"In 2025, Google upgraded its base model with a bunch of new features (a dedicated telephoto camera and PixelSnap, among others), which had low chances of trickling down to the A series in the first place. But with the latest launch, it pulled the Pixel 10a from getting closer to the Pixel 10 series by not giving it a processor, camera, or battery upgrade."
"The latest Google phone packs a 5,100mAh battery, which is rated to last up to 30 hours on a single charge. Going by the same official metrics, the Pixel 10 is said to give you 24 hours of battery life with its 4,970mAh cell. I've used the Pixel 10 and last year's 9a, and found the latter to last longer, so Google's metrics are reliable."
The Pixel 10a brings modest improvements but fails to close the gap to the Pixel 10 in the 2026 lineup. The 10a lacks processor, camera, and battery upgrades that would have pushed it closer to the flagship. The 10a includes a 5,100mAh battery rated for up to 30 hours versus the Pixel 10's 4,970mAh rated for 24 hours, and day-to-day use favors the 10a for longevity. The 10a offers a higher-resolution 13MP front camera with a 96.1-degree field of view compared with the Pixel 10's 10.5MP, 95-degree selfie shooter with autofocus. The Pixel 10a remains a solid sub-$500 choice and outperforms the Pixel 10 in specific areas despite minimal overall upgrades.
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