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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 5a (5G)

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GooglePixel 10aGooglePixel 5a (5G)
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026August 2021
Display
Screen size6.3″6.34″
Resolution2424 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness421 pixels per inch415 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits–
Display typeActua display; pOLEDFull-screen OLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; hole-punch front camera
Pixel density422.2 ppi413 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 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; more than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh rate confirmed by TechRadar and Tom's Guide
Performance
ChipTensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory8 GB6 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; 6 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° field of view with RAW image 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 with astrophotography; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh4,680 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 mAhTypical 4,680 mAh, minimum 4,620 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 with 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 magnets–
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7LUS G1F8F and Japanese G4S1M variants support sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; no mmWave variant or official UK version; regional bands differ
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; Japanese model also supports FeliCa
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, QZSSUS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; other-region list adds BeiDou
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g183 g
Thickness9 mm8.8 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm156.2 × 73.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP67
StylusNo–
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Metal unibody
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianMostly Black with forest green undertones and olive-coloured power button
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button and volume controls
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP67; 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
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionTwo 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 Assist–
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; USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide

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