Google
Pixel 10a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
128 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification G4H7LFull product profile
Obsidian YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026Google Pixel 10a vs OnePlus Nord 5
Obsidian
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Pixel 10a if…
- you want a lighter phone: 183 g vs 211 g Source: Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a longer published support term: 7 vs 6 years Source: Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 73 vs 77.04 mm Source: Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Nord 5 if…
- you want a higher maximum refresh rate: 144 vs 120 Hz Source: OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 50 vs 13 MP Source: OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.83″ screen Source: OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
OnePlus
Nord 5
6.83″ · Swift AMOLED · 144 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Phantom Grey · UK 5011113305Full product profile
Phantom GreyListed configurations: Pixel 10a 128 GB, Nord 5 256 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models; no matching tier is listed for both yet.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
Nord 5
0.53″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Pixel 10a
- 6.3″
- Nord 5
- 6.83″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- Pixel 10a
- No telephoto
- Nord 5
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Pixel 10a
- Not verified
- Nord 5
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
18 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsPixel 10aGoogle Tensor G4
Nord 5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Typical battery capacity
In Visual factsPixel 10a5100 mAh
Nord 55200 mAh
Sources
Nord 5
UK manufacturer typical capacity: 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh); rated capacity is also 5200 mAh. Single non-removable cell.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Camera system
Pixel 10aWide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Nord 5Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP; Front: 50 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
Pixel 10a
No dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Zoom up to 8x and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
Main: Sony LYT-700 (IMX906) sensor with autofocus. Ultra-wide: OV08D10, f/2.2, autofocus. Front: Samsung ISOCELL JN5, f/2.0, autofocus, records 4K at 60 fps. OnePlus lists no telephoto lens; zoom is digital (0.6× to 20×).
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
Pixel 10apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 3,000 nits peak
Nord 56.83-inch Swift AMOLED; 2800 × 1272; up to 144 Hz; 1800 nits peak
Sources
Pixel 10a
Diagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 2,000 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; >2,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness. 450 ppi; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The active refresh rate depends on content and app support.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Maximum refresh rate
Pixel 10a120 Hz
Nord 5144 Hz
Sources
Nord 5
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
Pixel 10a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Nord 5At least 4 Android OS upgrades; security updates until 8 July 2031
Sources
Pixel 10a
Google counts the term from the model's initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
Security schedule is model-specific; regional timing and patch availability can vary. Android upgrade counts and security coverage are different commitments.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus UK model-specific security update periodsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Show 12 more verified differences
Published update term
Pixel 10a7 years
Nord 56 years
Sources
Pixel 10a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
Six years of security updates from the launch date.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Launch operating system
Pixel 10aLaunched with Android 16
Nord 5OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15
Sources
Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
Battery and charging
Pixel 10a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W+ USB-C PPS charger; Qi wireless charging
Nord 55200 mAh; 80 W wired, 5 W wired reverse
Sources
Pixel 10a
The 45 W figure is the separately sold charger Google names, not a stated phone input limit. Wireless charging is up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
Typical and rated capacity 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh), single non-removable cell. 80 W SUPERVOOC or 18 W PD (55 W PPS) with a compatible charger and cable; bypass charging is supported. Capacity is not a measured battery-life result.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
Pixel 10a1080 × 2424
Nord 52800 × 1272
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
Pixel 10a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Nord 550 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Panel technology
Pixel 10apOLED
Nord 5Swift AMOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed peak brightness
Pixel 10a3000 nits
Nord 51800 nits
Sources
Pixel 10a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
OnePlus lists 1800 nits peak, 1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Pixel 10a422.2 ppi
Nord 5450 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
Pixel 10a6.3 in
Nord 56.83 in
Sources
Pixel 10a
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 10a technical specifications (regional comparison)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Height
Pixel 10a153.9 mm
Nord 5163.41 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPixel 10a183 g
Nord 5211 g
Sources
Nord 5
Approximately 211 g; the screen protector may add about 3 g. Manufacturing and measurement variation applies.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsPixel 10a73 mm
Nord 577.04 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
Pixel 10a153.9 × 73 × 9 mm (height × width × depth)
Nord 5163.41 × 77.04 × 8.1 mm (height × width × depth); Phantom Grey finish
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (1)
Thickness
Pixel 10a9 mm
Nord 58.1 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
Pixel 10a128 GB
Nord 5256 GB
Sources
Nord 5OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus Nord 5 Phantom Grey 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM configuration
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
Pixel 10a8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Nord 58 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
Pixel 10aPixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a technical specifications
Nord 5
UFS 3.1 storage. Usable storage is lower after system files.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus Nord 5 Phantom Grey 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM configurationA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
Pixel 10aUK model G4H7L; nano-SIM + eSIM
Nord 5UK model; dual nano-SIM (Dual SIM Dual Active); no eSIM; 5G
Sources
Pixel 10a
