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The battery is the same (5100 mAh), but the phone is spec'd with a longer run time, 30hr vs 24hrs
You get a new modem. (Exynos Modem 5400 vs 5300... big improvement)
You get new bluetooth (6 vs 5.3)
Upgraded Gorilla glass from 3 to 7i (huge improvement)
Improved fast charging (30w vs 23w, and wireless 10w vs 7.5w)
The 10A supports satellite SOS feature, if that is important to one's particular usecase
Certainly not mind-blowing, but I wouldn't say "identical".
Not a good price. Wait 2 months, if that. This will be $349 by then, unlocked and it'll be free with any sort of contract/plan length sign-up even on pre-paid.
The battery is the same (5100 mAh), but the phone is spec'd with a longer run time, 30hr vs 24hrs
You get a new modem. (Exynos Modem 5400 vs 5300... big improvement)
You get new bluetooth (6 vs 5.3)
Upgraded Gorilla glass from 3 to 7i (huge improvement)
Improved fast charging (30w vs 23w, and wireless 10w vs 7.5w)
The 10A supports satellite SOS feature, if that is important to one's particular usecase
Certainly not mind-blowing, but I wouldn't say "identical".
I think the point is if you gave someone the 9a and 10a, you would not be able to tell which one is which through anything meaningful. Colors are also slightly different but again, if you hand someone two of the same color, they would not know the difference.
If Google is still offering their promotion you can get it for less with a trade in.
Depends on what you're trading in, but generally yes. Google sent out a coupon for $100 off, and you could also opt for a $100 store credit OR the Pixel Buds 2a. I ended up getting the 10a and Pixel Buds 2a from Google for $154 after coupon, last years store credit, and trade in.
TomsGuide has a review. But as others have said, its essentially the 9a with some very minor changes.
10a has a better camera and a big one (at least for me) is the SOS satellite capability. I use T-Mo's satellite service which is a seamless switch from 4G/5G when out of cell range. Since I'm in the boonies a lot with hiking, camping, there is no need to carry a separate device like Garmin, SPOT, etc. SAT connection gives me full time mapping, text, data. The 9a only has partial connection and not the SOS capability of the 10a.
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I have not read where it's confirmed not to have a sim card slot. There's this so I'm hoping there is indeed a sim slot: 9to5google.com/2026/02/12/google-pixel-10a-sim-card-berry-red-leak/ Google AI chat (for what that's worth) says the 10a DOES have a sim card slot. I really hope so! EDIT: OK, I just got off the phone with Google c/s rep who confirmed the 10a does have the sim card slot!
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I have not read where it's confirmed not to have a sim card slot. There's this so I'm hoping there is indeed a sim slot: 9to5google.com/2026/02/12/google-pixel-10a-sim-card-berry-red-leak/ Google AI chat (for what that's worth) says the 10a DOES have a sim card slot. I really hope so! EDIT: OK, I just got off the phone with Google c/s rep who confirmed the 10a does have the sim card slot!
10a has a better camera and a big one (at least for me) is the SOS satellite capability. I use T-Mo's satellite service which is a seamless switch from 4G/5G when out of cell range. Since I'm in the boonies a lot with hiking, camping, there is no need to carry a separate device like Garmin, SPOT, etc. SAT connection gives me full time mapping, text, data. The 9a only has partial connection and not the SOS capability of the 10a.
In what world do you think the Do Evil company would ever give 10a a better camera when the freaking Pixel 10 has the exact same main and ultra wide as 9a? No the 10a has identical sensor and lens as Pixel 10 (minus tiny 5x sensor) and the 9a. It's total stagnation and money grab at this price.
Not a good price. Wait 2 months, if that. This will be $349 by then, unlocked and it'll be free with any sort of contract/plan length sign-up even on pre-paid.
Haven't seen it anywhere near that price and it's been almost 4 months...?
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You get a new modem. (Exynos Modem 5400 vs 5300... big improvement)
You get new bluetooth (6 vs 5.3)
Upgraded Gorilla glass from 3 to 7i (huge improvement)
Improved fast charging (30w vs 23w, and wireless 10w vs 7.5w)
The 10A supports satellite SOS feature, if that is important to one's particular usecase
Certainly not mind-blowing, but I wouldn't say "identical".
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The battery is the same (5100 mAh), but the phone is spec'd with a longer run time, 30hr vs 24hrs
You get a new modem. (Exynos Modem 5400 vs 5300... big improvement)
You get new bluetooth (6 vs 5.3)
Upgraded Gorilla glass from 3 to 7i (huge improvement)
Improved fast charging (30w vs 23w, and wireless 10w vs 7.5w)
The 10A supports satellite SOS feature, if that is important to one's particular usecase
Certainly not mind-blowing, but I wouldn't say "identical".
TomsGuide has a review. But as others have said, its essentially the 9a with some very minor changes.
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