What you need to know
- Leaked renders of the Pixel 10a show the same flat, pill-shaped camera bar and familiar A-series bezels.
- Performance may get a small boost thanks to a slightly improved Tensor G4 chip.
- Battery and charging remain untouched at 5,100mAh with 23W wired charging.
If you were hoping for a big redesign or a new look for the A-series, you might be disappointed. Newly leaked images of the Pixel 10a show a phone that looks almost identical to last year’s model, suggesting Google is sticking with a familiar design rather than trying something bold.
The newest renders, shared by YTechB, display the Pixel 10a from all sides. At first glance, it’s tough to tell this phone apart from last year’s version. As per the leaked renders, it still has the same pill-shaped camera bar that sits flat, unlike the raised visor on the flagship models, and keeps the even bezels that are typical for the A-series.
The sides of the phone don’t seem to be changed either. The power and volume buttons are still on the same side, and the other edge remains smooth and simple.
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One potential upgrade
Inside, not much seems to be different, but there is one detail to note. Early rumors pointed to the same Tensor G4 chip from the Pixel 9 series, but some reports now suggest a slightly improved version to help performance.
This would be a nice upgrade, even though most of the hardware is unchanged. The phone still has a 6.3-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 8GB of RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB of storage.
The battery is also the same, with a 5,100mAh capacity and 23W wired charging.
The camera setup is expected to stay the same, with a 48MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide lens, just like the Pixel 9a.
Leaks suggest the Pixel 10a will launch on March 5, which is much earlier than the usual May release at Google I/O. The price should stay at $499, making the 10a a reliable but cautious choice for joining the Google ecosystem.