The EU energy label that Google's UK store shows for Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) names supplier Google and model identifier G4H7L (label image https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D4YongcTXvSBB_oZx68EcZ0OleToj3HSo4Q0_axRpZ7MiiYWSnXp28bUmf8l7OIqFiagLKvnFHVPYFUbvsHIlIg9ogwLhi9r400=s0, 600 × 1200 PNG, SHA-256 12cc05f14b690ee1b213390d2657d0f8af6f620eeb3b3f8fec67ce1e9ac44954, read on 26 September 2026). The UK specification page lists G4H7L with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The UK and US specification pages also list GE1GQ (whose LTE list adds bands 13/14/25/29/30/48/71) and GV0BP (listed with FeliCa) without saying where those are sold, so the US store unit's model is not confirmed. Check carrier support before using one region's unit in the other.
Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 10a technical specifications (regional comparison)Nord 5
UK specification. LTE 4×4 MIMO up to DL Cat 19 (1600 Mbps) / UL Cat 18 (200 Mbps), depending on carrier support. Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD 38/39/40/41/42; 5G NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n77/n78. Network connectivity varies with the carrier's network and service deployment. US carrier compatibility and availability are not covered.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (81)
Main camera aperture
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 51.8 f-number
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Main rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K recording maximum
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 560 fps
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 560 fps
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Front camera only. Nord 5 beautification applies only at 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 10aYes
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Listed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
The wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
Pixel 10a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 580 W
Sources
Pixel 10a
Google names a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger (sold separately) for the 50%-in-about-30-minutes claim but does not state the phone's maximum input power. The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 30 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
SUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bypass charging
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Compatible power setup and software are required; no measured temperature or battery-health gain is claimed.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 features and test restrictionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Pixel 10a30 minutes
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Time to 50% charge, not to full: Google claims up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger, sold separately. Google claim, not a test.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Declared high-brightness mode
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 51400 nits
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Manufacturer HBM claim; not an independently measured peak or a guarantee for every image.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Physical RAM type
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5LPDDR5X
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage technology
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5UFS 3.1
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
OnePlus's UK specification has no memory-card entry for the Nord 5, so card support is neither confirmed nor excluded.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connectivity
Pixel 10aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · Google Cast · GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM support
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5No
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 54 upgrades
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
At least four Android OS upgrades; the preinstalled version is not counted.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi support
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Wi-Fi 6; 2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz up to 160 MHz
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Router, local regulations and network settings affect availability. OnePlus does not list 6 GHz support.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth version
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 55.4
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ports and buttons
Pixel 10aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Aqua Touch
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Manufacturer touch-input feature; it does not indicate waterproofing, and accuracy gains have not been independently tested.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 features and test restrictionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK rated battery capacity
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 55200 mAh
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Authentication
Pixel 10aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
Pixel 10aCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Fingerprint sensor
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5In-display
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
OnePlus does not say whether the in-display sensor is optical or ultrasonic.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Pixel 10a_pixel_10a_obsidian_128gb_unlocked
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Declared HDR playback formats
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
OnePlus lists 'HDR10/HDR10+' inside its audio-format row rather than as a display or video playback feature, so the supported HDR playback formats are unclear. The display is described as Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
In the box
Pixel 10aPixel 10a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ingress protection rating
Pixel 10aIP68
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
OnePlus's UK specification and feature pages give no IP dust or water rating for the Nord 5, so its rating is unknown rather than confirmed as unrated.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated telephoto reach
Pixel 10a0×
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published network bands
Pixel 10a5G Sub-6 GHz (model G4H7L) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Bands Google lists for model G4H7L, the model on the UK energy label for this SKU (see region); Google's list repeats band 41, shown once here. The same page lists model GE1GQ with LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/71 and 5G Sub-6 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78, and model GV0BP with the same bands as G4H7L plus FeliCa, without regional attribution.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Open Canvas multitasking
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5450 ppi
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Plus Key
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Satellite SOS
Pixel 10aYes
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Listed in Google's UK Safety specification; availability depends on country and service terms not stated here.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published security update end date
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 52031-07-08
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Published security period; delivery can vary by region/model and chip-supplier patch availability. This does not promise monthly updates or Android version upgrades.
