Google Pixel 10a
Exact average 80.5 · 9 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 80
Image: Google10 professional reviewers tested the Google Pixel 10a, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and design. Most common complaint: battery life.
Reviewed by CNET, WIRED, Tech Advisor and 7 more
The catch: It barely changes from the cheaper Pixel 9a.
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What 10 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 82CNET
A clean, simple phone with good photography that makes a friendly entry to Android for iPhone owners.
Read CNET review - 80WIRED
Not exciting, but strong value with a great camera, smart software and long support.
Read WIRED review - 80Tech Advisor
A perfectly good phone but so incremental that the reviewer says you should almost certainly not buy it, since the 9a offers better value.
Read Tech Advisor review - 80TechRadar
Remains one of the best budget options, with excellent value, all-day battery and good design and display.
Read TechRadar review - 80Expert Reviews
An excellent all-rounder, but so few upgrades over the 9a that the reviewer finds it hard to recommend on value.
Read Expert Reviews review - 80Android Central
A largely recycled Pixel 9a with the same chip and memory, but the price stays low, battery life is strong and software support is long.
Read Android Central review - 80ZDNET
A dependable value phone that is compact, with a good camera, battery and long updates, a clear pick for Android users.
Read ZDNET review - 80Trusted Reviews
A balanced, solid mid-range phone but nearly identical to the Pixel 9a, which is now much cheaper.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80Tom's Guide
The hardware upgrades are minimal, yet the phone still delivers strong value at an unchanged price with better battery, charging and useful new software like desktop mode.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.CNN Underscored
Named the best budget smartphone: stylish, with a good display, dependable speed and long battery for about $500.
Read CNN Underscored review
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Common questions
Is the Google Pixel 10a worth it?
Critics are divided: 6 of 10 recommend it. It barely changes from the cheaper Pixel 9a.
Do critics agree about the Google Pixel 10a?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (WIRED) to 83 (CNN Underscored), a spread of 3 points across 10 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Google Pixel 10a?
Battery life (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Google Pixel 10a?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.