The Google Pixel 10a uses more recycled materials than any previous Pixel phone. Sadly, this also extends to the specifications as this is mostly the same device as the Pixel 9a. We’ll get to that in a second, first let’s look at 10a’s green credentials. It is the first in the A-series to use recycled cobalt, copper, gold and tungsten (at least 36% by weight). Its aluminum frame uses 100% recycled materials and the packaging is 100% plastic-free.
The Pixel 10a is powered by the same Tensor G4 chipset as the 9a and other Pixel 9-series models. The chip comes from Samsung’s 4nm foundry. The RAM capacity remains unchanged at 8GB and the storage also remains unchanged – you can choose between 128GB and 256GB. In short, the performance will be exactly the same as last year.
The new model will launch with Android 16 out of the box and will receive up to 7 years of software updates. This includes Pixel Drops, which often bring innovative new features. The 10a will rely heavily on software features, including things like Gemini Assistant and Gemini Live (voice control instead of typing), to stand out from mid-rangers from other brands.
The 10a is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance as before. It upgrades to a new screen glass – Gorilla Glass 7i (replacing the GG3). The glass can survive a drop from 1 meter/3.3 feet and is more scratch-resistant than before. The back is made of plastic (81% recycled). The display is the same 6.3” Actua panel as before, with a slightly higher peak brightness of 3,000 nits (up from 2,700 nits).
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Google has reworked the internal design of the Pixel 10a to make repairs easier. Externally, it looks almost exactly like the 9a with a flush camera island, which, to be fair, is a very rare design these days.
The cameras themselves haven’t changed either – there’s a 48MP main and a 13MP ultra-wide. Google is betting on features like Camera Coach (using Gemini to give you photography tips), Auto Best Take (for group shots) and Add Me (matching a group and your photos together) to elevate it above an average mid-range camera.
You might have been hoping for Pixelsnap compatibility on the 10a like the other 10-series models, but no joy. Google has designed a new protective Pixel 10a case (36% recycled plastic) that color matches the phone. Neither the phone nor the case has any magnets built into it.
According to Google, the phone has the same capacity battery, 5,100mAh, which is enough for 30 hours of regular use on a single charge. For its price, the 9A got an active usage score of 12:42 hours in our testing (with the same chipset and battery).
One upgrade worth mentioning is the faster 30W wired charging – that’s up from 23W on last year’s model. Wireless charging is technically faster too – it now goes up to 10W (up from 7.5W).
Google Pixel 10a colors: Fog, Obsidian, Berry and Lavender
Going back to the colors, the Pixel 10a is available in four colors: Fog, Obsidian, Berry, and Lavender. Fog (light green) replaces the porcelain, but the color selection is otherwise difficult to distinguish from 9A (the berry and lavender are slightly different from the peony and iris, but you have to look at them together to notice).
Google Pixel 10a pre-orders in India begin today at a price of ₹50,000 for the base 8/128GB model (same price as last year’s 9a). The phone will be available from March 6. Note that the launch offer includes 24 months no-cost EMI, ₹3,000 exchange bonus and ₹3,000 cashback on select HDFC Bank cards.
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