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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 4a

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GooglePixel 10aGooglePixel 4a
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026August 2020
Display
Screen size6.3″5.81″
Resolution2424 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness421 pixels per inch444 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits–
Display typeActua display; pOLEDFull-screen OLED with hole-punch camera; 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density422.2 ppi443 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 7iCorning 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)HDR support; greater than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh identified by Notebookcheck
Performance
ChipTensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Memory8 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB
CPU–64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz; Titan M security module
GPU–Adreno 618
Storage type–6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.0 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/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° 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+ with dual exposure controls; Portrait Mode; Top Shot; Night Sight with astrophotography; fused video stabilisation
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh3,140 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 mAhOriginal typical capacity 3,140 mAh; Google's Android 13 update from 8 January 2025 reduces available capacity and charging performance on affected Pixel 4a units, not all units; related support programme ended 8 January 2026
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 WOriginal rating up to 18 W using supplied USB-PD 2.0 adaptor; charging performance reduced on units affected by Google's January 2025 battery update
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 G4H7LUK G025N supports LTE Cat 12 download up to 600 Mbps and Cat 5 upload up to 75 Mbps; no 5G; first sold in the US on 20 August 2020
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; A2DP; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFCYesNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese G025M
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; 3.5 mm headphone jack; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou outside the US
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g143 g
Thickness9 mm8.2 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm144 × 69.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
StylusNo–
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Soft-touch polycarbonate unibody
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianJust Black in the UK; Barely Blue also sold in the US and Japan
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button and volume controls
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
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 10
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)No longer receives regular Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three years; separate battery-related Android 13 update issued in January 2025
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGoogle Assistant; Recorder with on-device English transcription and Google Docs sharing; Live Caption for audio, video and calls at launch in English
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protectionPersonal Safety app with emergency sharing and car crash detection; language, country and network restrictions apply
In the boxPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolUK package includes 18 W USB-C power adaptor, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool and quick start guide; earbuds included only in certain other regions

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