What you need to know
- A leaked EU energy label rates the Pixel 10a for 53 hours and 14 minutes of battery life on a single charge.
- The battery is also rated to retain over 80% of its original capacity after 1,000 full charge cycles.
- The phone also appears to have an IP68 dust/water resistance rating and a B repairability score.
Google hasn’t announced its next budget Pixel yet, but an EU energy label has already revealed how long the Pixel 10a’s battery might last and how easy it will be to repair.
The EU’s new energy labeling rules for smartphones require manufacturers to provide standardized information on battery life, durability, and repairability. The goal is to give buyers clear, comparable data before they make a purchase. Because of these rules, the Pixel 10a’s label has leaked before its official launch, as spotted by YTECHB.
According to the label, the Pixel 10a is rated for up to 53 hours and 14minutes of battery life per charge under standardized testing. That’s a big number for a mid-range device.
This means the phone should easily last all day and more. If these numbers hold up in real life, you can expect to use it heavily without needing to charge before dinner.
Long-term health
The EU documents also show the battery’s longevity. The Pixel 10a is expected to keep at least 80% of its original capacity after 1,000 charge cycles.
You might wonder how Google managed this without making the phone bulky. The battery capacity is reportedly unchanged, using the same 5,100mAh cell as the Pixel 9a. The improvement likely comes in part from the Tensor G4 chip’s better power management.
There’s more to durability, too. The phone has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, so it should handle splashes, rain, and even short periods underwater.
The EU label gives the phone a B repairability score, showing it’s fairly easy to replace parts. Since many phones are hard to open and repair, this score is notable.
It’s interesting to see how the EU’s labeling rules are changing things. Now, instead of vague promises like “all-day battery,” we get real numbers before launch. This helps buyers and pushes brands to compete with clear data.
Google hasn’t announced the Pixel 10a yet, but with these regulatory details already public, the official reveal seems near. If the specs are accurate, the 10a could be one of the best-balanced mid-range phones this year.
Android Central’s Take
I support this change. Since I keep my phones for more than a year, I care less about marketing terms and more about whether a device still feels solid after two or three years.
A strong battery rating, a 1,000-cycle promise, and a high repairability score show that the Pixel 10a is made to last, not just to impress at launch. For people who want a phone that endures, that’s what really counts.
