A few months after the first leaks started circulating, the Google Pixel 10a is finally official. And if you’ve been following the rumors, there aren’t many surprises. The specs are familiar, but it does tighten a few screws and leans even harder on software to make its case.
The Pixel 10a keeps the same 6.3-inch Actua display as before, but Google has slightly increased peak brightness to 3,000 nits, up from 2,700 nits on the Pixel 9a. The phone also retains its IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
One of the more practical upgrades comes in the form of new screen protection. The Pixel 10a now uses Gorilla Glass 7i instead of Gorilla Glass 3. According to Google, the new Glass can survive drops from up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) and is more scratch-resistant than before.
As a Google phone, the software is the big talk for the Pixel 10a. It comes pre-installed with Android 16 out of the box and is promised seven years of software updates. It also comes with suites of AI features, from Gemini Assistant to Gemini Live.
The hardware powering it, however, remains the same. The Pixel 10a runs on the same Tensor G4 chipset as the Pixel 9a. Even the RAM and storage are the same at 8GB and 128GB or 256GB, respectively.
The Pixel 10a also retains the camera setup. It has a 48MP main rear lens with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide and a 13MP selfie camera. New here are the AI-features like Camera Coach, Auto Best Take, and Add Me.
Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a: What’s different?
The difference for Pixel 10a comes on the design side. Its back is now made of 81% recycled plastic. Google has also introduced a new Pixel 10a Case made from 36 percent recycled plastic, color-matched to the phone. Neither the device nor the case includes built-in magnets.
Google also says the Pixel 10a uses more recycled materials than any previous Pixel a-series phone. It’s the first in the lineup to include recycled cobalt, copper, gold, and tungsten, making up at least 36 percent of the product by weight. The aluminum frame is made from 100 percent recycled material, and the packaging is completely plastic-free.
You can get the Google Pixel 10a in Fog, Obsidian, Berry, and Lavender. Its price starts at Rs 50,000 (8/128GB) in India, and at $499 in the US. Pre-order starts today, while it will go on open sale starting March 5.
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