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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel Fold

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GooglePixel 10aGooglePixel Fold
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026June 2023
Display
Screen size6.3″7.6″
Resolution2424 × 10802208 × 1840
Sharpness421 pixels per inch378 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits1,450 nits
Cover screen–5.8″, 2092 × 1080, 120 Hz
Display typeActua display; pOLEDInner OLED; 6:5 aspect ratio
Pixel density422.2 ppiInner 380 ppi; cover 408 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Inner up to 1000 nits HDR; cover up to 1200 nits HDR and 1550 nits peak; maker measures HDR at 100% on-pixel ratio and peak at 5%
Always-on display–Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iInner Ultra-Thin Glass with protective plastic layer; cover Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
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)Inner and cover HDR support; 1,000,000:1 contrast; 24-bit colour; 16 million colours; 120 Hz depends on app and content
Cover screen–Cover OLED; 17.4:9 aspect ratio
Performance
ChipTensor G4Google Tensor G2
Memory8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–Octa-core Cortex-X1, Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 CPU identified by Notebookcheck; Titan M2 security coprocessor and Tensor security core
GPU–ARM Mali-G710 MP7 identified by Notebookcheck
Storage type–12 GB LPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.1 storage; UK, US and Germany offer 256/512 GB, Japan 256 GB only; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP10.8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10.8 MP
Optical zoomNone5×
Front camera13 MP9.5 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisationQuad PD; f/1.7; 0.8 μm pixels; 82° field of view; 1/2-inch sensor; optical image stabilisation and closed-loop autofocus
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensorf/2.2; 1.25 μm pixels; 121.1° field of view; 1/3-inch sensor; lens correction
Telephoto camera–Dual PD; f/3.05; 1.22 μm pixels; 21.9° field of view; 1/3.1-inch sensor
Front camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of viewOuter dual PD camera with f/2.2, 1.22 μm pixels, 84° field of view and fixed focus; inner 8 MP camera with f/2.0, 1.12 μm pixels, 84° field of view and fixed focus
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×Super Res Zoom up to 20×; digital video zoom up to 20× in the default camera's 1080p/30 fps mode
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 or 1080p at 30/60 fps; rear 10-bit HDR; slow motion up to 240 fps; stabilised 4K time lapse; astrophotography time lapse; HEVC and AVC
Front video4K at 30 fpsOuter 4K or 1080p at 30/60 fps; inner 1080p at 30 fps; Rear Camera Selfie video
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 ShotLaser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor; optical and electronic stabilisation; Cinematic Pan; 4K locked and 1080p active video stabilisation; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh4,821 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 mAh4727 mAh minimum; maker claims beyond 24 hours of mixed use and up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; 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 WUSB-PD 3.0 PPS fast charging with Google's optional 30 W USB-C charger; maker does not specify the phone's maximum input wattage
Wireless chargingQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnetsQi-certified; maximum wireless charging wattage not published
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7LUK G9FPL supports 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave; LTE; band enablement and service depend on region and operator
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM; dual SIM; operator dependent
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E 802.11ax; UK, US and Germany support 2.4/5/6 GHz, HE160 and MIMO; Japanese specification omits 6 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas
Ultra Wideband–Ultra-Wideband chip for ranging and spatial orientation
NFCYesNFC works only when folded; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese model
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSDual-band GNSS; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; BeiDou and NavIC outside the US
Design
TypeStandardFoldable
Weight183 g283 g
Thickness9 mm12.1 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm139.7 × 79.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IPX8
Size unfolded–139.7 × 158.7 × 5.8 mm
StylusNo–
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Gorilla Glass Victus back and cover; polished aluminium frame; fingerprint-resistant coating; polished multi-alloy steel hinge with dual-axis quad-cam mechanism and 180° range
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianObsidian and Porcelain; availability varies by region and channel
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button and volume controls
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529Not waterproof or dust-proof; water resistance diminishes with wear or damage; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockFingerprint sensor in power button; Face Unlock on the outer display only
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effect
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers; Spatial Audio requires compatible content, app and headphones or earbuds
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 13
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)Google's current policy provides five years of OS and security updates from first Google Store availability in the US, with possible Pixel Drops
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistSplit-screen apps and drag-and-drop between supported apps; tabletop and tent postures; Private Compute Core for features such as Now Playing and Smart Reply
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protectionTitan M2 and Trusty hardware security; anti-phishing and anti-malware protection; camera and microphone toggles; security and privacy settings
In the boxPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool1 m USB-C to USB-C cable rated USB 2.0; Quick Start Guide; Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor

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