The Google Pixel 10a is priced at u20b949,999 in India for the sole 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. Pre-orders opened on February 18, 2026, and the phone goes on sale from March 6, 2026 via the Google Store and Flipkart. Launch offers include u20b93,000 HDFC Bank cashback and u20b93,000 exchange bonus.

The Pixel 10a is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chip, paired with the Titan M2 security coprocessor. It’s the same processor used in the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9a. While not the fastest chip on the market, it’s optimised for Google’s AI features, on-device processing, and privacy-focused computing.

This is one of the Pixel 10a’s biggest selling points u2014 7 years of OS and security updates. The phone launches with Android 16 and will receive updates until at least 2033. No other Android phone in this price segment comes close to this commitment.

Technically, the Pixel 10a and 9a share the same hardware u2014 same Tensor G4 chip, same cameras, same battery, same size. The key differences are: the Pixel 10a has a flatter design with no camera bump, brighter display (3,000 nits vs 2,700 nits), faster 30W charging (up from 23W), upgraded Gorilla Glass 7i, new AI camera features like Camera Coach and Auto Best Take, and it ships with Android 16. If you own a Pixel 9a, it’s probably not worth upgrading. If you’re buying new, get the 10a.

Yes! The Pixel 10a supports 10W wireless charging u2014 an upgrade from the 7.5W wireless charging on its predecessor. It also supports 30W wired fast charging. A 45W USB-C charger (sold separately) is needed to reach maximum speeds. Note that neither the OnePlus 15R nor the Samsung Galaxy A56 offer wireless charging at this price, making this a notable advantage for the Pixel 10a.