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Google Pixel 10 vs Google Pixel 10a

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Google Pixel 10

Google Pixel 10

  • 204 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G5 (3 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 80,500In Stock
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Google Pixel 10a

Google Pixel 10a

  • 183 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 71,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.3-inch OLED screen, IP68 rating and 48 MP main camera, the Google Pixel 10 is the stronger choice: it has optical zoom and more RAM (12 GB) and charges faster wirelessly (15 W), while the Google Pixel 10a is lighter (183 g).

Weight

Google Pixel 10
204 g
Google Pixel 10a
183 g

Performance

Google Pixel 10
Google Tensor G5 (3 nm) processor
Google Pixel 10a
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor

Memory

Google Pixel 10
12 GB RAM in this version
Google Pixel 10a
8 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Google Pixel 10
UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256GB
Google Pixel 10a
UFS 3.1

Battery capacity

Google Pixel 10
4,970 mAh battery capacity
Google Pixel 10a
5,100 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel 10

  • More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • Telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom.
  • Faster wireless charging: 15 W (vs 10 W).
  • Aluminium frame and glass back (vs aluminium frame and plastic back).

Google Pixel 10a

  • Lighter: 183 g (vs 204 g).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 5x telephoto camera48 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceGoogle Tensor G5 processorGoogle Tensor G4 processor
Memory12 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Battery capacity4,970 mAh battery5,100 mAh battery
Charging30 W wired, 15 W wireless charging30 W wired, 10 W wireless charging
Weight204 g183 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
BrandGoogleGoogle
ModelPixel 10Pixel 10a
Announced2025, August 202026, February 18
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, August 28Available. Released 2026, March 05
Model numbersGK2MP, GLBW0, GL066GE1GQ, GV0BP, G4H7L

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Dimensions152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)153.9 x 73 x 9 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight204 g (7.20 oz)183 g (6.46 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Display6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5 (3 nm)Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUPowerVR DXT-48-1536Mali-G715 MP7

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
RAM12GB8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256GBUFS 3.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", PDAF48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front camera10.5 MP, f/2.2, 95˚, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresMulti-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best TakeDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Rear camera video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
BatteryLi-Ion 4970 mAhLi-Po 5100 mAh
Charging30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 minutes 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2 Reverse wired Bypass charging30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 10W wireless Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Operating systemAndroid 16, up to 7 major OS updatesAndroid 16, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + eSIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GK2MP; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GLBW01, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GE1GQ; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - GV0BP, G4H7L
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 46, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GK2MP; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GLBW01, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GE1GQ; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GV0BP; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G4H7L
Network speedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS serviceSatellite SOS support

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsIndigo, Frost, Lemongrass, ObsidianObsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender
Additional featuresSatellite SOS serviceSatellite SOS support

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
SAR (US)1.18 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)—
SAR (EU)0.99 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1173841 (v10), 1411380 (v11) GeekBench: 5857 (v6) 3DMark: 3232 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 1269880 (v10), 1523637 (v11) GeekBench: 4545 (v6) 3DMark: 2683 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness2030 nits max brightness (measured)2169 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-25.7 LUFS (Very good)-26.8 LUFS (Good)
Active use battery scoreActive use score 12:08hActive use score 15:13h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Google Pixel 10a
EnergyClass BClass A
Battery49:23h endurance, 1000 cycles53:14h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass BClass B

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 6.0.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

For most buyers the Google Pixel 10 is the better buy; the Google Pixel 10a makes sense if you want a lighter phone.

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