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Pixel 9a vs Pixel 10a

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£266.76

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Starting at

£470.77

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Pixel 9aStarting at £266.76See options

Pixel 10aStarting at £470.77See options

In a nutshell

They share the same 6.3-inch screen size, the same Google Tensor G4 chip and the same 48MP main camera. The Pixel 10a has longer OS support until 2033 and a brighter 3000-nit screen.

At 128GB, both launched at the same £499.

Available models

Pixel 9a

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Great, Good

Pixel 10a

Obsidian Starting at £470.77

Capacity

256GB from £470.77

Condition grades in stock

Excellent

Durability

Pixel 9a 89/100

Pixel 10a 95/100

The Pixel 10a should be supported for longer, with OS updates until 2033 against 2032 on the Pixel 9a.

Software support:The Pixel 9a should get OS updates until 2032 and the Pixel 10a until 2033. That gives the Pixel 10a the longer support window.

Front glass:The Pixel 9a has Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and the Pixel 10a Gorilla Glass 7i.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same aluminium frame.

Released

Pixel 9a: 2025
Pixel 10a: 2026Newer

Updates until (est.)

Pixel 9a: 2032
Pixel 10a: 2033Supported for longer

Water resistance

Pixel 9a: IP68
Pixel 10a: IP68

Frame

Pixel 9a: Aluminium
Pixel 10a: Aluminium

Weight

Pixel 9a: –
Pixel 10a: 183g

Release date

Pixel 9a: 10 April 2025
Pixel 10a: 5 March 2026

Front glass

Pixel 9a: Gorilla Glass 3
Pixel 10a: Gorilla Glass 7i

Dimensions

Pixel 9a: 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
Pixel 10a: 153.9 x 73 x 9 mm

Biometrics

Pixel 9a: Fingerprint; Face Unlock
Pixel 10a: Fingerprint; Face Unlock

Security updates until

Pixel 9a: 2032
Pixel 10a: 2033

Repairability

Pixel 9a: EU repairability class B (index 3.53/5)
Pixel 10a: EU repairability class B (index 3.84/5)

Performance

Pixel 9a 85/100

Pixel 10a 92/100

The same Google Tensor G4 chip in both, so expect the same everyday speed.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Google's AI features, the same AI suite.

Storage:Both launched in the same 128GB and 256GB sizes.

Chip

Pixel 9a: Google Tensor G4
Pixel 10a: Google Tensor G4

RAM

Pixel 9a: 8GB
Pixel 10a: 8GB

Storage options

Pixel 9a: 128GB, 256GB
Pixel 10a: 128GB, 256GB

AI features

Pixel 9a: Yes
Pixel 10a: Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 9a 93/100

Pixel 10a 96/100

The same 6.3-inch size and the same 120Hz refresh rate on both.

Brightness:The Pixel 10a peaks at 3000 nits against 2700 on the Pixel 9a, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Panel:Both use the same Actua pOLED panel at 2424 x 1080.

Screen size

Pixel 9a: 6.3"
Pixel 10a: 6.3"

Screen type

Pixel 9a: Actua pOLED
Pixel 10a: Actua pOLED

Refresh rate

Pixel 9a: 120Hz
Pixel 10a: 120Hz

Resolution

Pixel 9a: 2424 x 1080
Pixel 10a: 2424 x 1080

Peak brightness

Pixel 9a: 2700 nits (maker figure)
Pixel 10a: 3000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 9a 49/100

Pixel 10a 49/100

The same 48MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 13MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Neither has a telephoto lens, so the same digital zoom only.

Selfies:Both have the same 13MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 4K 60fps, the same top setting.

Main camera

Pixel 9a: 48MP
Pixel 10a: 48MP

Ultrawide

Pixel 9a: 13MP
Pixel 10a: 13MP

Telephoto

Pixel 9a: None
Pixel 10a: None

Optical zoom

Pixel 9a: None
Pixel 10a: None

Front camera

Pixel 9a: 13MP
Pixel 10a: 13MP

Video recording

Pixel 9a: 4K 60fps
Pixel 10a: 4K 60fps

Battery

Pixel 9a 75/100

Pixel 10a 75/100

Battery

Pixel 9a: 5100mAh
Pixel 10a: 5100mAh

Wired charging

Pixel 9a: –
Pixel 10a: 30W

Wireless charging

Pixel 9a: Qi 7.5W
Pixel 10a: Qi 10W

Connectivity

Pixel 9a 81/100

Pixel 10a 85/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6E.

Bluetooth:The Pixel 9a has Bluetooth 5.3 and the Pixel 10a Bluetooth 6.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3.2) port.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Pixel 9a: Yes
Pixel 10a: Yes

Port

Pixel 9a: USB-C (USB 3.2)
Pixel 10a: USB-C (USB 3.2)

Wi-Fi

Pixel 9a: Wi-Fi 6E
Pixel 10a: Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

Pixel 9a: Nano-SIM + eSIM
Pixel 10a: Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Pixel 9a: Bluetooth 5.3
Pixel 10a: Bluetooth 6

Our verdict

Buy the Pixel 10a if you want longer OS support until 2033 and a brighter 3000-nit screen. On the specs listed here, the Pixel 10a matches or beats the Pixel 9a throughout.

Buy the Pixel 9a if

Shop from £266.76

Buy the Pixel 10a if

You want longer OS support until 2033
You want a brighter 3000-nit screen

Shop from £470.77

FAQs

Which gets software updates for longer, the Pixel 9a or the Pixel 10a?

The Pixel 9a should get OS updates until 2032 and the Pixel 10a until 2033. That gives the Pixel 10a the longer support window.

Do refurbished phones come with a new battery?

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

What condition grades do you sell?

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.