OnePlus UK model-specific security update periodsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
Pixel 10aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Advertised software tools
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5AI translation, image editing, Mind Space and on-device AI Search
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Some functions depend on region, installed software, internet access and an account. Check AI output. AI Search is English-only at launch and searches the first 1,000 saved files and notes, up to 30,000 characters in each.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 features and test restrictionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio — Speaker features
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Dual stereo speakers; noise cancellation
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Buttons — Navigation and shortcuts
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Gesture and on-screen navigation; Plus Key
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Flash
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5LED
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Front Camera
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor; sensor size 1/2.75"; 50 MP; 5P lens; 0.64 µm pixels; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 21 mm equivalent; autofocus; f/2.0; 90° field of view
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Front shooting modes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Face Unlock, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape Selfie, Panorama Selfie, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Slo-mo, Retouch, Screen Flash
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Front video modes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 54K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps, 720p at 30 fps (beautification only at 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps); steady mode: 1080p at 60 fps
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Main Camera
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Sony LYT-700 CMOS (aka IMX906); sensor size 1/1.56"; 50 MP; 1.0 µm pixels; 6P lens; tri-axis optical image stabilisation; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 24 mm equivalent; f/1.8; 84° field of view; autofocus
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Rear shooting modes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape, Pro Mode, Panorama, Cinematic, Slo-mo, Long Exposure, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Hi-Res Mode, Tilt-shift, Google Lens
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Rear video modes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 54K at 60/30 fps; 1080p at 60/30 fps; 720p at 30 fps; EIS/OIS video: 4K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps (default), 720p at 30 fps; slow motion: 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 240 fps; time-lapse: 4K and 1080p at 30 fps; digital zoom up to 18×; dual-view video: 1080p at 30 fps; video zoom: 4K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps, 720p at 30 fps; cinematic: 3840 × 1644 at 30 fps; video editor
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Ultra-Wide
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5OV08D10 sensor; sensor size 1/4"; 8 MP; 1.12 µm pixels; 5P lens; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 15 mm equivalent; f/2.2; 116° field of view; autofocus; macro from 3.5 cm
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Zoom
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 50.6× to 20× digital zoom
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Bluetooth
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Bluetooth 5.4; codecs: aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Dual SIM
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Yes (with Dual SIM Dual Active support)
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — eSIM
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5No
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — LTE
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA: bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD: bands 38/39/40/41/42; 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n77/n78
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Network connectivity may vary with the carrier's network and service deployment.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 54×4 MIMO; up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 18 (1600 Mbps / 200 Mbps), depending on carrier support
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — NFC
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5NFC enabled
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Positioning
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Wi-Fi
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 52×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 160 MHz; Wi-Fi 6; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions — Published measurements
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Height 163.41 mm; width 77.04 mm; thickness 8.1 mm; weight 211 g
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Features
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Nature tone display; Eye comfort; Bed time mode; Screen colour mode; Colour personalisation; Colour vision enhancement; Auto brightness; Manual brightness; Screen colour temperature; Night mode; Multi-brightness colour calibration
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Parameters
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 56.83 inches (measured diagonally from corner to corner); 1.5K (FHD+), 2800 × 1272; 450 ppi; aspect ratio 19.8:9; screen-to-body ratio 93.6%; refresh rate up to 144 Hz (60/90/120/144 Hz); Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support; brightness 800 nits adjustable, 1400 nits full-screen (HBM), 1800 nits peak; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); sRGB and DCI-P3 support, 100% DCI-P3; touch response (instantaneous) up to 3000 Hz; eye-care PWM dimming 3840 Hz; Sun-amp technology; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i (exclusively co-developed material)
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
In The Box — Included items
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5OnePlus Nord 5; Type-A to C cable; quick start guide; safety information; screen protector (pre-applied); SIM tray ejector
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA; recording: WAV, AAC, MP3
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Multimedia — Image Supported Formats
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO; output: JPEG, HEIF
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Multimedia — Video Supported Formats
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV; recording: MP4
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Note — Measurement and support conditions
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Approximate handset weight 211 g; protector may add 3 g. Usable memory is lower than nominal capacity. Camera pixel counts vary by mode. UK single-cell battery: typical/rated 5200 mAh and 19.81 Wh; non-removable. At least four Android upgrades and six years of security from launch. Supplier/OnePlus laboratory claims vary with configuration, software, measurements and usage; images are illustrative and specifications may be revised.
