In summary:
- Tech Advisor reports that leaked Google Pixel 10a specifications show minimal changes from the Pixel 9a, featuring identical Tensor G4 chip, 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display, and 48Mp camera setup.
- The device appears in Verizon certification with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and 5,100mAh battery, suggesting an upcoming release despite underwhelming upgrades.
- A potential ‘Pixelsnap’ feature or strategic price reduction could significantly improve the Pixel 10a’s market appeal and competitiveness.
In summary
- Pixel 10a appears in Verizon certification
- Identical specs to Pixel 9a
- Pixelsnap and a price cut could still save it
A well-sourced leak has seemingly confirmed some core Google Pixel 10a specs, but we’re still holding out for one in particular.
All signs so far point to the Google Pixel 10a being a pretty minor upgrade on the Google Pixel 9a , to put it mildly.
Leaked specs and CAD renders point to a mid-range smartphone that’s every bit the incremental refresh of its highly regarded predecessor.
Now established tipster Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) has offered up some fresh information, claiming that the Pixel 10a has made an appearance in certification for the Verizon US mobile network.
Pixel 10a specs
Along with this semi-official certification comes confirmation of some key Pixel 10a specs.
According to Blass’s shared post, the Pixel 10a will come with a 6.285-inch (essentially 6.3-inch) FHD+ 120Hz OLED display. There’ll be 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 5,100mAh battery.
It’ll also have a 48Mp f/1.7 main camera, a 13Mp f/2.2 ultra-wide, and a 13Mp f/2.2 front camera.
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In short, it’ll be exactly the same as the Google Pixel 9a, barring a potential boost to screen brightness, and possibly a switch to a new modem.
We’ve even heard it said that the phone will use the exact same Tensor G4 as the older device, rather than levelling up to the Tensor G5 used in the rest of the Google Pixel 10 range.
Google’s route to mid-range redemption
For all this, there’s one unconfirmed spec that would almost make the Pixel 10a a worthwhile upgrade – perhaps not for Pixel 9a users, but for everyone else.
We haven’t yet heard whether Google will equip its next mid-ranger with Pixelsnap, the magnetic attachment system that enabled rare Qi2 support in the Pixel 10.
Throw in a price cut (come on Google, you don’t need the money), and Google might just be able to justify the lack of progress elsewhere. Possibly.
Google Pixel 9a
Author: Jon Mundy, Contributor, Tech Advisor
Jon is a freelance journalist who got his start covering mobile games at the dawn of the App Store. He has since covered everything from smart home tech and laptops to food and culture, but always seems to return to his fascination with smartphones.
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