Google offers sneak peek at Pixel 10a ahead of launch; what to expect

Google's new Pixel 10a will run Android 16 OS and is guaranteed to get seven years of OS updates.

After weeks of rumours, Google has confirmed that the much-awaited Pixel 10a series is finally launching this month.

Google Pixel 10a is set for launch on February 18 and will be up for pre-order on the same day.

The company has also offered a sneak peek at the Pixel 10a. It looks very similar to the predecessor of the predecessor.

Google Pixel 9a.

It features a flat display panel on the front and a dual-camera module without any awkward protrusions as such. It has a smooth, curved mid-frame around the display.

Speculations are rife that the device will have the same Tensor G4 chipset as the Pixel 9a (review), but will come with faster CPU speed. Also, it will pack a bigger battery.

Google Pixel 10a.

It is said to feature a 6.285-inch full HD+ (1080 x 2424p) OLED HDR display, 120Hz refresh rate, and support up to 2000 nits peak brightness.

It will support dual SIMs (one physical SIM + e-SIM), a Type-C port, IP68 water-and-dust-resistant rating, stereo speakers, two microphones and an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

It will run Android 16 OS (with seven years of OS updates) and come with Titan M2 security chip (integrated with Tensor G4 silicon), 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) storage and a 5,100mAh battery.

The Pixel 10a is said to come with a dual-camera module-- main 48MP (with f/1.7 aperture, OIS: Optical Image Stabilisation) with 120-degree 13MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2, PDAF: Phase Detection Auto Focus) with LED flash on the back. It can record up to 4K at 60 frames per second (fps). On the front, it is expected to feature a 13MP (f/2.2) camera and can record up to 4K videos at 30fps.

In India, it is likely to be priced around Rs 50,000. We'll know for sure what Google has in store for us later this month.

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