Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We rarely come across two phones that are so similar. The newly launched Google Pixel 10a is unapologetically more or less the same phone as its predecessor, the Pixel 9a.

This leaves those looking for an affordable Pixel this year in a quandary. Should you go for the newer model, or should you just save some money and get last year's? And what even are some of these minor differences that separate the two? Well, let's find out.

▶ Read our detailed text comparison
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a comparison
00:28 - Design and build comparison
00:53 - 6.3" OLED display brightness test
01:41 - Android 16 features & update policy
02:23 - Battery life compared
02:39 - Charging speed compared
03:00 - Pixel 10a or Pixel 9a cameras
04:02 - Pixel 10a pros
04:12 - Pixel 9a pros
04:19 - Verdict: Pixel 10a or Pixel 9a?