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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GooglePixel 10a

Fully verifiedSmartphoneReleased

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GooglePixel 10

Fully verifiedSmartphoneReleased · 2025-08-28Announced 2025-08-20

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Key differences

Specification	Pixel 10a	Pixel 10
Colors	Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian	Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass
Display	160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua display, pOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (60-120Hz)	6.3-inch (160mm) Actua OLED display
Chipset model name	Google Tensor G4	Google Tensor G5
Wired charging	Up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately)	30W wired (USB-C, PPS)
Video recording	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
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity	Bluetooth 6.0
Speakers	Stereo speakers, 2 microphones, noise suppression	Stereo speakers
Operating system at launch	Android 16, with seven years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates	Android 16
Biometric authentication	Fingerprint unlock, face unlock	Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint
Weight	183 g	204 g

Facts shown above are the specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and those values differ — not an indication that either device is better. Showing 10 of 19 differing facts, spread across categories — see the full specification table below for the rest.

Configurations

Pixel 10a

256GB / 8GB RAM

Pixel 10

128GB / 12GB RAM
256GB / 12GB RAM

Cameras

Pixel 10a

Rear · Wide: 48MP, ƒ/1.7
Rear · Ultrawide: 13MP, ƒ/2.2
Front · Wide: 13MP, ƒ/2.2

Pixel 10

No camera data recorded.

Specifications

Specification	Pixel 10a	Pixel 10
Design & Build
Water resistance	IP68 dust and water resistance	IP68 dust and water resistance
Colors	Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian	Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass
Weight	183 g	204 g
Dimensions	153.9 × 73 × 9 mm	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6 mm
Build materials	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i cover glass, composite matte back with satin aluminium frame	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, aluminum frame
Display
Display	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	3000
Refresh rate (Hz)	120	120
Resolution	1080×2424 pixels at 422.2 PPI	1080×2424 pixels (422 PPI), 20:9 aspect ratio
Performance
Chipset model name	Google Tensor G4	Google Tensor G5
Chipset	Google Tensor G4 with Titan M2 security coprocessor	Google Tensor G5
Battery & Charging
Wired charging	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	—	More than 30 hours
Battery capacity (mAh)	5100	4970
Wireless charging	Qi-certified wireless charging	15W (Qi2 with Pixelsnap magnets)
Camera
Video recording	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
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity	Bluetooth 6.0
SIM	Dual SIM (single Nano SIM and eSIM)	Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz, 2x2 MIMO	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, 2x2 MIMO
NFC	Yes	Yes
Cellular technology	5G Sub-6; 4G LTE	5G Sub-6; 4G LTE
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS	Dual-Band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC
USB	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.2
Audio
Speakers	Stereo speakers, 2 microphones, noise suppression	Stereo speakers
Software
Operating system at launch	Android 16, with seven years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates	Android 16
Security & Sensors
Biometric authentication	Fingerprint unlock, face unlock	Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint

Sources & verification

Pixel 10a

Verified 2026-10-02

Google LLCManufacturer
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Google LLCManufacturer
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Pixel 10

Verified 2026-10-01

GoogleManufacturer newsroom
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Google LLCManufacturer
Tier 1
Google LLCManufacturer
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GSMArena — Google Pixel 10Independent technical source
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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.