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Performance — Published hardware
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15; CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform; GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 735; RAM: 8 / 12 GB LPDDR5X with OnePlus RAM-Vitalization; RAM expansion: 4/6/8 GB (8 GB RAM), 4/8/12 GB (12 GB RAM); storage: 256/512 GB UFS 3.1; configurations: 8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB; heat dissipation area: 32207 mm²; battery: 5200 mAh (single-cell, non-removable); charging: 80 W SUPERVOOC, 18 W PD (55 W PPS); reverse charging: 5 W (wired only); bypass charging: yes; haptics: X-axis motor; certification: TÜV SÜD 72-month Fluency Rating A
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
OnePlus lists both configurations; this product is the 8 GB + 256 GB model.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ports — Connections
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5USB 2.0, Type-C; supports standard Type-C earphones; dual nano-SIM slot
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors — Sensor inventory
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5In-display fingerprint sensor; accelerometer; M-sensor electronic compass; gyroscope; ambient light sensor; proximity sensor; Sensor Core; infrared blaster
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5USB 2.0 Type-C
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB PD charging maximum
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 518 W
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Requires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB PPS charging maximum
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 555 W
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Requires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
OnePlus lists rear and front recording up to 4K and does not mention 8K, so 8K support is unknown.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording
Pixel 10aRear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired reverse charging
Pixel 10aNot verified
Nord 55 W
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
Pixel 10aYes
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Qi-certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
Pixel 10a10 W
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Manufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsNord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs111 specificationsPixel 10aNord 5
Pixel 10aNord 5WeightDiffers
183g
211g
Approximately 211 g; the screen protector may add about 3 g. Manufacturing and measurement variation applies.
WidthDiffers
73mm
77.04mm
ThicknessDiffers
9mm
8.1mm
DimensionsDiffers
153.9 × 73 × 9 mm (height × width × depth)
163.41 × 77.04 × 8.1 mm (height × width × depth); Phantom Grey finish
HeightDiffers
153.9 mm
163.41 mm
Form factor
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
slab
ColourDiffers
Obsidian
Phantom Grey
Dimensions — Published measurements
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Height 163.41 mm; width 77.04 mm; thickness 8.1 mm; weight 211 g
Screen sizeDiffers
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
6.83″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
1800 nits
Claimed peak brightness · OnePlus lists 1800 nits peak, 1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness.
Pixel densityDiffers
422.2 ppi
450 ppi
Maximum refresh rateDiffers
120Hz
144Hz
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
Display specificationDiffers
pOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 3,000 nits peakDiagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 2,000 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; >2,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
6.83-inch Swift AMOLED; 2800 × 1272; up to 144 Hz; 1800 nits peak1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness. 450 ppi; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The active refresh rate depends on content and app support.
Display resolutionDiffers
1080 × 2424
2800 × 1272
Pixel density
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
450 ppi
Display — Parameters
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
6.83 inches (measured diagonally from corner to corner); 1.5K (FHD+), 2800 × 1272; 450 ppi; aspect ratio 19.8:9; screen-to-body ratio 93.6%; refresh rate up to 144 Hz (60/90/120/144 Hz); Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support; brightness 800 nits adjustable, 1400 nits full-screen (HBM), 1800 nits peak; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); sRGB and DCI-P3 support, 100% DCI-P3; touch response (instantaneous) up to 3000 Hz; eye-care PWM dimming 3840 Hz; Sun-amp technology; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i (exclusively co-developed material)
Display — Features
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Nature tone display; Eye comfort; Bed time mode; Screen colour mode; Colour personalisation; Colour vision enhancement; Auto brightness; Manual brightness; Screen colour temperature; Night mode; Multi-brightness colour calibration
Declared high-brightness mode
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
1400 nitsManufacturer HBM claim; not an independently measured peak or a guarantee for every image.
