Google Pixel 10a tipped for March launch, pricing may stay unchanged
Fresh leaks around the Pixel 10a suggest Google may be changing the typical launch timeline of May for its watered-down flagship, but buyers expecting more lucrative pricing might be disappointed.
Based on multiple leaks, it now looks almost certain that the Pixel 10a will arrive much earlier than Google’s usual A-series schedule. While there was some confusion around its launch timing, new information suggests stores will get the phone in early March. That would make it one of the earliest Pixel ‘a’ launches in recent years. The Pixel 9a was unveiled in March, but supply chain delays pushed the sales to April.
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According to France-based Dealabs Magazine, the Pixel 10a will be sold in 128GB and 256GB storage variants, both paired with 8GB of RAM. The option to go up to 256GB is necessary, but Google continuing with 128GB as the base storag e for the fourth year in a row feels dated now, especially as apps, photos, and AI features grow heavier. On the plus side, all colour options — Obsidian, Fog, Lavender, and Berry — will reportedly be available across both storage variants, something Google hasn’t always offered in the past.
Pricing is where things get tricky. Earlier leaks had suggested a possible EUR 50 price cut, but this newer report points to Google sticking with last year’s pricing. Ongoing DRAM and NAND supply issues may be part of the reason, so buyers expecting better value for the same price may be slightly disappointed. The Pixel 10a is said to start at EUR 549 (around Rs 59,000) for the 128GB model in Europe, with the 256GB version costing EUR 100 more.
Leaks so far suggest that may not be the case. The Pixel 10a is expected to be very close to the Pixel 9a, keeping the same 6.3-inch OLED display, Tensor G4 chip, and rear camera setup. If accurate, this would make the Pixel 10a more of a refresh than an upgrade.
Google is reportedly planning to open pre-orders on February 18th, with retail sales beginning on March 5th. The US launch is expected to follow a similar timeline.
For buyers, the Pixel 10a makes sense if Pixel priorities matter most — clean Android, long software support, and Google’s camera processing. However, competition from Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE, Vivo and OPPO’s compact flagships and discounted older flagships becomes difficult to ignore.
