Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 10
Google Pixel 10a ($499) vs Google Pixel 10 ($390) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 10 |
|---|
| Price | $499 | $390 |
| Weight | 185g | 204g |
| Chip | Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G5 |
| Display | 6.1" 90Hz OLED | 6.3" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 64MP Dual | — |
| Battery | 4,500mAh | 4,970mAh |
| AI | Full Gemini | — |
| Updates | 7 years | — |
| Weight | — | 204g |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10a
- Tensor G5 same as Pro
- Full Gemini AI features
- $499 excellent value
- 7 years updates
- Best camera under $500
- 90Hz not 120Hz
- No telephoto lens
- Plastic build
Google Pixel 10
- Telephoto on a base Pixel
- Tensor G5 + Gemini on-device
- Huge street discount
- 7 years of updates
- 204g is hefty for 6.3"
- Tensor trails Snapdragon in raw speed
- Slow charging
Google Pixel 10 is the better value at $390. If weight matters most, Google Pixel 10a carries lighter at 185g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.