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modules
2
2
Counts the main and ultra-wide rear cameras listed by OnePlus; the LED flash and front camera are not counted.
Camera systemDiffers
Wide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fpsNo dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Zoom up to 8x and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP; Front: 50 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fpsMain: Sony LYT-700 (IMX906) sensor with autofocus. Ultra-wide: OV08D10, f/2.2, autofocus. Front: Samsung ISOCELL JN5, f/2.0, autofocus, records 4K at 60 fps. OnePlus lists no telephoto lens; zoom is digital (0.6× to 20×).
Front cameraDiffers
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
50 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Front camera autofocus
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Yes
Camera — Main Camera
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Sony LYT-700 CMOS (aka IMX906); sensor size 1/1.56"; 50 MP; 1.0 µm pixels; 6P lens; tri-axis optical image stabilisation; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 24 mm equivalent; f/1.8; 84° field of view; autofocus
Camera — Ultra-Wide
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
OV08D10 sensor; sensor size 1/4"; 8 MP; 1.12 µm pixels; 5P lens; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 15 mm equivalent; f/2.2; 116° field of view; autofocus; macro from 3.5 cm
Camera — Flash
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
LED
Camera — Zoom
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
0.6× to 20× digital zoom
Camera — Rear video modes
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
4K at 60/30 fps; 1080p at 60/30 fps; 720p at 30 fps; EIS/OIS video: 4K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps (default), 720p at 30 fps; slow motion: 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 240 fps; time-lapse: 4K and 1080p at 30 fps; digital zoom up to 18×; dual-view video: 1080p at 30 fps; video zoom: 4K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps, 720p at 30 fps; cinematic: 3840 × 1644 at 30 fps; video editor
Camera — Rear shooting modes
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape, Pro Mode, Panorama, Cinematic, Slo-mo, Long Exposure, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Hi-Res Mode, Tilt-shift, Google Lens
Camera — Front Camera
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor; sensor size 1/2.75"; 50 MP; 5P lens; 0.64 µm pixels; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 21 mm equivalent; autofocus; f/2.0; 90° field of view
Camera — Front video modes
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
4K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps, 720p at 30 fps (beautification only at 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps); steady mode: 1080p at 60 fps
Camera — Front shooting modes
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Face Unlock, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape Selfie, Panorama Selfie, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Slo-mo, Retouch, Screen Flash
Main camera aperture
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
1.8 f-numberMain rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsFront camera only. Nord 5 beautification applies only at 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps.
Wireless charging
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
YesQi-certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W+ USB-C PPS charger; Qi wireless chargingThe 45 W figure is the separately sold charger Google names, not a stated phone input limit. Wireless charging is up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates.
5200 mAh; 80 W wired, 5 W wired reverseTypical and rated capacity 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh), single non-removable cell. 80 W SUPERVOOC or 18 W PD (55 W PPS) with a compatible charger and cable; bypass charging is supported. Capacity is not a measured battery-life result.
UK typical battery capacityDiffers
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
5200 mAhUK manufacturer typical capacity: 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh); rated capacity is also 5200 mAh. Single non-removable cell.
Wired charging power
Not verifiedGoogle names a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger (sold separately) for the 50%-in-about-30-minutes claim but does not state the phone's maximum input power. The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 30 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
80 WSUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
30 minutesTime to 50% charge, not to full: Google claims up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger, sold separately. Google claim, not a test.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
10 WManufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Not verified
Bypass charging
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
YesCompatible power setup and software are required; no measured temperature or battery-health gain is claimed.
Wired reverse charging
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
5 W
USB PD charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
18 WRequires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
USB PPS charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
55 WRequires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
UK rated battery capacity
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
5200 mAhRated energy: 19.81 Wh.
Published support termDiffers
7 years
Published update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
6 years
Published security-support term · Six years of security updates from the launch date.
Update policyDiffers
7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesGoogle counts the term from the model's initial availability, not from purchase.
