It’s only been about two months since Google launched the Pixel 10 series, but it’s already time to start talking about Google’s next Pixel phone: the Pixel 10a.
The first Pixel 10a renders were shared online on October 28, and they sure do look a lot like the Pixel 9a. Considering the Pixel 9a was a dramatic redesign compared to the Pixel 8a, it’s not surprising that Google is keeping this design around for another year.
However, the Pixel 10a has one key design change you might not have noticed, and it could fix one of my biggest issues with the Pixel 9a.
What's your #1 request for the Pixel 10a? 34 votes Slimmer bezels 32 % Built-in magnets 18 % Faster wired charging 18 % New cameras 9 % More RAM 12 % Other (let us know in the comments) 12 %
The big, ugly bezels might be going away
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The Pixel 9a is a fantastic phone. For $500, the combination of reliable cameras, great software, seven years of updates, and long battery life is really tough to beat — especially since the 9a’s most significant drawbacks are minor nitpicks like slower charging and a couple of missing software features.
One other nitpick is the Pixel 9a’s bezels. While far from a deal-breaker or a serious reason not to buy the phone, the bezels are unsightly. Especially compared to more expensive models like the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, the Pixel 9a’s larger bezels stick out quite a bit. The screen itself is high-quality, but the large, black bars surrounding it are an eyesore. You definitely get used to them after a couple of days, but I certainly wish they were smaller.
Thankfully, if those Pixel 10a renders are true, I could very well be getting my wish.
Android Headlines Pixel 9a (left) and Pixel 10a
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