Google Pixel 10a could debut earlier than its predecessor. For reference, the Pixel 9a (review) was officially introduced on March 19th last year; however, according to a tipster on X, the Pixel 10a may break cover as early as February 17. Alongside the alleged launch timeline, the tipster has also shared details about the phone’s pricing. The Pixel 10a is said to be priced at around €500 (approximately Rs 52,000) for the base 128GB variant, while the 256GB model could retail for €600 (roughly Rs 63,000).
We can’t vouch for the reliability of the tipster, but the claim is coming at a time when the Pixel 10a has been making the rounds online. Just a day ago, official-looking renders of the smartphone were reportedly leaked, suggesting a design largely identical to its predecessor. The handset is said to feature a dual rear camera setup housed in the same pill-shaped camera module as the Pixel 9a, with the module sitting flush against the phone’s surface.
Additionally, the Pixel 10a is likely to offer flat edges, curved corners, and a punch-hole display with even but slightly chunky bezels all around. The smartphone could come in three colour variants: Obsidian, Berry, Lavender, and Fog. It is being reported that Google could announce a matching colour case with the smartphone, priced at €20 (~Rs 2,100).
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Pixel 10a shares traits with Pixel 9a
Apart from the design, the Pixel 10a specifications are also said to be pretty much the same as its predecessor. The smartphone could sport a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. At its core may lie Google’s latest Tensor G4, with reportedly a higher clock speed than the one on the Pixel 9a, to offer faster completion of tasks such as app launch.
The smartphone is expected to house a 5,100mAh battery and support charging speeds of up to 23W. It may come with Android 16 running out of the box and up to 7 years of software support. The camera specifications haven’t been tipped or revealed yet, but don’t be surprised if they remain unchanged as well.
Is Pixel 10a worth waiting?
Judging by the leaked specifications, the Pixel 10a doesn’t offer a compelling reason to upgrade from the Pixel 9a. Even its reported European pricing appears to mirror that of its predecessor. Keeping the pricing unchanged at a time when component costs continue to rise is certainly something worth noting.
While leaks and rumours surrounding Google smartphones have often proven accurate in the past, it’s best to take this information with a grain of salt until official confirmation arrives.