After months of rumors and leaks, Google has revealed its new budget-friendly phone, the Pixel 10a, through a teaser video, confirming the official launch of the device is imminent within the next two weeks.
It was announced that pre-orders for the phone will open on February 18, a date eagerly awaited by fans of the mid-priced Pixel series.
The teaser video showed glimpses of the phone’s design and one of its new colors, with a clear focus on aesthetic changes compared to the previous generation. The rear camera unit is now dual and completely flat without any protrusion, unlike the previous version which had a raised rim around the oval camera cutout.
Google also hinted at a new color leaning towards violet-blue, similar to the Iris and Indigo colors of previous versions, while the Berry color appeared faintly in the video’s background.
According to leaks, the Pixel 10a will feature a water and dust-resistant body with an IP68 rating, measuring 154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm and weighing 186 grams. The phone boasts a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1080 × 2424 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, a pixel density of 421 PPI, brightness up to 2700 nits, and protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which is resistant to impacts and scratches.
The phone runs on the updatable Android 16 system and includes the Google Tensor G4 processor, Mali-G715 MP7 graphics processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.
The rear camera is a dual-lens setup with 48 and 13 megapixels, featuring an ultrawide lens, and supports 4K video recording at 60 frames per second. The front camera is 13 megapixels and also supports 4K recording.
The phone includes a Nano-SIM slot and eSIM technology for cellular connectivity, a USB Type-C 3.2 port, an NFC chip, satellite positioning systems, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It also comes with a 5100 mAh battery supporting 23-watt fast charging.
Expectations suggest that Google will continue to use bolder colors for the Pixel 10a, giving it a distinct and unique character compared to previous versions, while maintaining strong performance and a large battery.
Google
Google is an American multinational technology company founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. It began as a search engine project and has since grown into one of the world’s most influential companies, developing a vast ecosystem of online services, software, and hardware. Its headquarters, known as the Googleplex, is located in Mountain View, California, and is noted for its innovative and employee-centric campus design.
Pixel 10a
The Pixel 10a is a smartphone model from Google’s Pixel series, which is part of the company’s hardware division focused on consumer electronics. As a product line, the Pixel phones are known for integrating Google’s software and AI features directly into the hardware, with the “a” series typically representing a more budget-friendly version of the flagship models.
Pixel
Pixel is a digital art collective and cultural movement that emerged in the early 2000s, primarily online, focusing on creating and sharing low-resolution, pixel-based artwork. It draws inspiration from the aesthetic of early computer and video game graphics, celebrating a nostalgic, minimalist form of digital expression. While not a physical site, it represents a significant community-driven cultural phenomenon in internet art history.
Android 16
Android 16 is a fictional character from the popular Japanese manga and anime series *Dragon Ball Z*, introduced as a powerful and peaceful combat android created by Dr. Gero. His history involves being designed for the sole purpose of killing the protagonist, Goku, but he ultimately develops a gentle personality and a deep love for nature and life.
Google Tensor G4
The Google Tensor G4 is a system-on-a-chip (SoC) designed by Google for its Pixel smartphones, first released in 2023. It represents the fourth generation of Google’s custom silicon, building on previous Tensor designs to enhance on-device machine learning capabilities and overall performance for features like computational photography and AI assistants.
Mali-G715 MP7
The Mali-G715 MP7 is a graphics processing unit (GPU) designed by Arm for use in mobile and embedded devices, representing a significant iteration in the company’s GPU architecture. It builds upon its predecessors with a focus on improved performance and energy efficiency, often incorporating features like hardware-level ray tracing support for enhanced visual rendering in smartphones and tablets.
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is a durable, chemically strengthened glass developed by the American company Corning Incorporated, first introduced in 2013. It was engineered as an improvement over its predecessors, offering significantly enhanced scratch resistance and the ability to withstand deeper scratches without compromising strength, making it a popular choice for smartphone and tablet displays.
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2 is a technical specification for a small, reversible-plug connector and its associated data transfer protocol. It was developed by the USB Implementers Forum, building upon the original USB Type-C design introduced in 2014, to provide higher data speeds and increased power delivery compared to previous versions. This standard facilitates faster file transfers and more versatile charging for a wide range of modern electronic devices.
NFC
The National Football Conference (NFC) is one of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL), founded in 1970 following the merger between the NFL and the rival American Football League. It currently consists of 16 teams divided into four divisions, and its champion competes against the American Football Conference champion in the Super Bowl.
