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Pixel 10a

Released March 2026

The Pixel 10a is Google's lowest-priced Pixel of 2026, a 6.3-inch phone with the Tensor G4 chip, a 48 MP main and 13 MP ultra wide camera and a 5,100 mAh battery, for buyers who want Pixel software, IP68 and seven years of updates at a mid-range price.

Model history · 7 models, 2020–2026
  1. 2020Pixel 4a (5G)Compare
  2. 2021Pixel 5a (5G)Compare
  3. 2022Pixel 6aCompare
  4. 2023Pixel 7aCompare
  5. 2024Pixel 8aCompare
  6. 2025Pixel 9aCompare
  7. 2026Pixel 10a
Screen
6.3″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Tensor G4
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera
48 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
5,100 mAh
Weight
183 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the Pixel 10a remains one of the best-value phones, with a comfortable flush design, long battery life, a bright display and dependable cameras. The common criticism is how little has changed from the Pixel 9a, with the same chip and camera sensors; TechRadar and Android Central also note the lack of Pixelsnap magnetic charging.

From tomsguide.com, techradar.com and androidcentral.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.3″
Resolution
2424 × 1080
Sharpness
421 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
Display type
Actua display; pOLED
Pixel density
422.2 ppi
Brightness detail
Up to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Screen protection
Corning 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

Chip
Tensor G4
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB

Cameras

Main camera
48 MP
Ultra wide camera
13 MP
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
13 MP
Main camera
48 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 camera
13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of view
Zoom
Super Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×
Video recording
4K 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 video
4K at 30 fps
Camera features
Camera 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

Battery
5,100 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 30 W
Wireless charging
Up to 10 W
Battery life detail
30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh
Wired charging
Up 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)

Connectivity

Satellite messaging
Yes
Mobile network
5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7L
SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity
NFC
Yes
Satellite features
Satellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
183 g
Thickness
9 mm
Height × width
153.9 × 73 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Stylus
No
Materials
Composite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)
Colours
Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian
Buttons
Power button; volume buttons
Water resistance detail
IP68 under IEC 60529
Biometrics
Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock
Sensors
Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
Speakers
Stereo speakers
Microphones
Two microphones with noise suppression

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Android 16
Software updates
Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)
AI features
Gemini 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 box
Pixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool

Storage options

Storage
128 GB
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 5,100 mAh battery (30+ hours, up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver)
  • IP68, Satellite SOS and seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
  • 3,000-nit 120 Hz OLED display with Gorilla Glass 7i

Cons

  • Uses the Tensor G4 chip, the same as the Pixel 9a
  • No telephoto camera, and 8 GB of memory
  • Wireless charging up to 10 W, without Qi2 magnets

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
HonorHONOR 600
6.57″OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 48 GB256 GB – 512 GB200 MP–6,400 mAh185 gApr 2026
SamsungGalaxy A27 5G
6.7″OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 6 Gen 36 GB – 8 GB128 GB – 256 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh200 gJul 2026
SamsungGalaxy A37 5G
6.7″OLED, 120 HzExynos 14806 GB – 8 GB128 GB – 256 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh196 gApr 2026

Previous model: Pixel 9a.

Sources

  1. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570
  2. store.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specs
  3. store.google.com/gb/magazine/pixel-10a-vs-9a
  4. store.google.com/gb/config/pixel_10a
  5. blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-10a
  6. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7106961
  7. support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/10107702

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