Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9a
Comparison between Google Pixel 10a, Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 9a: 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 most complete choice for anyone seeking a very bright display, faster charging and newer connectivity. Pixel 8a keeps one clear camera advantage, while Pixel 9a stays close to the 10a in several areas.
The 10a has a 6.3″ pOLED display reaching 3,000 nits, versus 2,000 nits on the 8a and 2,700 nits on the 9a. Its usable surface is 84.3%, compared with 81.6% and 83.5%. The 5,100 mAh battery and 30W charging beat the 8a’s 4,492 mAh and 18W; the 9a matches 5,100 mAh but charges at 23W. The 10a also brings Bluetooth 6.0, while both others use Bluetooth 5.3.
The Pixel 8a answers with a 64MP main camera and 1/1.72″ sensor, ahead of the 10a’s 48MP and 1/2″ and the 9a’s 48MP and 1/1.96″. The 10a and 9a share Tensor G4, 3.1 GHz, an f/1.7 aperture and IP68; only the 10a offers 10W wireless charging. The 9a is a sensible buy only if it costs less, and the 8a also needs a lower price to offset its compromises.
Google Pixel 10a
Google Pixel 10a is the better buy for anyone seeking a 3,000-nit display, 30W charging and Bluetooth 6.0.
Google Pixel 9a
Google Pixel 9a is the better buy only if it costs less: its 5,100 mAh battery and Tensor G4 do not separate it from the 10a.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 10a, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 5.8 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 10a, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3 · Bluetooth 5.3
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,000 nits
- against 2,000 nits · 2,700 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 18 W · 23 W
- Wireless charging power
- 10 W
- against 7.5 W · 7.5 W
Google Pixel 8a, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5 · DDR5
- Microphone Count
- 3
- against 2 · 2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.91 GHz | 3.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,523,637 | 1,193,520 | 1,497,290 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | — | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | — | 4,500 |
| 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. | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core processor with one 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,683 Best value | 2,427 | 2,630 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Fog, Pink, Lavender, White, Blue, Grey, Green | Black, White, Blue, Green | Black, White, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.9 mm Best value | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73 mm | 72.7 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Body Height | 153.9 mm | 152.1 mm | 154.7 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 188 g | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % Best value | 81.6 % | 83.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Metal, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP67 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m Best value | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,492 mAh | 5,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 18 W | 23 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h Best value | 40 h 6 min | 52 h |
| Wireless charging power | 10 W Best value | 7.5 W | 7.5 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | OLED | pOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits Best value | 2,000 nits | 2,700 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 6.1″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,424 px Best value | 2,400 px | 2,424 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 430 ppi Best value | 422 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 | 1,000,000 :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 | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 14 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 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 B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 3G UMTS B25, 3G UMTS B26, 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 B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 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 n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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/n/ac, 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 | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | 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 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — | 1.39 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 10a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 549 € | — | 549 € |
| Launch price (USD) | — | 549 $ | — |
| Model numbers | GE1GQ, GV0BP, G4H7L | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 |
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