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ZDNET's key takeaways
The new Pixel 10a successfully packs premium features into a midrange price.
A flatter design, brighter screen, and tougher build stand out this year.
Long-term updates and Satellite SOS make it a solid value pick.
It's no surprise by now that the midrange smartphone category is nearly as potent as what was once considered the premium category. The Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel phones now offer compelling features that resemble what you might have found only in the top tier, even a few years ago.
The cameras are good, the batteries last more than a full day, and the software gets many years of updates.
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The Pixel 10a takes the flatter design approach from last year's Pixel 9a even further while pulling down camera and AI tools that were previously limited to the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro. It keeps the same $499 starting price, and will be available starting March 5. Let's take a look at some of the new phone's highlights.
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