Google Pixel 10a review
Best for: Most people who want a Pixel · Mid-range
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Pros
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Stabilised 48MP main camera
- Bright 3,000-nit screen
- Wireless charging
Cons
- Same Tensor G4 chip as the Pixel 9a
- No telephoto camera
- Plastic back
Full review
The Pixel 10a is our top pick under €600 because it gets the basics right and will be supported for a very long time. Google promises seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates, so a phone bought now should be safe to use into the 2030s.
It uses the same Tensor G4 chip as the Pixel 9a in our under-€400 guide, but the screen is brighter, at up to 3,000 nits, charging is faster and wireless charging is improved. Against the Galaxy A57, it offers wireless charging and a longer update promise.
The 48MP main camera with optical stabilisation and 13MP ultrawide are backed by Google's camera processing, which offers digital zoom up to 8x. There is no dedicated telephoto lens, so for real zoom look at the Xiaomi 15T or Poco F8 Pro.
The 6.3-inch size suits one-handed use, it is IP68 rated and weighs 183 g. Google raised its own store price in October 2026, so compare prices across retailers before buying.
Full specifications
| Launch price (RRP) | £499 (UK launch, 128GB) |
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| Screen size | 6.3" |
| Display type / refresh | pOLED (Actua), 60-120Hz |
| Peak brightness (brand claim) | 3,000 nits (peak) |
| Chip | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB |
| Main camera | 48MP (OIS) |
| Ultrawide camera | 13MP |
| Telephoto / zoom | None (Super Res Zoom up to 8x) |
| Selfie camera | 13MP |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W (50% in about 30 min) |
| Wireless charging | Yes (Qi, 10W) |
| Weight (brand) | 183 g |
| Dimensions (brand, mm) | 153.9 x 73 x 9 |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years OS and security |
| eSIM | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| Released | March 2026 |
Spec check note: Google states charging as 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45W charger rather than giving a maximum wattage. Google's UK store lists 153.9 x 73 x 9 mm and 183 g, with at least 36% recycled materials by weight. Google's Irish store listed a higher price after its October 2026 increase than the UK launch price shown. If the usual price stays above our limit we will move it to the €500-€1000 guide.
Specifications checked against: Google Store UK Pixel 10a tech specs, Google Store IE Pixel 10a tech specs
How it compares with its rivals
| Feature | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro | Honor 600 | Xiaomi 15T | Fairphone (Gen. 6) |
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| Best for | Most people who want a Pixel | A premium-feeling Samsung for less | Flagship speed for gamers | Outdoor screen use and portraits | Big screen with a real zoom lens | Repairability and sustainability |
| Price band | Mid-range | Mid-range | Upper mid-range | Upper mid-range | Mid-range | Upper mid-range |
| Launch price (RRP) | £499 (UK launch, 128GB) | £529 (UK, 8GB/256GB) | £549 (UK, 12GB/256GB) | €649.99 / £549.99 (256GB) | £549 (UK, 12GB/256GB) | €599 (EU launch, 8GB/256GB) |
| Screen size | 6.3" | 6.7" | 6.59" | 6.57" | 6.83" | 6.31" |
| Display type / refresh | pOLED (Actua), 60-120Hz | Super AMOLED+, 120Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz | LTPO OLED, 10-120Hz |
| Peak brightness (brand claim) | 3,000 nits (peak) | 1,900 nits (peak) | 3,500 nits (peak) | 8,000 nits (peak HDR) | 3,200 nits (peak) | 1,400 nits (peak) |
| Chip | Google Tensor G4 | Exynos 1680 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | 8GB |
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