Google Pixel 10 vs Google Pixel 10a
The Google Pixel 10 scores 7.1 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 10a scores 6.5. The Google Pixel 10 leads in performance, camera and design, while the Google Pixel 10a is ahead in value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 10a cost $300 less ($499 vs $799). The Google Pixel 10a is the newer phone, announced Feb 18, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 10
- Faster wireless charging 15 W vs 10 W
- More RAM 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Thinner 8.6 mm vs 9 mm
- Better selfie video 4K@60 vs 4K@30
Why choose the Google Pixel 10a
- Bigger battery 5,100 mAh vs 4,970 mAh
- Faster wired charging 30 W vs 29 W
- Lower launch price $499 vs $799
- Newer model Feb 18, 2026 vs Aug 20, 2025
- Lighter 183 g vs 204 g
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Overall
7.1
6.5
Display
8.2
8.2
Performance
7.1
6.0
Camera
7.5
6.2
Battery
5.6
5.5
Design
8.5
8.0
Value for money
5.5
5.7
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Size
6.3 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, Actua display
OLED, Actua
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1080 × 2424 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
422 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
3,000 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.78 GHz
3.1 GHz
GPU
PowerVR DXT-48-1536
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
13 MP
Telephoto
10.8 MP, 5× optical
—
Optical zoom
5×
—
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
10.5 MP
13 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Capacity
4,970 mAh
5,100 mAh
Wired charging
29 W
30 W
Wireless charging
15 W
10 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm
153.9 × 73 × 9 mm
Thickness
8.6 mm
9 mm
Weight
204 g
183 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Plastic
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
eSIM only
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian
Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 16
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Announced
Aug 20, 2025
Feb 18, 2026
Released
Aug 28, 2025
Mar 5, 2026
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$799
$499
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