By Chris Smith
Publication Date: 2026-04-17 10:17:00
Launched in mid-February 2026, the $499 Google Pixel 10a is one of the mid-range Android phones that should be on the short list for handset buyers who want a brand-new device but don’t want to pay flagship prices. However, one problem with the Pixel 10a is that it’s too similar to its predecessor. The Pixel 10a features the same chip as the Pixel 9a, the Tensor G4, which also powered the Pixel 9 series launched in summer 2024, instead of the Tensor G5 that powers the Pixel 10 phones launched in summer 2025. Google’s decision to keep the G4 in place for its cheapest new smartphone is a reason to consider other mid-range Android phones that retail for similar prices.
As a reminder, Pixel phones have a few big advantages over other Android…
