Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 10: Which of Google's latest phones is best for you?

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Unlike last year, Google's new affordable Pixel 10a is closer to its predecessor than the base flagship model, the Pixel 10. Last year, the Pixel 9a bridged the gap between A-series and flagship Pixel phones. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for Google's lineup in 2026. 

The Pixel 10a doesn't compete with the Pixel 10 as well as the 9a did with the 9. And it isn't just because of its minimal upgrades.

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