I love my Pixel 9a, even though I switched to it from a flagship. Naturally, I was excited for the launch of the Pixel 10a, hoping it would offer enough upgrades to justify buying it.
Well, that didn’t happen. There’s exactly zero reason to upgrade if you have a Pixel 9a, in my opinion, as the latest Pixel 10a doesn’t really offer anything particularly exciting.
Would you upgrade from the Pixel 9a to the Pixel 10a? 6 votes Yes, I would. 0 % No, I wouldn't. 100 %
Here’s what’s new
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Let’s start with the design: The Pixel 10a now sports a completely flat back. Yes, I know that the Pixel 9a technically doesn’t have a camera bump, at least when compared to its predecessor. However, it still has a tiny edge around the camera that protrudes a bit, which is now gone. The camera module on the Pixel 10 is completely flush with the body, so the phone won’t wobble at all when placed down on a desk.
The bezels around the display are just a tad smaller, which means the device’s overall footprint is smaller as well — the display is the same size. This also translates to a lower weight, although the difference is negligible (3 grams). And there are a few new colors available. Obsidian is the only one carried over from last year’s model and is joined by Lavender, Berry, and Fog.
The display is said to be 11% brighter, jumping from 2,700 to 3,000 nits. It’s also covered by the newer Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for extra drop protection.
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