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Google recently launched its latest Pixel 10 series smartphone — Pixel 10a in India. The smartphone is the latest addition to Pixel 10 series and is said to be Google's toughest A-series phone yet.
The smartphone features Gorilla Glass 7i and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The smartphone also features 100% recycled aluminum frame and includes recycled cobalt, copper, and gold – a first for the A-series.Google Pixel 10a is powered by Google Tensor G4 chip, which also powers the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro smartphones. The affordable Pixel smartphone features a 6.3-inch Actua display with a 3,000 nits of peak brightness.
The smartphone also features a 48 MP main camera and a 13 MP ultra-wide camera.Google Pixel 10a is backed by a 5,100 mAh battery, the biggest ever in an A-series phone. Google claims it can last over 30 hours on a single charge. It also supports 30W wired and 10W wireless charging.Google Pixel 10a comes with a starting price tag of Rs 49,999 and the smartphone will give competition to the Apple iPhone 16 which is retailing at a starting price tag of Rs 52,999. Launched in 2024, the Apple iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display and is powered by Apple’s A18 chipset.Wondering which is a better buy? We bring you a complete spec-by-spec comparison of Google Pixel 10a vs Apple iPhone 16 to help you decide
| Feature | Google Pixel 10a | Apple iPhone 16 |
| Display | 6.3-inch pOLED, 1080×2424 resolution, 60–120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR support, up to 3,000 nits peak brightness | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 1179×2556 resolution, 460 ppi, HDR, Ceramic Shield front |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 with Titan M2 security coprocessor | Apple A18 chip (6-core CPU, advanced GPU) |
| RAM & Storage | 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage (no card slot) | 128GB/256GB/512GB storage (no card slot) |
| Rear Camera | Dual: 48MP main + 13MP ultra-wide, 4K video recording | Dual: 48MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide, 4K video recording |
| Front Camera | 13MP front, 4K video | 12MP front, f/1.9, wide-angle, 4K video |
| Battery | 5,100mAh, 45W fast charging, wireless charging supported | -NA- |
| Operating System | Android 16 (Pixel UI) | iOS 18 (upgradable to latest iOS) |
| Dimensions & Weight | 153.9×73×9 mm, 183g | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm, 170g |
| Durability | Gorilla Glass 7i, IP rating not specified | Ceramic Shield, IP68 dust/water resistance (up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Security | Titan M2 security chip, multi-layer hardware protection | Face ID facial recognition |



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