We will shortly be reviewing this model, so here is the latest information about it while our testers put it through it's paces.
Pixel 10a: All the essentials and more, at a price you'll love
The new Pixel 10a packs core Pixel experiences into a sleek, durable design for just 599 euros.
Our Pixel A-series phones always offer our most helpful features at an accessible price point. And with the new Pixel 10a, we're making many of our advanced AI tools and best-in-class camera system available.
Smooth by design
Pixel 10a's refined smooth design features a completely flat back. The camera bar blends seamlessly with the back of the phone, so it easily slips in and out of your pocket, and lies perfectly flat wherever you place it.
Designed with sustainability in mind, Pixel 10a is made with the most recycled material of any A-series Pixel yet, including for the first time recycled cobalt, copper, gold and tungsten. It has a satin-finish 100% recycled aluminium frame and an 81% recycled plastic back cover. Pixel 10a debuts a reimagined color story, blending a sophisticated palette with a bold new energy for the season. It comes in Lavender, Berry, Fog and Obsidian.
Built to last, and with even more battery life
Pixel 10a is our most durable A-series phone yet thanks to IP68 water and dust protection and durable materials. With an upgraded Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i cover glass on the display it's exceptionally designed to deliver improved durability for better scratch and drop resistance.4 The 6.3-inch Actua display is also 11% brighter than Pixel 9a, so your photos and videos look vibrant even in direct sunlight.
It also has faster charging than Pixel 9a, with more than 30 hours of battery life and up to 120 with Extreme Battery Saver turned on. Plus, Pixel 10a will come with seven years of OS.
1 These recycled materials are at least 36% of product based on weight.
2 Recycled aluminum in the frame is at least 16% of product based on weight. The recycled plastic in the back cover accounts for at least 3% of the product based on product weight.
3 Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP68 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory but the device is not water or dust proof. Water resistance and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Phone is not drop/tumble proof and dropping your device may result in loss of water/dust resistance. Damage from drops, tumbles, and other external forces are not covered under warranty. Liquid damage voids the warranty. See g.co/pixel/water for details.
4 Compared to Pixel 9a.
5 Up to 30W for wired charging using the Google 45W USB-C® Power Charger (sold separately). Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. Over time, Pixel software will manage battery performance to help maintain battery health as your battery ages. See g.co/pixel/battery-tests and g.co/pixel/batteryhealth for details.
6 security and Pixel Drops. And for added peace of mind, we're bringing Satellite SOS to the A-series for the first time, so you can connect with emergency services even when you're without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
7 A camera for extraordinary photos every day
Pixel 10a has the best camera under $500 with a 48MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide camera. In fact, our A-series phones have had the best-in-class camera five generations in a row. You can take photos so amazing, you won't believe you actually took them. Capture crisp details up close with Macro Focus and in low light with Night Sight.
It also features some of our most popular photo tools, available to the A-series for the first time:
Auto Best Take helps make sure everyone in a group photo looks their best by automatically with a single shutter press Pixel analyzes multiple frames to find the perfect shot.
Camera Coach uses ...