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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 3a

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GooglePixel 10aGooglePixel 3a
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026May 2019
Display
Screen size6.3″5.6″
Resolution2424 × 10802220 × 1080
Sharpness421 pixels per inch441 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness3,000 nits–
Display typeActua display; pOLEDFull-screen OLED; 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density422.2 ppi441 ppi
Always-on display–Always-on display; Now Playing
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iAsahi Dragontrail Glass identified by Notebookcheck
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)100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16 million colours; D67 white point
Performance
ChipTensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 670
Memory8 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB64 GB
CPU–64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.0 GHz + 1.7 GHz; Titan M security module
GPU–Google's historical hardware sheet lists Adreno 615; Notebookcheck identifies Adreno 616
Storage type–4 GB LPDDR4x RAM; eMMC storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera48 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP8 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisationDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.8; 1.4 μm pixels; 76° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor–
Front camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of viewf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of view
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×–
Video recording4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; digital zoom up to 5×; slow motion up to 240 fps; Cinematic Pan; Macro Focus Video; HEVC and AVCRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fps
Front video4K at 30 fps1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps
Camera featuresCamera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top ShotHDR+; Portrait Mode; Super Res Zoom; Night Sight; time lapse
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh3,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingUp to 10 WNone
Battery life detail30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAhMaker claims up to 30 hours with a mixed-use profile and always-on display off; actual endurance varies
Wired chargingUp to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 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 using supplied USB-PD 2.0 adaptor; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging; actual results vary
Wireless chargingQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnets–
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7LEurope including UK supports LTE Cat 11 download up to 600 Mbps and Cat 5 upload up to 75 Mbps; three-carrier aggregation; 2x2 MIMO; no 5G
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM in selected markets, including the UK; operator dependent
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMODual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.0 + LE; aptX and aptX HD
NFCYesNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese models
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone jack
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSGPS and GLONASS; BeiDou and Galileo outside the US and Puerto Rico
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g147 g
Thickness9 mm8.2 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm151.3 × 70.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
StylusNo–
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Polycarbonate unibody
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianJust Black, Clearly White and Purple-ish; availability varies by market
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesture
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529–
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor Hub; haptics
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 9 Pie
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)No longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was three years
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGoogle Assistant with Active Edge; Call Screen initially available in English in the US and Canada; Google Maps AR walking preview required Street View coverage, a good data connection and good lighting
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection–
In the boxPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool18 W USB-C power adaptor and Quick Switch adaptor confirmed in Google's launch announcement

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