At least 4 Android OS upgrades; security updates until 8 July 2031Security schedule is model-specific; regional timing and patch availability can vary. Android upgrade counts and security coverage are different commitments.
Published operating systemDiffers
Launched with Android 16
OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15
Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA; recording: WAV, AAC, MP3
Multimedia — Video Supported Formats
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV; recording: MP4
Multimedia — Image Supported Formats
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO; output: JPEG, HEIF
Note — Measurement and support conditions
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Approximate handset weight 211 g; protector may add 3 g. Usable memory is lower than nominal capacity. Camera pixel counts vary by mode. UK single-cell battery: typical/rated 5200 mAh and 19.81 Wh; non-removable. At least four Android upgrades and six years of security from launch. Supplier/OnePlus laboratory claims vary with configuration, software, measurements and usage; images are illustrative and specifications may be revised.
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
4 upgradesAt least four Android OS upgrades; the preinstalled version is not counted.
ChipsetDiffers
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB storageUFS 3.1 storage. Usable storage is lower after system files.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK model G4H7L; nano-SIM + eSIMThe EU energy label that Google's UK store shows for Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) names supplier Google and model identifier G4H7L (label image https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D4YongcTXvSBB_oZx68EcZ0OleToj3HSo4Q0_axRpZ7MiiYWSnXp28bUmf8l7OIqFiagLKvnFHVPYFUbvsHIlIg9ogwLhi9r400=s0, 600 × 1200 PNG, SHA-256 12cc05f14b690ee1b213390d2657d0f8af6f620eeb3b3f8fec67ce1e9ac44954, read on 26 September 2026). The UK specification page lists G4H7L with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The UK and US specification pages also list GE1GQ (whose LTE list adds bands 13/14/25/29/30/48/71) and GV0BP (listed with FeliCa) without saying where those are sold, so the US store unit's model is not confirmed. Check carrier support before using one region's unit in the other.
UK model; dual nano-SIM (Dual SIM Dual Active); no eSIM; 5GUK specification. LTE 4×4 MIMO up to DL Cat 19 (1600 Mbps) / UL Cat 18 (200 Mbps), depending on carrier support. Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD 38/39/40/41/42; 5G NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n77/n78. Network connectivity varies with the carrier's network and service deployment. US carrier compatibility and availability are not covered.
StorageConfiguration
128 GB
256 GB
Physical RAM
8 GB
8 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
Panel technologyDiffers
pOLED
Swift AMOLED
eSIM only
No
No
Ingress protection
IP68
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification and feature pages give no IP dust or water rating for the Nord 5, so its rating is unknown rather than confirmed as unrated.
Ports and buttons
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · Google Cast · GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Not verified
Published network bands
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
5G Sub-6 GHz (model G4H7L) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79Bands Google lists for model G4H7L, the model on the UK energy label for this SKU (see region); Google's list repeats band 41, shown once here. The same page lists model GE1GQ with LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/71 and 5G Sub-6 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78, and model GV0BP with the same bands as G4H7L plus FeliCa, without regional attribution.
Not verified
Authentication
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Nord 5No source recorded
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Not verified
Sensors
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Nord 5No source recorded
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Not verified
In the box
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Nord 5No source recorded
Pixel 10a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolNo charger is listed in the box.
Not verified
Cover glass
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Nord 5No source recorded
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Not verified
Video recording
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Nord 5No source recorded
Rear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC
Not verified
Satellite SOS
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Nord 5No source recorded
YesListed in Google's UK Safety specification; availability depends on country and service terms not stated here.
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference price
£499Google UK Store price for Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) on 26 September 2026 (in stock). Not a live offer; retailer prices may differ.
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK product page did not show a dated price for this configuration.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
_pixel_10a_obsidian_128gb_unlocked
Not verified
Performance — Published hardware
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15; CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform; GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 735; RAM: 8 / 12 GB LPDDR5X with OnePlus RAM-Vitalization; RAM expansion: 4/6/8 GB (8 GB RAM), 4/8/12 GB (12 GB RAM); storage: 256/512 GB UFS 3.1; configurations: 8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB; heat dissipation area: 32207 mm²; battery: 5200 mAh (single-cell, non-removable); charging: 80 W SUPERVOOC, 18 W PD (55 W PPS); reverse charging: 5 W (wired only); bypass charging: yes; haptics: X-axis motor; certification: TÜV SÜD 72-month Fluency Rating AOnePlus lists both configurations; this product is the 8 GB + 256 GB model.
