Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 10
Comparison between Google Pixel 9a 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
The Google Pixel 10 is the stronger pick for performance, camera options and charging, with 12 GB of RAM and a telephoto camera. The Pixel 9a suits buyers who prioritize lower weight and longer endurance per cycle.
The Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 outpaces the Pixel 9a’s Tensor G4 in Geekbench 6: 2267 vs 1600 single-core and 5712 vs 4500 multi-core. It also has 12 GB of RAM and UFS 4.0, compared with 8 GB and UFS 3.1 in the 9a. Both screens measure 6.3″; peak brightness is 3000 nits on the 10 and 2700 nits on the 9a.
The Pixel 10 adds a telephoto camera, which the 9a lacks; the 9a’s front camera has 13 MP vs 10.5 MP. The 10 charges at 30 W and wirelessly at 15 W, against 23 W and 7.5 W for the 9a. In return, the Pixel 9a weighs 186 g vs 204 g and delivers 52 h per cycle vs 49 h.
Google Pixel 9a
The Google Pixel 9a is the better buy for buyers who value lower weight and longer endurance: it weighs 186 g and lasts 52 h per cycle.
Google Pixel 10
The Google Pixel 10 is the better buy for performance-focused buyers, with 12 GB of RAM, UFS 4.0 and the Tensor G5.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 10, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,497,290
- against 1,411,380
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 204 g
- Battery Endurance
- 52 h
- against 49 h
Google Pixel 10, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9a | 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 | 1,497,290 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 processor with one 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | 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 | 2,630 | 3,232 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Pink | Blue, White, Green, Black, Yellow, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 152.8 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 204 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 86.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, 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 9a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,970 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h Best value | 49 h |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 15 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| 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 |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, 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 9a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9a | 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 9a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9a | 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 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 | 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, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 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, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| 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 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | 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 | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.39 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 549 € | — |
| Model numbers | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | GK2MP, GLBW0, GL066 |
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