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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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GooglePixel 10aGooglePixel 9 Pro Fold
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026September 2024
Display
Screen size6.3″8″
Resolution2424 × 10802152 × 2076
Sharpness421 pixels per inch374 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits2,700 nits
Cover screen–6.3″, 2424 × 1080, 120 Hz
Display typeActua display; pOLED8-inch (204 mm) Super Actua Flex display (LTPO); OLED
Pixel density422.2 ppi373 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 1,600 nits (HDR) and up to 2,700 nits peak brightness (HDR measured at 100% on-pixel ratio, peak at 5%)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iUltra-thin glass inside; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the cover screen
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 (1–120 Hz); HDR support; >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours
Cover screen–6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua display; 20:9 aspect ratio; OLED at 422 ppi; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); up to 1,800 nits (HDR) and up to 2,700 nits (peak brightness); >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Performance
ChipTensor G4Tensor G4
Memory8 GB16 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP10.5 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10.8 MP
Optical zoomNone5×
Front camera13 MP10 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisation48 MP Quad PD wide, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 82° field of view, 1/2″ image sensor
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor10.5 MP Dual PD ultrawide with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 127° field of view, 1/3.4″ image sensor
Telephoto camera–10.8 MP Dual PD telephoto, ƒ/3.1 aperture, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ image sensor, 5x optical zoom
Front camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of view10 MP Dual PD cover-screen camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° field of view; 10 MP Dual PD inner camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° field of view
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×Optical quality at 0.5x, 1x and 5x; Super Res Zoom up to 20x
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 AVC4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; slow motion up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; digital zoom up to 20x; HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264)
Front video4K at 30 fps4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 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 ShotPro controls; Add Me; Macro Focus; Night Sight; hands-free Astrophotography; Portrait mode; Face Unblur; Long Exposure; Real Tone; Panorama; Top Shot; Frequent Faces; Dual Screen preview; Rear Camera Selfie; Tabletop mode hands-free shots; Made You Look; Magic Editor; Magic Eraser; Best Take; Photo Unblur; Zoom Enhance; Portrait Light; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor; optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephoto
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh4,650 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 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 mAh24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,560 mAh
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 WFast charging with the Google 45 W USB-C Charger (sold separately); Google doesn't give a wattage
Wireless chargingQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnetsQi-certified; not compatible with Pixel Stand
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7L5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave; 4G LTE; UK model GGH2X
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMDual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas
Ultra Wideband–Ultra-wideband chip for ranging and spatial orientation
NFCYesNFC
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activationSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC)
Design
TypeStandardFoldable
Weight183 g257 g
Thickness9 mm10.5 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm155.2 × 77.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IPX8
Size unfolded–155.2 × 150.2 × 5.1 mm
StylusNo–
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; satin metal frame; hinge of multi-alloy steel with an aerospace-grade, high-strength aluminium alloy cover; 100% recycled aluminium in the housings, hinge and camera visor
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianObsidian, Porcelain
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume controls
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IPX8 (water only, no dust rating) under IEC standard 60529; up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock with either front camera, folded or unfolded
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity sensor; ambient light sensor; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effect sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers; spatial audio
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones; noise suppression; audio zoom
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 14
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first availability on the US Google Store
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGemini; Gemini Nano; Gemini Live; Pixel Screenshots; Pixel Studio; Circle to Search
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protectionSatellite SOS; Emergency SOS; crisis alerts; Car Crash Detection; Safety Check; Emergency Location Service; Android Earthquake Alerts System
In the boxPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPixel 9 Pro Fold, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool

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