Phone (3a)
Pixel 10
🏆 Verdict
Pixel 10 is the better pick overall by 16.4 points, leading in Updates, Build & durability and Performance. The gap is large; Phone (3a) only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
Phone (3a) offers more for the money ($379 vs $799 at launch).
By category
Performance
Pixel 10 is faster with the Google Tensor G5 (performance index 80 vs 52). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Phone (3a)'s main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Pixel 10 zooms further optically (5× vs 2×). Phone (3a) has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 10.5 MP).
Battery
Both batteries are about the same size (4,985 mAh).
Charging
Phone (3a) charges faster over cable (50W vs 30W). Only Pixel 10 supports wireless charging.
Display
Phone (3a) has the larger screen (6.77" vs 6.3").
Build & durability
Pixel 10 is rated IP68 vs IP64 on the other.
Updates
Pixel 10 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Phone (3a) | Pixel 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Chipset | Google Tensor G5 |
| 8 GB / 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| 6.77" AMOLED | Display | 6.3" OLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2392×1080 (388 ppi) | Resolution | 2424×1080 (421 ppi) |
| 3,000 nits | Peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 48 MP |
| 8 MP | Ultrawide | 13 MP |
| 50 MP · 2× | Telephoto | 10.8 MP · 5× |
| 32 MP | Front camera | 10.5 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 4,970 mAh |
| 50 W | Wired charging | 30 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP64 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| plastic | Frame | aluminium |
| 201 g | Weight | 204 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $379 | Launch price | $799 |
| 2025-03 | Released | 2025-08 |
Phone (3a)
Pros
- 50W charging
- 6.77" screen
- Lower price ($379)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No wireless charging
- Only IP64 rated
- Plastic frame
Pixel 10
Pros
- Faster chip (Google Tensor G5)
- 5× optical zoom
- 15W wireless charging
- IP68 rated
- 7 years of updates
Cons
- Slower charging (30W)
- Pricier ($799)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.