisation–
Front camera10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of view13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 96.5° Ultrawide field of view
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 20×; optical quality at 0.6×, 1×, 5× and 10×Super Res Zoom up to 8x
Video recording4K 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 VP9Rear camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; Front camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 5x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264); Audio; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio Magic Eraser
Front video4K at 30/60 fps4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps
Camera featuresCamera 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 sensorBest Take; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Motion Auto-Focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; Ultra HDR; Long Exposure; Astrophotography; Magic Editor; Audio Magic Eraser; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement
Battery and charging
Battery4,970 mAh4,492 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WUp to 7.5 W
Battery life detail24+ 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 cycles24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4404 mAh
Wired chargingUp 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 WUp to 18 W; USB Power Delivery
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2-certified, up to 15 WQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GK2MP5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only)Dual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE80; MIMO; Google Cast
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversity
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight204 g189 g
Thickness8.6 mm8.9 mm
Height × width152.8 × 72 mm152.1 × 72.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP67
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium); at least 32% recycled materials by weightGorilla Glass 3 front; matte composite back; matte aluminium frame
ColoursIndigo, Frost, Lemongrass, ObsidianObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529; 1.5 m immersion depth on the EU labelIP67 under IEC 60529
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 14
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini Live, Magic Cue, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)
Safety featuresSatellite SOS (US), Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, theft protection–
In the boxPixel 10, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool; no chargerPixel 8a; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor

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