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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".
It's essentially a rerelease of the Pixel 9a. Screen is marginally brighter, battery slightly bigger, rear panel mounted flush with camera island. All other hardware specs are identical.
It's essentially a rerelease of the Pixel 9a. Screen is marginally brighter, battery slightly bigger, rear panel mounted flush with camera island. All other hardware specs are identical.
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It's essentially a rerelease of the Pixel 9a. Screen is marginally brighter, battery slightly bigger, rear panel mounted flush with camera island. All other hardware specs are identical.
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".
Thanks guys for all the good info! I switched to Samsungs Galaxy S series years ago due to the fall of Motorola reception problems after the Lenovo takeover . But I'm not up for spending $1k on a new Samsung, I may have to switch to Google.
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Maybe this will make the 9a cheaper? I still need to trade in my 6a with the battery issue. I was hoping the 10a was a bit closer to the regular 10 in performance
Hmmmmm... maybe I wait for the 9a to drop in $ and upgrade my 5a, which still runs well, aside from my second recent drop that blanked the screen. Replacement screen on order from iFixit.
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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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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank seekins
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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