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Last month, I wrote about how I want to be a Pixel fan, but I’ve had pretty poor luck with the series over the years. Still, as Android 16 continues to evolve, I’ve admitted more than once that I’ve been tempted to give Pixels another try to experience the latest betas and more.
Recently, I finally decided to pull the trigger and am once again a Pixel owner. This time around, I’ve decided to give its budget range a try, as my family has been very impressed with the Galaxy S25 FE, and so I was curious how Google’s own mid-ranger might compare. So far, I’ve been using the Pixel 10a for almost two weeks, and overall, I’m impressed.
Have you had good luck with the Pixel series? 248 votes Yes, I've never had a major problem. 52 % Mostly yes, though I've had some problems. 34 % No, I'm also kind of cursed. 11 % Other (Let us know in the comments) 3 %
What I love about the Pixel 10a
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Earlier this year, I wrote about my daughter’s Galaxy S25 FE and how it’s made me reconsider whether I really need a flagship anymore. Considering its weaker processor, I wasn’t sure that the Pixel 10a would be able to measure up nearly as well.
Aside from getting a bit hot during more intensive games and apps, I have to admit I really didn’t notice much of a difference between the Galaxy S25 FE and the Pixel 10a when it came to browsing, playing games, or really anything I do on a regular basis. It even fared well compared to my Galaxy S24 or my company-owned Galaxy S25 Edge.
The camera experience was also pretty impressive. Packing a 48MP primary and 13MP ultrawide sensor that’s identical to the Pixel 9a before it, you might not get the most impressive on-paper hardware, but Google’s AI chops really shine through here.
The Pixel 10a performs well on the day-to-day, but what really impressed me is the battery life and Google's software.
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