WhiteApple iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 10a
WhiteWHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16 if…
- you want a lighter phone: 170 g vs 183 g Source: Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 7.8 vs 9 mm Source: Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.1″ screen Source: Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Pixel 10a if…
- you want the larger 6.3″ screen Source: Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Pixel 10a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
128 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification G4H7LFull product profile
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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.
Chip and core configuration
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
0.2″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16
- 6.1″
- Pixel 10a
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone 16
- Not verified
- Pixel 10a
- No telephoto
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone 16
- Up to 22h
- Pixel 10a
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
Key differences
13 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chip and core configuration
In Visual factsSources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Manufacturer update-policy information
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No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.
Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specificationsGoogle counts the term from the model's initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Manufacturer operating system
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Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
Connector capabilities
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Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Native display resolution
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Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer marketed display diagonal
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Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specificationsUS 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.
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Manufacturer-listed sensors
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Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer thickness
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A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer device mass
In Visual factsSources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Rear camera system
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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 specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Manufacturer display specification
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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 specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer battery and charging claims
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All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2024 using pre‑production iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus units and software, USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple USB‑C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305), and Apple MagSafe Chargers (1‑metre Model A2580 and 2‑metre Model A3250) with Apple USB-C Power Adapter (30W Model A2164). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary. Wireless chargers sold separately.
Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specificationsThe 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 specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Front camera specification
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Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
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.
Manufacturer device dimensions
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Exact selected UK model; axis labels retained.
Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Manufacturer height
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A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer width
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A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
Exact UK hardware, SIM and cellular specification
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* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201296 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your network provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specificationsThe 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)These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
UK model wireless capabilities
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* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201296 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your network provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specificationsAn exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (35)
Main camera optical stabilisation
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No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
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No source recorded for this side.
Listed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
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No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
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No source recorded for this side.
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
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No source recorded for this side.
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Up-to local video playback
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Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2024 using pre‑production iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus units and software, USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple USB‑C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305), and Apple MagSafe Chargers (1‑metre Model A2580 and 2‑metre Model A3250) with Apple USB-C Power Adapter (30W Model A2164). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary. Wireless chargers sold separately.
Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specificationsNot 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.
Typical battery capacity
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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
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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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed charge time to 50%
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No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
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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.
Physical RAM capacity
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Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
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Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
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 support term
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Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Authentication
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No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
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No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM only
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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.
Exact Google UK store configuration
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No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
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Not verified for this exact model.
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Not verified for this exact model.
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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
In the box
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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ingress protection
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Not verified for this exact model.
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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Selected storage; RAM remains unlisted
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One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Native telephoto reach
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Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published network bands
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No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
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Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
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.
Panel technology
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No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published peak brightness
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Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
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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.
Rear camera modules
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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.
Reverse wireless charging
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Not verified for this exact model.
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Not verified for this exact model.
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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Satellite SOS
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No source recorded for this side.
Listed in Google's UK Safety specification; availability depends on country and service terms not stated here.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Promised update duration
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Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
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Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording
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No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
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Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
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No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16
128 GB · checked 19 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
AppleNot published
Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2024 using pre‑production iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus units and software, USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple USB‑C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305), and Apple MagSafe Chargers (1‑metre Model A2580 and 2‑metre Model A3250) with Apple USB-C Power Adapter (30W Model A2164). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary. Wireless chargers sold separately.
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All sources2
- Apple UK — literal MYE93QN/A configurationApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
- Apple UK — iPhone 16 technical specificationsApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
Google Pixel 10a
128 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
GoogleGoogleManufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
GoogleNot published
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.
GoogleOS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
GoogleQi-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.
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No telephoto camera is listed; Super Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
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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
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