After releasing almost every detail of the Google Pixel 10 series ahead of the official launch in August, we’re back at it again with the upcoming Pixel 10a. There have been rumors that the Pixel 10a would launch before the end of 2025, but given where we are in the rumor mill, we don’t believe that is accurate. We do believe it’ll launch in early 2026.
With that said, we have official renders based on CADs for the Pixel 10a. And to your surprise, it doesn’t look that different versus the Pixel 9a . Unfortunately, this blue color might not be real, but we’d love for Google to use it.
Google Pixel 10a CAD Renders
We have three CAD renders to show off here. This shows different angles of the Pixel 10a, which look identical to the Pixel 9a. Now, unfortunately, we can’t confirm or deny if there is a SIM card slot on the Pixel 10a, since that detail is typically not included in CAD renders. It is included in the CAD render here, but that doesn’t confirm that it will be available on the final model when that launches.
As you can see from these renders, Google is sticking with what looks to be a plastic back that is completely flat and flush with the camera module. Google is also sticking with a dual-camera setup on the rear, and some rather thick bezels on the front. The volume rocker continues to be below the power button – the opposite of almost every Android phone on the market.
There are antenna lines on the sides, top and bottom. With a microphone hole at the top as well as the bottom. It also looks like Google has made the bottom symmetrical with the speaker and microphone holes.
Google Pixel 10a Specifications (rumored)
The phone’s specs have surfaced thanks to now-removed Verizon certification , well, partial specs. Before we get into that, however, let’s talk about the phone’s size, as that’s something these CAD renders helped us with. We do know that it’ll be roughly the same physical size as Pixel 9a, and measure roughly 153.9 x 72.9 x 9mm. That’s actually rather thick compared to a lot of other phones on the market today.
There is also a rumor that points to the Pixel 10a using the Tensor G4 (same as Pixel 9a) instead of the newer Tensor G5 in the Pixel 10 series. This could be due to the cost of the Tensor G5, since it is a TSMC-manufactured chip and does cost significantly more than the Tensor G4 did. This is said to be a “boosted” Tensor G4, likely a higher clocked chipset.
The aforementioned listing, mentions a 6.285-inch display, which will likely be marketed as a 6.3-inch panel. That display will offer a 120Hz display, but it will go down to 60Hz, it seems, not all the way to 1Hz. A 48-megapixel main camera (f/1.7 aperture, 82-degree FoV) is also mentioned, along with a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera (f/2.2 aperture, 119.7-degree FoV). A 13-megapixel camera is mentioned for the front shooter.
The phone is said to offer 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, while you won’t be able to expand that storage via a microSD card. A 5,100mAh battery was also mentioned in the listing. These specs do look very similar to the ones the Pixel 9a offers.
This phone is also expected to offer 7 years of software support. Pricing should also remain almost identical to last year, at $499 for 128GB of storage.
How will it compare to the Pixel 9a?
From what we know so far about the Pixel 10a, it’s going to be almost identical to the Pixel 9a. Perhaps slightly better performance, WiFi signal, and battery life. That would likely be about it here. Along with some new colors, but that doesn’t really determine whether you’d buy it or not.
Above, you can see how similar these two look side-by-side. Really, the only way to tell them apart is going to be the colors. Though, bezels do look significantly smaller this year. We’ll have to wait for the final renders to see if that is indeed the case, as CADs are usually approximate and not always 100% correct.
Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a Spec Comparison
Google Pixel 9a
Google Pixel 10a (rumored)
| Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 10a (rumored) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9mm | 153.9 x 72.9 x 9.0mm |
| Weight | 186g | N/A |
| Display | 6.3-inch FHD+ 120Hz P-OLED | 6.3-inch FHD+ 120Hz pOLED |
| Refresh rate | 60-120Hz (adaptive) | 60-120Hz (adaptive) |
| Resolution | 2424 x 1080 | N/A |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Main camera | 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0″ sensor size) | 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 82-degree FoV) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FOV) | 13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FOV) |
| Selfie camera | 13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.1″ sensor size) | 13MP (f/2.2 aperture) |
| Battery size | 5,100mAh | 5,100mAh |
| Charging | 23W wired, 7.5W wireless | 23W wired, 7.5W wireless |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony | N/A |
When will the Google Pixel 10a launch?
Of course, the biggest question of all is, when will the Google Pixel 10a launch? There was a wacky rumor about a month ago that claimed the Pixel 10a would launch before the end of 2025. Which we do not believe. Here’s why.
To launch the Pixel 10a before the end of the year would be a really bad decision, especially in the US. Really anything launched after October is a terrible idea because of holiday shopping. On top of that, all of the new flagships with Qualcomm and MediaTek’s new chips are launching at this time. So it would get buried. But if we take the holidays out of the equation, we are just not seeing images of the Pixel 10a. This usually happens about 6 months ahead of the actual launch. Which means we’re likely gonna see a March or April launch once again.
| Device | Announcement Date | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel 9a | March 19, 2025 | April 10, 2025 |
| Google Pixel 8a | May 7, 2024 | May 14, 2024 |
| Google Pixel 7a | May 10, 2023 | May 10, 2023 |
As you can see from the previous release dates, the Pixel 10a is likely going to launch in March. The Pixel 9a was delayed a bit because they found an issue with manufacturing, which delayed the device’s shipping by a couple of weeks. So very unlikely that the Pixel 10a will launch in 2025; however, Google has been adjusting the release timelines for its devices and software lately.
