Google Pixel 10a vs 9a: Which one to get?

Google's mid-range rivalry heats up as the new Pixel 10a goes head-to-head with its predecessor, the Pixel 9a. While the two devices share a lot of specs, the Pixel 10a pulls ahead in a few unexpected departments. Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life and charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews. ▶ Read our detailed text comparison https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel... ▶ Check the phone's prices https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy... Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned if you make a purchase through the link above. ▶ Check out the full phone's specs https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel... https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel... ▶ Check out how the phones sound https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel... ▶ Get the GSMArena.com merch here: https://merch.gsmarena.com/ ******************** 00:00 - Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a comparison 00:28 - Design and build comparison 00:53 - 6.3" OLED display brightness test 01:05 - Screen brightness comparison 01:13 - Fingerprint reader performance 01:18 - Stereo speakers & audio quality test 01:41 - Android 16 features & update policy 01:55 - Google Tensor G4 performance test 02:09 - Geekbench 6, Antutu 10 & 3D Mark scores 02:18 - Thermal throttling & stress test 02:23 - Battery life compared 02:39 - Charging speed compared 03:00 - 48MP main & 13MP ultrawide cameras 03:10 - 48MP main daylight photo quality 03:19 - 13MP ultrawide photo quality 03:25 - 13MP front camera photo and video quality 03:36 - Rear camera video quality test 03:45 - Feature tally 04:02 - Pixel 10a pros 04:12 - Pixel 9a pros 04:19 - Verdict: Pixel 10a or Pixel 9a?