Googling on Wednesday introduced its latest entry-level Pixel smartphone. The $499 Pixel 10a launches with new AI software capabilities and minor hardware updates. The smartphone can be pre-ordered now and will ship from March 5. The smartphone is available in the colors Lavender, Berry, Fog and Obsidian.
The Pixel 10a has a completely flat back, which means the camera bar flushes with the back of the phone and lies flat when you place it down on a surface.
Google notes that the smartphone’s 6.3-inch Actua display is 11% brighter than the Pixel 9a. It also charges faster than its predecessor, with a battery life of over 30 hours and up to 120 hours when the “Extreme Battery Saver” setting is enabled.
The Pixel 10a comes with the same Tensor G4 chip that powered last year’s Pixel 9a. It features a 48MP main camera, which Google says is the best camera on a phone under $500, along with a 13MP ultrawide camera.
After first debuting in the Pixel 10 series last summer, Google is bringing a range of AI-powered camera features to the A-series phone. The “Auto Best Take” feature captures multiple frames with one press of the shutter button and automatically selects the best version so everyone looks good in a group photo, while the “Camera Coach” feature gives users step-by-step guidance on lighting and composition.
Moreover, Google brings Satellite SOS first added to the A Series, allowing users to connect to emergency services even if they don’t have Wi-Fi or cell service.
As with recent Pixel phones, the Pixel 10a comes with seven years of software and security updates.
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It’s worth noting that the Pixel 10a doesn’t have the “PixelSnap” Qi magnetic charging feature found on the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
The arrival of the smartphone comes just ahead of Apple’s upcoming new entry-level phone. the iPhone 17e. The device is expected to cost $599, just like last year’s iPhone 16e.
Google has also announced its launch Pixel Buds 2a in two new colors, Berry and Fog, to match the Pixel 10a.
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