I've reviewed the benchmark scores and battery life of Google's budget smartphone, the Google Pixel 10a.
The Google Pixel 10a is a mid-range smartphone that can be purchased for around 70,000 yen. Having confirmed that its camera performance
Google Pixel 10a - Simply put, it's the best of both worlds.
https://store.google.com/jp/product/pixel_10a?hl=ja
The table below shows the specifications of the 'Pixel 10a,' 'Pixel 10,' 'Pixel 10 Pro,' and 'Pixel 10 Pro XL.' The standard and Pro models are equipped with Google's SoC 'Google Tensor G5,' but the Pixel 10a is equipped with the previous generation Google Tensor G4. Also, the Pixel 10a has a battery capacity of 5100mAh, which is actually more than the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro.
| Model Name | Pixel 10a | Pixel 10 | Pixel 10 Pro | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| display | Size: 6.3 inches, Aspect Ratio: 20:9 Resolution: 1080 x 2424 pixels, Refresh rate: 60-120Hz Maximum brightness 2000 nits, peak brightness 3000 nits | Size: 6.3 inches, Aspect Ratio: 20:9 Resolution: 1080 x 2424 pixels, Refresh rate: 60-120Hz Maximum brightness 2000 nits, peak brightness 3000 nits | Size: 6.3 inches, Aspect Ratio: 20:9 Resolution: 1280 x 2856 pixels, Refresh rate: 1-120Hz Maximum brightness 2200 nits, peak brightness 3300 nits | Size: 6.8 inches, Aspect Ratio: 20:9 Resolution: 1344 x 2992 pixels, Refresh rate: 1-120Hz Maximum brightness 2200 nits, peak brightness 3300 nits |
| Battery capacity | 5100mAh | 4970mAh | 4870mAh | 5200mAh |
| RAM capacity | 8GB | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage capacity | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G5 | ||
| Rear camera | 48-megapixel wide-angle camera 13-megapixel ultrawide camera | 48-megapixel wide-angle camera 13-megapixel ultrawide camera 10.8-megapixel telephoto camera | 50-megapixel wide-angle camera 48-megapixel ultrawide camera 48-megapixel telephoto camera | |
| Front camera | 13 megapixels | 10.5 megapixels | 42 megapixels | |
| OS | Android 16 | |||
| size | Height 153.9mm x Width 73mm x Thickness 9mm | Height 152.8mm x Width 72mm x Thickness 8.6mm | Height 162.8mm x Width 76.6mm x Thickness 8.5mm | |
| price | From 79,900 yen | From 128,900 yen | From 174,900 yen | From 192,900 yen |
The Pixel 10a is a model that eliminates the 'camera bar,' a characteristic feature of the Pixel series, resulting in a flat rear camera design. Camera performance has been reviewed in the following article. Overall, it can take photos with sufficient image quality for a mid-range smartphone, but it falls short of high-end smartphones in terms of detail resolution and stability in low light.
We took various photos to test the photography capabilities of the 'Google Pixel 10a,' which has a flat back with no camera bump - GIGAZINE
To explore the performance of the Google Tensor G4, I ran the standard benchmark app ' Geekbench 6 '. The single-core score was 1672 and the multi-core score was 4337.
We also ran the test using '
The temperature during AnTuTu Benchmark execution is as follows. Even while the benchmark is running, the temperature only rises to 33.3 degrees Celsius.
We used the HIKMICRO Mini2Plus V2 infrared camera to measure the surface temperature while running benchmark tests. Even the hottest parts only rose to around 31 degrees Celsius, so it can be used safely without getting excessively hot.
Next, let's measure the battery life. By default, the Pixel 10a activates battery saver when the battery level drops below 20%. This time, we will conduct the test without changing the default settings.
We will measure the time it takes for the battery to run out while continuously playing
While playing the video, we take a picture of the screen with the camera every minute to find out when the screen turns off.
The screen turned off 24 hours and 17 minutes after playback started. This is an amazing battery performance, allowing for over 24 hours of continuous YouTube video playback.
I also measured the charging time. I used the USB cable that came with the Pixel 10a and the '
The following graph shows the battery level recorded every 10 minutes. It charged to 18% in the first 10 minutes, and to 91% after 60 minutes. Finally, it reached 100% after 90 minutes from the start of charging.
After various tests with the Pixel 10a, I found that its camera and SoC offer sufficient performance for a mid-range smartphone. Furthermore, its battery performance is exceptionally good compared to many other smartphones. The Pixel 10a is a recommended device for people who primarily use their smartphone for watching videos and browsing social media, and who only need a camera with sufficient specs for recording everyday life.
The Pixel 10a is available at the official Google Store for ¥79,900 (tax included) for the minimum configuration. It is also available on Amazon.co.jp, where, at the time of writing, the 128GB storage model can be purchased for ¥73,500 (tax included).
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