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How the Pixel 10a specs stack up to the Pixel 9a in Canada

Might be worth getting a discounted Pixel 9a

By Dean Daley
Pixel 10a (right, pink/red) vs. Pixel 9a (left, violet).

Google has just revealed the Pixel 10a (pictured above on the right), the latest to join its budget-oriented lineup. However, if you’re interested in the new device but unsure if you should buy this one or its predecessor, take a look at this comparison.

The Pixel 10a costs C$679, which is the same price as the Pixel 9a at launch. On Google’s website, the Pixel 9a still retails at $679;  however, if you check out Amazon or Best Buy, the device is available at $529. It’s likely Google will discontinue the Pixel 9a on its website, but there are other retailers as well. You can get the 9a for $150 cheaper than the Pixel 10a at these retailers, and that’s not even getting into deals with carriers, which might get better as they try to clear out old stock.

So, should you pay the extra for Google’s newest budget-friendly phone? Check out the specs below.

Specs
Pixel 9a
Pixel 9a
Pixel 10a
Pixel 10a
Display
6.3-inch 1080x2424 Actua pOLED, 60-120Hz, 2,700nits peak brightness
6.3-inch pOLED, 1080x2424 pixels, 60-120Hz
Processor
Google Tensor G4
Tensor G4
RAM
8GB
8GB
Storage
128GB/256GB
128 or 256GB
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9mm
6.1x2.9x0.4 (153.9x73x9mm)
Weight
185.9g
6.5oz (183g)
Rear Facing Camera
48-megapixel f/1.7 wide, 13-megapixel f/2.2 ultrawide
48MP f1.7 wide and 13MP f/2.2 ultrawide
Front Facing Camera
13-megapixel f/2.2
13MP f/2.2
OS
Android 15
Android 16
Battery
5,100mAh
5,100mAh
Network Connectivity
5G, LTE
5G and LTE
Sensors
Under-display fingerprint, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
Under-display fingerprint, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
SIM Type
Dual (1x Nano SIM, eSIM)
Dual SIM (nano SIM and eSIM)
Launch Date
March 5, 2026
Misc
Colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Colours: Lavendar, Berry, Fog, Obsidian

The specs for the two devices are incredibly similar. Some differences include that the Pixel 10a has a slightly brighter display and slightly faster charging. The Pixel 10a also has Bluetooth 6.0, is about 3g lighter, and the Pixel 9a lacks satellite SOS.

That’s essentially it. If you have a Pixel 9a, it’s definitely not worth the upgrade. And if you have an even older smartphone, you might wanna purchase the Pixel 9a to save some money. If you want the Pixel 10a for quicker charging or Bluetooth 6.0, maybe it’s worth waiting for a sale.

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