Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 9a

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 10a and the Google Pixel 9a, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Google Pixel 10a smartphone

Google Pixel 10a

From $369
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Google Pixel 9a smartphone

Google Pixel 9a

From $399
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Head to head

Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 9a
Our rating9/108/10
Battery5,100 mAh5,100 mAh
Wired charging30W23W
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Screen size6.3 in6.3 in
Refresh rate—120 Hz
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)180 g186 g
ReleasedMar 2026Apr 2025
Summary: Google Pixel 10a is ahead on our rating, wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).

Display

Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 9a
TypeFHD+ pOLED (Actua display), HDRpOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size6.3 inches (160 mm)6.3 inches
Resolution1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)1080 x 2424 pixels (FHD+)
Refresh Rate60-120 Hz (semi-variable)—
BrightnessUp to 3000 nits peak brightness1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 9a
OSAndroid 16 (upgradable to Android 17, with 7 years of OS updates)Android 15, upgradable to Android 16 and beyond (7 years of updates)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
ModemExynos 5400—
AI FeaturesGemini Nano, Camera Coach, Conversational photo editing—
CPU—Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)

Memory

Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 9a
RAM8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5X
Storage128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 (no card slot)—
Card SlotNoNo
Internal Storage—128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 9a
Dual48 MP, f/1.7, 82° (wide), 1/2", 0.8 μm, Quad-PD Dual Pixel CLAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12 μm, EIS48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2" sensor, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
FeaturesPixel Shift, Auto-HDR, PanoramaDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Super Res Zoom (up to 8x digital)
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS, OIS4K@60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Ultrawide—13 MP, 120˚ (ultrawide)

Selfie Camera

Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 9a
Single13 MP, f/2.2, 96.1° (ultrawide), 1.12 μm13 MP
FeaturesAuto-HDR, PanoramaAuto-HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 9a
TypeLi-Po 5100 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable
Charging30W wired, 10W Qi wireless charging23W wired, 7.5W wireless
Life30+ hour battery life—

Body

Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 9a
Dimensions153.9 mm x 73.0 mm x 9.0 mm (6.1 in x 2.9 in x 0.4 in)154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
Weight180 g (6.5 oz)186g
BuildCorning Gorilla Glass 7i front, composite matte back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water & Dust ResistanceIP68—
SIM—Nano-SIM and eSIM
IP Rating—IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Comms

Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 9a
WLANWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth6.0v5.4 (expected)
NFCYesYes
GPSDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)—
USBUSB Type-C 10GbpsUSB Type-C 3.2
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Radio—No

Launch

Google Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 9a
AnnouncedFebruary 18, 2026March 2025
StatusAvailable. Released March 5, 2026Released 2025, April 10

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 9a?

Google Pixel 10a — 180 g for the Google Pixel 10a versus 186 g for the Google Pixel 9a.

Which is newer, Google Pixel 10a or Google Pixel 9a?

Google Pixel 10a — Mar 2026 for the Google Pixel 10a versus Apr 2025 for the Google Pixel 9a.

Is the Google Pixel 10a or the Google Pixel 9a rated higher?

We rate the Google Pixel 10a 9/10 and the Google Pixel 9a 8/10.

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