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Google Pixel vs Google Pixel 10a

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GooglePixelGooglePixel 10a
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2016March 2026
Display
Screen size5″6.3″
Resolution1920 × 10802424 × 1080
Sharpness441 pixels per inch421 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate–120 Hz
Peak brightness–3,000 nits
Display typeAMOLED FHD; 1920 × 1080 pixel resolution confirmed by Expert Reviews; 16:9 aspect ratioActua display; pOLED
Pixel density441 ppi422.2 ppi
Brightness detail–Up to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4; oleophobic coatingCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features–Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 821Tensor G4
Memory4 GB8 GB
Storage32 GB, 128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU64-bit quad-core CPU; 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz–
GPUAdreno 530–
Storage type4 GB LPDDR4 RAM; no microSD slot–
Cameras
Main camera12.3 MP48 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone13 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP13 MP
Main cameraf/2.0; 1.55 μm pixels; phase-detection and laser-detection autofocus; CRI-90 dual-LED flash48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor
Front cameraf/2.4; 1.4 μm pixels13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of view
Zoom–Super Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 240 fps and 1080p slow motion at 120 fps4K 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 AVC
Front videoHD at 30 fps4K at 30 fps
Camera featuresHDR+; Smartburst; Lens Blur; video stabilisation; double-twist gesture switches between camerasCamera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top Shot
Battery and charging
Battery2,770 mAh5,100 mAh
Wired charging–Up to 30 W
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 13 hours–
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 10 W
Battery life detailNon-removable; maker claims up to 19 days standby, 26 hours talk, 13 hours Wi-Fi or LTE browsing, 13 hours video and 110 hours audio; actual results vary30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh
Wired chargingSupplied USB-C 18 W charger; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging; actual results varyUp 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 W
Wireless charging–Qi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnets
Charges other devices–Not supported (no Battery Share)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight143 g183 g
Thickness8.58 mm9 mm
Height × width143.84 × 69.54 mm153.9 × 73 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Stylus–No
MaterialsAnodised aluminium and Gorilla Glass 4; tapered body measures 7.31 mm at the bottom and 8.58 mm at the topComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)
ColoursVery Silver, Quite Black and Really Blue; Really Blue was US-only at launchLavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian
ButtonsPower button and volume controlsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detail–IP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint readerFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; barometer; proximity and ambient light; Hall sensor; Android Sensor HubProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
SpeakersBottom-firing speaker; adaptive audio amplifierStereo speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones; two front and one rearTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 16
Software updatesNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policySeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)
AI featuresGoogle Assistant introduced at launchGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist
Safety features–Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection
In the boxUSB-C to USB-C cable rated USB 2.0; USB-C 18 W 9 V/2 A charger; SIM tool; Quick Switch adaptor; USB-A to USB-C cable rated USB 3.0; quick-start packet; earbuds included in India and AustraliaPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network4G LTE with three-carrier aggregation; UK/rest-of-world variant has FDD LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32 and TDD LTE 38/39/40/41; no 5G5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7L
SIMOne nano-SIM slotNano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity
NFCNFCYes
Satellite features–Satellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation
USBUSB-C 3.1; 3.5 mm headphone jackUSB Type-C 3.2
PositioningGPS and GLONASS; digital compassGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS

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