Pixel 10a vs Pixel 10
Verified 2026-10-02
A factual specification comparison between the Pixel 10a and the Pixel 10.
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Google · SmartphonePixel 10a
- Status
- Released
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-02
Image: Google
Google · SmartphonePixel 10
- Status
- Released · 2025-08-28
- Announced
- Announced 2025-08-20
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-01
Key differences
SpecificationPixel 10aPixel 10
Design & Build
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors (differs) | Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian | Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua display, pOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (60-120Hz) | 6.3-inch (160mm) Actua OLED display |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G5 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options (differs) | 256GB / 8GB RAM | 128GB / 12GB RAM, 256GB / 12GB RAM |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging (differs) | Up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately) | 30W wired (USB-C, PPS) |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Video recording (differs) | 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS; 1080p at 30/60 FPS; front camera 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS | 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS; 1080p at 24/30/60 FPS; front camera 4K at 30/60 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth (differs) | Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity | Bluetooth 6.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers (differs) | Stereo speakers, 2 microphones, noise suppression | Stereo speakers |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Android 16, with seven years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates | Android 16 |
Security & Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication (differs) | Fingerprint unlock, face unlock | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint |
These are specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and the values differ. A difference is not a judgement that either device is better. Showing 10 of 19 differences; the full specifications below include all of them.
Full specifications
differs · Not disclosed: not published by the manufacturer · —: not recorded
SpecificationPixel 10aPixel 10
Design & Build
4 differences
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistance · same on both | |
| Colors (differs) | Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian | Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass |
| Weight (differs) | 183 g | 204 g |
| Dimensions (differs) | 153.9 × 73 × 9 mm | 152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6 mm |
| Build materials (differs) | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i cover glass, composite matte back with satin aluminium frame | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, aluminum frame |
Display
2 differences
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua display, pOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (60-120Hz) | 6.3-inch (160mm) Actua OLED display |
| Peak brightness (nits) | 3000 · same on both | |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 · same on both | |
| Resolution (differs) | 1080×2424 pixels at 422.2 PPI | 1080×2424 pixels (422 PPI), 20:9 aspect ratio |
Performance
2 differences
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G5 |
| Chipset (differs) | Google Tensor G4 with Titan M2 security coprocessor | Google Tensor G5 |
Memory & Storage
1 difference
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options (differs) | 256GB / 8GB RAM | 128GB / 12GB RAM, 256GB / 12GB RAM |
Battery & Charging
3 differences
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging (differs) | Up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately) | 30W wired (USB-C, PPS) |
| Video playback | Not recorded | More than 30 hours |
| Battery capacity (mAh) (differs) | 5100 | 4970 |
| Wireless charging (differs) | Qi-certified wireless charging | 15W (Qi2 with Pixelsnap magnets) |
Camera
1 difference
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras | Wide 48MP, ƒ/1.7; Ultrawide 13MP, ƒ/2.2 | Not recorded |
| Front cameras | Wide 13MP, ƒ/2.2 | Not recorded |
| Video recording (differs) | 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS; 1080p at 30/60 FPS; front camera 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS | 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS; 1080p at 24/30/60 FPS; front camera 4K at 30/60 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS |
Connectivity
3 differences
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth (differs) | Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (single Nano SIM and eSIM) · same on both | |
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, 2x2 MIMO |
| NFC | Yes · same on both | |
| Cellular technology | 5G Sub-6; 4G LTE · same on both | |
| Positioning (differs) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | Dual-Band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 · same on both | |
Audio
1 difference
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers (differs) | Stereo speakers, 2 microphones, noise suppression | Stereo speakers |
Software
1 difference
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Android 16, with seven years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates | Android 16 |
Security & Sensors
1 difference
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication (differs) | Fingerprint unlock, face unlock | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint |
Terms used on this page (10)
- ppi
- Pixels per inch: how densely pixels are packed on the screen.
- Nits
- A unit of screen brightness (candela per square metre). Typical, HDR and outdoor peak figures are measured under different conditions.
- Refresh rate (Hz)
- How many times per second the display can redraw the image.
- IP rating
- Ingress protection under IEC 60529: the first digit rates dust protection, the second water protection, each under the manufacturer's stated test conditions.
- mAh and Wh
- Battery capacity. mAh is charge; Wh also accounts for voltage, so it is the more comparable energy figure across device types.
- eSIM
- A SIM built into the device and activated digitally instead of a physical card.
- Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds wider channels and multi-link operation. Real speeds depend on the router and network.
- Aperture (ƒ-number)
- A lower ƒ-number means a wider lens opening that lets in more light.
- OLED
- A display whose pixels emit their own light, so black areas can be fully dark; LCDs use a separate backlight.
- Qi2 / MagSafe
- Wireless charging standards with magnetic alignment; the quoted wattage is the maximum with a compatible charger.
Sources & verification
Pixel 10a
Verified 2026-10-02- Google LLCManufacturerTier 1
- Google LLCManufacturerTier 1
Pixel 10
Verified 2026-10-01- GoogleManufacturer newsroomTier 1
- Google LLCManufacturerTier 1
- Google LLCManufacturerTier 1
- GSMArena — Google Pixel 10Independent technical sourceTier 2
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation, as is the case for some facts here.