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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 5

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GooglePixel 10aGooglePixel 5
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026October 2020
Display
Screen size6.3″6″
Resolution2424 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness421 pixels per inch430 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits–
Display typeActua display; pOLEDFlexible OLED; 19.5:9 aspect ratio; hole-punch camera
Pixel density422.2 ppi432 ppi
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 6
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)Smooth Display up to 90 Hz; HDR support; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour
Performance
ChipTensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB
CPU–64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.4/2.2/1.8 GHz; Titan M security module
GPU–Adreno 620
Storage type–128 GB storage; 8 GB LPDDR4x RAM; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera48 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP16 MP
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″ sensorf/2.2; 1.0 μm pixels; 118.7° maximum field of view with RAW capture enabled
Front camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of viewf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 83° 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 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps
Front video4K at 30 fps1080p 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 ShotNight Sight in Portrait Mode; astrophotography; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan; Super Res Zoom
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh4,080 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingUp to 10 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAhTypical 4,080 mAh, minimum 4,000 mAh; maker claims all-day use or up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver
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 the supplied USB-C adaptor; USB-PD 2.0; actual rates may vary
Wireless chargingQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnetsQi-compatible wireless charging; charger sold separately; maker hardware sheet does not specify wattage
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)Battery Share wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices; cases can interfere and charging reduces phone battery life
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7LUK GTT9Q supports sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; US GD1YQ adds mmWave; network and operator dependent
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM; 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
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; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone jack
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSDual-band GNSS; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC outside the US
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g151 g
Thickness9 mm8 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm144.7 × 70.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Back housing made from 100% recycled aluminium
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianJust Black, Sorta Sage
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button and volume controls
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68; charger and accessories are not water or dust resistant; protection can diminish with wear, repair or damage
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; spectral and flicker sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 11
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 at least three years
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistRecorder with on-device transcription and audio editing; Google Assistant; Hold for Me launched as a US preview, not a UK launch feature
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protectionPersonal Safety app; functions vary by region
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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