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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 9a
Product A: Google
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Product B: Google
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48 of 154 fields differ
- 34 different values
- 14 known for one only
- 56 the same
- 50 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Wireless charging powerA: 10WB: 7.5WPixel 10a is 2.5 W higher.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 30WB: 23WPixel 10a is 7 W higher.
- Peak brightnessA: 3,000nitsB: 2,700nitsPixel 10a is 300 nits higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- APixel 10a: 73 × 153.9 mm
- BPixel 9a: 73.3 × 154.7 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
7years1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Security and OS Updates: seven years from first Google Store US availability, per hardware-help footnote.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact model update footnote counts seven years from first US Google Store availability.
Security support period (claimed)
7years1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Security and OS Updates: seven years from first Google Store US availability. No calendar end date is calculated.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Same exact-model footnote, not the regulatory end-of-market minimum.
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Display cover glass names. Exact published glass name.
Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
Back
Plastic1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Dated launch release expressly identifies a plastic back cover.6Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-10aRead 5 October 2026Dated maker release explicitly identifies plastic back cover.
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026SIMs: one physical nano-SIM and eSIM support. The maximum active eSIM count is not inferred from stored profile capacity.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-10a-review-The-best-mid-range-smartphone-of-2026.1328484.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Body and features says eSIM support is limited to one active eSIM, and a nano-SIM is also supported. No dual eSIM claim is inherited.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
6.3in(16 cm)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Exact model main-display marketed diagonal. Hardware help separately states 160 mm (6.3-inch). No diagonal is inferred from rounded metric size.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact marketed-model technical table. 10a explicitly says 6.3-inch.
Resolution
Pixel density
421.2ppi
421.2ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
3,000nits1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Peak claim 3000 nits. Hardware help footnote states 5% on-pixel ratio. The 2000-nit HDR claim at 100% on-pixel ratio is not stored as typical SDR or outdoor brightness.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact model footnote: peak brightness measured at 5% on-pixel ratio. Full-area HDR brightness is a separate claim.
2,700nits1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Maker 2700-nit peak at 5% on-pixel ratio. Separate 1800-nit HDR at 100% on-pixel ratio is not typical SDR or outdoor brightness.4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact model footnote 3 states peak 5% and HDR 100% on-pixel ratios.
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AGoogle Pixel 10a
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X4 | 3.1 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.6 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.9 |
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X4 | 3.1 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.6 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.9 |
Max CPU clock
3.1GHz
3.1GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
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Memory card
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Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AGoogle Pixel 10a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.7 | 1/2" | Quad PD | Yes | 82° |
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | 1/3.1" | Not available | Not available | 120° |
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.7 | 25 | 1/2" | Quad PD | Yes | 82° |
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | Not available | 1/3.1" | Not available | Not available | 120° |
Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Physical wide/ultrawide cameras only. Exact maker Quad PD Dual Pixel wording is stored as Quad PD with this qualifier. Optical-quality sensor crops do not add lenses.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Great-battery-life-and-a-handy-size-Google-Pixel-9a-review.1039364.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact same-model 8 GB/128 GB review main camera table explicitly names 25 mm equivalent. Maker Quad PD and optical format remain separately sourced.
Number of rear cameras
2
2
Main camera
48MP
48MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
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Camera features
Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Camera Coach, Add Me1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026
Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 20265Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-9aRead 5 October 2026Original March 19 maker release explicitly confirms photographic Macro Focus. Current UK spec lists Macro Focus Video separately, so video wording is not used as proof of photo feature. Other listed photo features retain exact UK source.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 10a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
AGoogle Pixel 10a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | 96.1° |
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | 20 | 96.1° |
Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Maker 13 MP 96.1-degree ultrawide selfie. Autofocus is left unknown, not assumed fixed.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Great-battery-life-and-a-handy-size-Google-Pixel-9a-review.1039364.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review front camera table explicitly names 20 mm equivalent. Generic autofocus behavior and unknown native pitch are not assigned.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 10a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Front camera video: 4K 30 fps.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-10a-review-The-best-mid-range-smartphone-of-2026.1328484.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Camera section explicitly lists front Full HD 30/60 fps and Ultra HD 30 fps.
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
Front autofocus
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
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Audio features
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Network section: published UMTS/HSPA band IDs.
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B66, B751Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Network section for exact G4H7L reference model, not a worldwide band union.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B66, B751Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Exact current UK GTF7P list. Hardware-help ROW also lists B14, unlike this table. Disputed B14 is omitted rather than making a worldwide union.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Network section for exact G4H7L. Repeated n41 in the 10a source is deduplicated. It is not an extra band.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Exact GTF7P sub-6 NR list. Other regional mmWave models are excluded.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
IR blaster
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FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
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Sensors
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
Linear vibration motor10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-10a-review-The-best-mid-range-smartphone-of-2026.1328484.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Vibration motor: linear.
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
5,000mAh1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Published device minimum/rated capacity, separate from typical capacity.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2347998_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 device rated capacity.
5,000mAh1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Maker minimum 5000 mAh, independently confirmed as rated by exact GTF7P EPREL fiche.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191510_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 device-rated 5000 mAh.
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel 10a
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 30 |
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 30 |
Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Maker 30+ h ordinary mixed-use claim. Extreme Battery Saver 100 h cannot be represented distinctly and is omitted. Hardware-help footnote 5a defines median Pixel-user mix of talk, data, standby and other features.4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact Pixel 9a footnote 5a ordinary mixed-use median user profile, not Extreme Saver 5b.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
Hearing aid-compatible per FCC requirements. Conversational Gain: 12.0 dB with aid and 18.0 dB without aid (DA 23-914)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026
Hearing aid compatible per FCC requirements (DA 23-914)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Exact UK GTF7P accessibility block publishes FCC compatibility under waiver DA 23-914, with conversational gain 14 dB with aid and 18 dB without aid. These gains are not old M/T ratings and are kept in this note.
In the box
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In the box
Pixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026
Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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