Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 10
Comparison between Google Pixel 10a and Google Pixel 10: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Google Pixel 10 is the pick for performance and photography: its 12 GB of RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and telephoto camera put it ahead. Pixel 10a suits buyers who value lower weight and efficiency, with 183 g and an A energy rating. Their overall scores are 8.0 and 7.6, a meaningful lead but not one that matters equally to everyone.
For performance, Pixel 10 combines Google Tensor G5, 12 GB, and UFS 4.0, versus Google Tensor G4, 8 GB, and UFS 3.1 in Pixel 10a. It also supports 15 W wireless charging versus 10 W. The displays are effectively even: both have 6.3″, 120 Hz, and 3,000 nits; the 10a uses pOLED and the 10 uses OLED.
Pixel 10 adds a telephoto camera and 4K recording at 24 fps, while Pixel 10a has a 13 MP front camera versus 10.5 MP. For battery, the 10a reaches 53 h per cycle versus 49 h and has an A rating versus B. Both share 30 W fast charging, IP68, and Wi‑Fi 6E.
Google Pixel 10a
Pixel 10a is better for buyers seeking a lighter phone, with 183 g, 53 h per cycle, and an A energy rating.
Google Pixel 10
Google Pixel 10 is the better buy for photography and performance, thanks to 12 GB of RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and its telephoto camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 10, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 10a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,523,637
- against 1,411,380
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 204 g
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B
Google Pixel 10, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G5 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.78 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,523,637 Best value | 1,411,380 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | 2,267 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | 5,712 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4, 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 and 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A520. | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.78 GHz Cortex-X4, 5×3.05 GHz Cortex-A725, and 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A520. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,683 | 3,232 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Fog, Pink, Lavender, White, Blue, Grey, Green | Blue, White, Green, Black, Yellow, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 153.9 mm | 152.8 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 204 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 86.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,970 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h Best value | 49 h |
| Wireless charging power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,424 px | 2,424 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 422 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n46, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2 | Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.39 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 549 € | — |
| Model numbers | GE1GQ, GV0BP, G4H7L | GK2MP, GLBW0, GL066 |
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