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Google Pixel 10a vs Nothing Phone (4a)
Product A: Google
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Product B: Nothing
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89 of 154 fields differ
- 63 different values
- 26 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 43 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- OS support period (claimed)A: 7yearsB: 3yearsGoogle is 4 years higher.
- Peak brightnessA: 3,000nitsB: 4,500nitsNothing is 1,500 nits higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 1,682pointsB: 1,259pointsGoogle is 423 points higher.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 4,309pointsB: 3,393pointsGoogle is 916 points higher.
- Security support period (claimed)A: 7yearsB: 6yearsGoogle is 1 year higher.
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
Predecessor
Google Pixel 9a11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-s-new-smartphone-confirmed-to-launch-globally-with-old-Tensor-G4-silicon-on-eve-of-release.1228612.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Pixel 10a replaces the Pixel 9a.
Nothing Phone (3a)10Reviewengadget.com/mobile/smartphones/nothings-phone-4a-pro-picks-up-flagship-features-and-an-even-brighter-display-for-499-111500926.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a are the sequels to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro.11Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a-review-2948.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Phone (4a) to its predecessor and names the Phone (3a) chipset as the one it replaces.
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
White, Black, Blue, Pink1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 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
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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 7i1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 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.
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026ROW two physical nano-SIMs and maker explicitly says no eSIM. Japan-only eSIM hardware excluded.
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
439.9ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
30Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker adaptive-display marketing paragraph explicitly says dynamic 30 Hz to 120 Hz, matching exact review. No LTPO inference.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display explicitly dynamic 30 to 120 Hz. Does not establish LTPO.
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.
4,500nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Display table 4500 nits peak. Maker release explicitly identifies HDR, window size and duration unstated.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker Display paragraph expressly identifies 4500 nits HDR peak.
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
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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
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
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 |
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.7 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
3.1GHz
2.7GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-G715 MP710Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-10a-review-The-best-mid-range-smartphone-of-2026.1328484.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Graphics adapter.
Qualcomm Adreno 8101Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
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° |
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 24 | 1/1.57" | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available | Samsung GN9 |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 2.88 | 80 | 1/2.75" | PDAF | Yes | 3.5× | Not available | Samsung JN5 |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 15 | 1/4" | Not available | Not available | Not available | 120° | Sony IMX355 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact physical camera table. Main and periscope PDAF/OIS explicitly stated. Physical 3.5x periscope only, 7x sensor crop is not another lens. Review supplies 8 MP ultrawide, equivalent focal lengths and sensor identifiers.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Primary Camera header gives sensor identifiers and 24/80/15 mm equivalent lens lengths. Maker f/1.88 and f/2.88 precision retained.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
48MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
3.5×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
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
Ultra XDR, Ultra XDR motion photo, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Macro capability (built into the default mode), Night Mode1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026TrueLens Engine 4 list. Macro capability is software and does not add a physical lens.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 10a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
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° |
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.2 | 22 | 1/3.44" | 89° | Samsung KD1 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker 32 MP f/2.2 and 1/3.44-inch-format optics retained over review 1/3.42 format. No AF subtype or physical focal length is inferred.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Secondary Camera header identifies Samsung KD1 and 22 mm equivalent focal length. Maker 1/3.44 format retained over review 1/3.42.
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.
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
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 pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 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 pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 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, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker LTE IDs. n25/B25 from Pro is not copied into this base model.
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, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker NR IDs include n40 and n71. Not a worldwide union or copied Pro table.
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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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
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK/ROW constellation list. No US-only subset is substituted.
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
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FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_10a_specsRead 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Front ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
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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.
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel 10a
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 30 |
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 17 |
| Talk time | 47 |
| Audio playback | 26 |
| Video streaming | 21 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Play all day paragraph, alongside the global 5080 mAh claim. Voice calls, listening to music and YouTube are separate maker laboratory runtimes. Network, brightness, audio route and firmware are unstated. Instagram scrolling is omitted because its app-specific use does not fit a distinct schema use case.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker up to 17 h mixed music/video/gaming/messages claim with global 5080 mAh battery. No network, brightness or test sequence specified.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
USB PPS, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, UFCS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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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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Full charge time (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
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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
Nothing Phone (4a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), 1 meter, Phone (4a) screen protector (pre-applied), Phone (4a) case, SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker UK box list. Protective case is corroborated by exact EU fiche Yes, unlike Pro. Mains adapter absent in manual.
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/165936104Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/16593610Read 5 October 2026Exact-model maker Safety and Regulatory Guide. Opened alongside maker hardware and camera help.
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdf6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker global English 15-page guide opened. Maximum wired charging omitted because manual page 3 says 33 W versus current maker 50 W. Regulatory charger 50 W is not handset input maximum. Unidentified review charger also prevents storing measured 65-minute full charge.
EPREL registration number
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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