Google Pixel 10 vs Google Pixel 8a
55Performance40.2
59Display51.5
51.2Camera46.5
55.9Battery47.5
94.7Features94.7
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 104 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 wins this phone face-off, 59.2 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and battery (+8). Google Pixel 8a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+3% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED (Actua) |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 430 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+50% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 85.6 %+3% | 83.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,350,000+50% | 900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250+33% | 1,690 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,000+40% | 4,300 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.89 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 11 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 13 MP+24% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,970 mAh+11% | 4,492 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+67% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+100% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g | 188 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+3% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |