Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Comparison between Google Pixel 10a and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: 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 10a is the sensible choice for anyone seeking a lighter phone, longer endurance and a stronger front or ultrawide camera. Pixel 10 Pro Fold suits buyers who need performance, storage and a large foldable display: 16 GB of RAM, up to 1 TB and 8 inches versus 8 GB, 256 GB and 6.3 inches.
Pixel 10a weighs 183 g versus 258 g and delivers 53 h per cycle versus 47 h; it also adds reverse charging and an A efficiency rating. Pixel 10 Pro Fold counters with 15 W wireless charging versus 10 W and 88.4% usable surface versus 84.3%. Its 8-inch LTPO OLED panel with 2,076 px horizontal resolution contrasts with the 6.3-inch pOLED and 1,080 px of the 10a, although the Pixel 10a is denser at 422 ppi versus 374 ppi.
For performance and connectivity, Pixel 10 Pro Fold brings Google Tensor G5, UFS 4.0, Wi-Fi 7 and 16 GB of RAM; the 10a uses Google Tensor G4, UFS 3.1, Wi-Fi 6E and 8 GB. The 10a retains specific camera advantages: its main camera has 0.8 µm pixels versus 0.5 µm, and its ultrawide is 13 MP versus 10.5 MP; the Fold adds a telephoto camera that the 10a lacks.
Google Pixel 10a
Google Pixel 10a is the better buy for lightness and endurance: it weighs 183 g and delivers 53 h per cycle.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the better buy for performance and storage, with 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 10a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,523,637
- against 1,467,097
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 374 ppi
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 258 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against pOLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,523,637 Best value | 1,467,097 |
| 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 Cortex-X4, Cortex-A725, and Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,683 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Fog, Pink, Lavender, White, Blue, Grey, Green | Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 10.8 mm |
| Body Width | 73 mm | 150.4 mm |
| Body Height | 153.9 mm | 155.2 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 258 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 88.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B Best value | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 5.2 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 5,015 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h Best value | 47 h |
| Wireless charging power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 1:1 |
| Display Technology | pOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 2,076 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,424 px Best value | 2,152 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi Best value | 374 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, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, LTPO, Variable Refresh Rate, DCI-P3, Mohs Level 5, 120Hz, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.4″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + 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 B9, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 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 n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band | Tri-Band, 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 | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, Tethering, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, USB Host 3.2 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.39 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 549 € | — |
| Model numbers | GE1GQ, GV0BP, G4H7L | GU0NP, GM66V |
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