Connectivity — eSIM
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Connectivity — Dual SIM
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes (with Dual SIM Dual Active support)
Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
4×4 MIMO; up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 18 (1600 Mbps / 200 Mbps), depending on carrier support
Connectivity — LTE
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA: bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD: bands 38/39/40/41/42; 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n77/n78Network connectivity may vary with the carrier's network and service deployment.
Connectivity — Wi-Fi
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 160 MHz; Wi-Fi 6; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Connectivity — Bluetooth
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 5.4; codecs: aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
Connectivity — NFC
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
NFC enabled
Connectivity — Positioning
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Sensors — Sensor inventory
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
In-display fingerprint sensor; accelerometer; M-sensor electronic compass; gyroscope; ambient light sensor; proximity sensor; Sensor Core; infrared blaster
Ports — Connections
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0, Type-C; supports standard Type-C earphones; dual nano-SIM slot
Buttons — Navigation and shortcuts
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Gesture and on-screen navigation; Plus Key
Audio — Speaker features
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual stereo speakers; noise cancellation
In The Box — Included items
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
OnePlus Nord 5; Type-A to C cable; quick start guide; safety information; screen protector (pre-applied); SIM tray ejector
Physical RAM type
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
LPDDR5X
Storage technology
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
UFS 3.1
Wi-Fi support
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6; 2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz up to 160 MHzRouter, local regulations and network settings affect availability. OnePlus does not list 6 GHz support.
Bluetooth version
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
5.4
NFC
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
USB connection
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0 Type-C
Plus Key
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
eSIM support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Published security update end date
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
2031-07-08Published security period; delivery can vary by region/model and chip-supplier patch availability. This does not promise monthly updates or Android version upgrades.
Fingerprint sensor
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
In-displayOnePlus does not say whether the in-display sensor is optical or ultrasonic.
Aqua Touch
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
YesManufacturer touch-input feature; it does not indicate waterproofing, and accuracy gains have not been independently tested.
Open Canvas multitasking
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
YesApp and software support apply.
Advertised software tools
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
AI translation, image editing, Mind Space and on-device AI SearchSome functions depend on region, installed software, internet access and an account. Check AI output. AI Search is English-only at launch and searches the first 1,000 saved files and notes, up to 30,000 characters in each.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedOnePlus lists rear and front recording up to 4K and does not mention 8K, so 8K support is unknown.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedThe wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Memory card support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification has no memory-card entry for the Nord 5, so card support is neither confirmed nor excluded.
Declared HDR playback formats
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Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedOnePlus lists 'HDR10/HDR10+' inside its audio-format row rather than as a display or video playback feature, so the supported HDR playback formats are unclear. The display is described as Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support.
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How we calculate scoresGoogle Pixel 10a
128 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight183 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width73 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
GoogleGooglePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
GoogleClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Time to 50% charge, not to full: Google claims up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger, sold separately. Google claim, not a test. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
GooglePublished total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
GoogleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Qi-certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
GoogleReverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density422.2 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
GoogleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Manufacturer list price£499.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources4
- Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google US Pixel 10a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB (Unlocked) — Google US Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
OnePlus Nord 5
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight211 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Approximately 211 g; the screen protector may add about 3 g. Manufacturing and measurement variation applies.
OnePlusWidth77.04 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Thickness8.1 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Display size6.83 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Peak brightness1,800 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
OnePlus lists 1800 nits peak, 1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness.
OnePlusClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Six years of security updates from the launch date.
OnePlusWireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence
Virtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
OnePlusOnePlusPixel density450 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Maximum refresh rate144 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
OnePlusNative telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Calculated from sources · medium confidence
Counts the main and ultra-wide rear cameras listed by OnePlus; the LED flash and front camera are not counted.
OnePlusManufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
- OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK OnePlus Nord 5 Phantom Grey 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM configurationOnePlus · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK Nord 5 features and test restrictionsOnePlus · accessed 13 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK model-specific security update periodsOnePlus · accessed 11 Sept 2026
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