Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a: Is Google’s New Phone Worth the Upgrade?

The new Pixel 10a is the least expensive member of the Pixel 10 family, starting at $499 for the 128GB model and $599 for the 256GB model. That’s the same pricing and storage as the Pixel 9a. And that’s not all that’s the same. The Pixel 10a is a retread of the 9a with just a few upgrades. I have yet to fully test the Pixel 10a, but based on the design and specs, I have enough information to give you a quick rundown on what’s new and what’s not. Here’s how they stack up. 

Design: They’re Almost Twins

The Pixel 10a and 9a look remarkably similar with their flat fronts, flat sides, and rounded corners. The 10a measures 6.06 by 2.87 by 0.35 inches (HWD) and weighs 6.5 ounces, while the Pixel 9a is 6.09 by 2.89 by 0.35 inches and weighs 6.6 ounces. 

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The Pixel 10a reduces its screen bezels by 10% compared with the 9a, but both are thicker than the bezel around the Pixel 10‘s screen. The biggest…