Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
My Parents are apparently using phones in the 'upgrade zone'. My dad’s 3rd generation iPhone SE is heading into its 4th year and my mom is still chugging along on her Pixel 7a. The new iPhone 17e and the Pixel 10a are the latest entry level phones from Apple and Google. Apple is betting that you'll pay a premium for the A19's longevity, even if it means sticking with a 60Hz screen. Google is betting that you'd rather have a better display. By using my parents' older devices as a baseline, I’m breaking down both to see if it's worth an upgrade for both my mom and dad.
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🛒iPhone 17e: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/WOOXVG (US)
🛒Pixel 10a: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/Pzzj7N (US)
🛒iPhone 17e: bestbuyca.o93x.net/GbbXLr (CA)
🛒Pixel 10a: bestbuyca.o93x.net/rEE455 (CA)
🛒3-in-1 Wireless Charger: glnk.io/7kzn0/thaohuynhtv5j3
Note: links above are affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you
0:00 - My parents are in the ‘upgrade zone’
1:45 - Design differences
1:14 - Display durability + refresh rates
1:56 - Brighter vs better glare reduction
2:30 - Speaker quality
2:35 - Biometrics
3:09 - Battery life
3:40 - Charging differences
4:13 - Performance: A19 vs Tensor G4
4:40 - Photos
5:47 - Video
6:33 - Should my parents upgrade?
7:43 - Final thoughts
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DISCLOSURE ‣ Pixel 10a provided by Google for review. iPhone 17e provided by Apple for review. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own and not influenced by the developing company, and/ or its affiliates, in any way. Some links provided above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As an Howl Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Honesty is key on my channel, thank you for supporting me!
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My Parents are apparently using phones in the 'upgrade zone'. My dad’s 3rd generation iPhone SE is heading into its 4th year and my mom is still chugging along on her Pixel 7a. The new iPhone 17e and the Pixel 10a are the latest entry level phones from Apple and Google. Apple is betting that you'll pay a premium for the A19's longevity, even if it means sticking with a 60Hz screen. Google is betting that you'd rather have a better display. By using my parents' older devices as a baseline, I’m breaking down both to see if it's worth an upgrade for both my mom and dad.
Check the latest prices & deals here:
🛒iPhone 17e: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/WOOXVG (US)
🛒Pixel 10a: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/Pzzj7N (US)
🛒iPhone 17e: bestbuyca.o93x.net/GbbXLr (CA)
🛒Pixel 10a: bestbuyca.o93x.net/rEE455 (CA)
🛒3-in-1 Wireless Charger: glnk.io/7kzn0/thaohuynhtv5j3
Note: links above are affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you
0:00 - My parents are in the ‘upgrade zone’
1:45 - Design differences
1:14 - Display durability + refresh rates
1:56 - Brighter vs better glare reduction
2:30 - Speaker quality
2:35 - Biometrics
3:09 - Battery life
3:40 - Charging differences
4:13 - Performance: A19 vs Tensor G4
4:40 - Photos
5:47 - Video
6:33 - Should my parents upgrade?
7:43 - Final thoughts
💬 COME SAY HI:
‣ BLOG - bythaohuynh.com
‣ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thaohuynhtv
‣ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@thaohuynhy
💼 FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES ‣ thaophuynhbusiness@gmail.com
OR fill out contact form on my blog - bythaohuynh.com
DISCLOSURE ‣ Pixel 10a provided by Google for review. iPhone 17e provided by Apple for review. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own and not influenced by the developing company, and/ or its affiliates, in any way. Some links provided above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As an Howl Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Honesty is key on my channel, thank you for supporting me!
#iPhone17e #Pixel10a #SmartphoneComparison
