From the look of the rumors, comparing the Google Pixel 10a vs the Pixel 9a is going to give anyone a serious case of déjà vu.
The Google Pixel 10a, due to arrive in a matter of weeks, looks set to succeed the Pixel 9a as one of the best cheap phones on sale today. But whether that means it's the overall better purchase is another matter, as the specs seem to be so similar that the older phone may be the better buy than the newer one.
Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a: Specs
| Row 0 – Cell 0 |
Pixel 10a (rumored) |
Pixel 9a |
|
Starting price |
$499 |
$499 |
|
Display |
6.28-inch AMOLED |
6.28-inch AMOLED |
|
Refresh rate |
120Hz |
120Hz |
|
Rear cameras |
48MP main, 13MP ultrawide |
48MP main, 13MP ultrawide |
|
Front cameras |
13MP |
13MP |
|
Chipset |
Tensor G4 |
Tensor G4 |
|
RAM |
8GB |
8GB |
|
Storage |
128GB, 256GB |
128GB, 256GB |
|
Battery |
5,100 mAh |
5,100 mAh |
|
Charging |
23W wired, 7.5W wireless |
23W wired, 7.5W wireless |
|
Operating system |
Android 16 |
Android 16 (update from Android 15) |
|
Water/dust resistance |
IP68 |
IP68 |
Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a: Price and availability
Google has announced that the Pixel 10a will arrive on February 18, so we're not going to have to wait long until you can pre-order it. The retail launch date isn't known yet however. Meanwhile, the Pixel 9a is already up for sale, as it has been since March last year. It's a little sad it won't reach its first birthday before it gets replaced, but maybe that's just a me problem.
The Pixel 9a starts at $499, and it's claimed (via Dealabs) Google won't change that price for the Pixel 10a. That's a reasonable price for a phone designed to be affordable, although with the 9a likely to get…