Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 7a
The Google Pixel 10a scores 7.1 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 7a scores 6.2. The Google Pixel 10a leads in display, performance, battery, design, software support and value for money, while the Google Pixel 7a is ahead in camera. The Google Pixel 10a is the newer phone, announced Feb 18, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 10a
- Bigger battery 5,100 mAh vs 4,385 mAh
- Faster wired charging 30 W vs 18 W
- Bigger screen 6.3 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP67
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 5 years
Why choose the Google Pixel 7a
- Sharper display 429 ppi vs 422 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 7a
Overall
7.1
6.2
Display
8.0
7.3
Performance
6.2
5.5
Camera
6.2
6.4
Battery
5.2
4.0
Design
8.0
7.7
Software support
9.2
7.4
Value for money
5.0
3.8
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 7a
Size
6.3 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
429 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
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Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 7a
Process
4 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
2.85 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G710 MP7
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 7a
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.73"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
13 MP
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front video
4K@30
4K@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 7a
Capacity
5,100 mAh
4,385 mAh
Wired charging
30 W
18 W
Wireless charging
10 W
7.5 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 7a
Dimensions
153.9 × 73 × 9 mm
152 × 72.9 × 9 mm
Thickness
9 mm
9 mm
Weight
183 g
193.5 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Plastic
Plastic
Water resistance
IP68
IP67
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 7a
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 7a
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 13
OS updates
7 years
5 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 7a
Announced
Feb 18, 2026
May 10, 2023
Released
Mar 5, 2026
May 10, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$499
$499
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