Google128 GB
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 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Obsidian
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Pixel 10a if…
- you want a higher maximum refresh rate: 120 vs 90 Hz Source: Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 73 vs 77.9 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 Galaxy A17 5G if…
- you want a thinner body: 7.5 vs 9 mm Source: Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.7″ screen Source: Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB (opens in a new tab)
Samsung128 GB
Galaxy A17 5G
6.7″ · Super AMOLED · 90 Hz · Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)
128 GB · Black · UK SM-A176BZKAEUBFull product profile
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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.
Pixel 10a
9 g lighter.
Published device weight, without a case.
- Pixel 10a
- 183g
- Galaxy A17 5G
- 192g
Schematic balance · not a physical simulation
Galaxy A17 5G
0.4″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Pixel 10a
- 6.3″
- Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- Pixel 10a
- No telephoto
- Galaxy A17 5G
- 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
- Galaxy A17 5G
- Up to 18h
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
20 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
Galaxy A17 5GOcta-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Typical battery capacity
In Visual factsPixel 10a5100 mAh
Galaxy A17 5G5000 mAh
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBCapacity, 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
Galaxy A17 5GRear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 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 specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
Video recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBCompare 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
Galaxy A17 5G6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 90 Hz
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 specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Maximum refresh rate
Pixel 10a120 Hz
Galaxy A17 5G90 Hz
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel 10a8 GB
Galaxy A17 5G4 GB
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 14 more verified differences
Wireless connectivity
Pixel 10aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · Google Cast · GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Galaxy A17 5GWi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
Pixel 10a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Galaxy A17 5GSecurity updates until 31 August 2031
Sources
Pixel 10a
Google counts the term from the model's initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Ports and buttons
Pixel 10aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Galaxy A17 5GUSB Type-C; USB 2.0
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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
Galaxy A17 5G5000 mAh
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 specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Cover glass
Pixel 10aCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Galaxy A17 5GCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung states Gorilla Glass Victus (not Victus+) is applied to the front of the device; no rear-glass or drop-proof claim is made.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product pageCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Display resolution
Pixel 10a1080 × 2424
Galaxy A17 5G1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
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
Galaxy A17 5G13.0 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection rating
In Visual factsPixel 10aIP68
Galaxy A17 5GIP54
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product pageCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
Pixel 10apOLED
Galaxy A17 5GSuper AMOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
Pixel 10a2
Galaxy A17 5G3
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
Pixel 10a6.3 in
Galaxy A17 5G6.7 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)Galaxy A17 5G
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Height
Pixel 10a153.9 mm
Galaxy A17 5G164.4 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
Pixel 10a9 mm
Galaxy A17 5G7.5 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
Pixel 10a73 mm
Galaxy A17 5G77.9 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)
Galaxy A17 5G164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (1)
Weight
Pixel 10a183 g
Galaxy A17 5G192 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
Pixel 10a8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Galaxy A17 5G4 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
Pixel 10aPixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a technical specifications
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.
Regional SIM / network configuration
Pixel 10aUK model G4H7L; nano-SIM + eSIM
Galaxy A17 5GUK SM-A176BZKAEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
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)Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (71)
Main camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 10aYes
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
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
Galaxy A17 5GYes
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNo
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
Galaxy A17 5GNo
Sources
Pixel 10a
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.
Claimed video playback
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5G18 hours
Sources
Pixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17 5G
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
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 specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Pixel 10a30 minutes
Galaxy A17 5GNot 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 specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
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
Galaxy A17 5GYes
Sources
Pixel 10a
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 update term
Pixel 10a7 years
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
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.
Android OS upgrade commitment
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5G6 upgrades
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17 5G
Six OS generations and six years of security updates counted from the first global launch date, per Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Circle to Search
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GYes
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17 5G
Google feature; Samsung states service availability may vary by country, language and device model and requires an internet connection.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Launch operating system
Pixel 10aLaunched with Android 16
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
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
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
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
Pixel 10a_pixel_10a_obsidian_128gb_unlocked
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBEvidence 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
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated telephoto reach
Pixel 10a0×
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
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
Galaxy A17 5GNot 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 specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
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
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17 5G
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.
Claimed peak brightness
Pixel 10a3000 nits
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
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 10a422.2 ppi
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
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.
2G GSM
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
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.
3G UMTS
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
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.
4G FDD LTE
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)
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.
4G TDD LTE
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GB38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
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.
5G FDD Sub6
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GN1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
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.
5G TDD Sub6
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GN38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
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.
Available Storage (GB)
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5G107.1
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.
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
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.
Bluetooth Version
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GBluetooth v5.3
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.
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5G16M
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.
Earjack
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GUSB 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.
Energy Efficiency Class
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GB
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.
External Storage Support
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GMicroSD (Up to 2TB)
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.
Form Factor
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GTouchscreen Bar
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.
Front Camera - F Number
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GF2.0
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.
Front Camera - Flash
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNo
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.
Front Camera - Resolution
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5G13.0 MP
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.
Infra
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5G2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
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.
Location Technology
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GGPS, Glonass, Beidou, 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.
MHL
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNo
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 Battery Endurance in Cycles
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5G1200
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.
Mobile TV
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNo
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.
Number of SIM
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GDual-SIM
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.
OS
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GAndroid
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.
PC Sync.
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GSmart Switch (PC version)
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.
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GF1.8, F2.2, F2.4
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.
Rear Camera - Flash
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GYes
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.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5G50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
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.
Rear Camera Zoom
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GDigital Zoom up to 10x
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.
Removable
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNo
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.
Samsung DeX Support
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNo
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
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
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.
SIM size
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNano-SIM (4FF)
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.
SIM Slot Type
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GSIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
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.
Slow Motion
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5G120fps @HD
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.
SmartThings Support
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GYes
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.
Stereo Support
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNo
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 Interface
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GUSB 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 Version
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GUSB 2.0
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.
Video Playing Resolution
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GUHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
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.
Video Recording Resolution
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GFHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
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.
Wi-Fi
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5G802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
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.
Wi-Fi Direct
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GYes
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
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17 5G
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
Galaxy A17 5GNot 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 specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
Pixel 10aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Pixel 10aNot verified
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
Samsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBEvidence 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
Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G
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
Galaxy A17 5GNot 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 specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
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
Galaxy A17 5GNot 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 specificationsGalaxy A17 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs101 specificationsPixel 10aGalaxy A17 5G
Pixel 10aGalaxy A17 5GWeightDiffers
Sources
183g
192g
WidthDiffers
Sources
73mm
77.9mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
9mm
7.5mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
153.9 × 73 × 9 mm (height × width × depth)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
153.9 mm
164.4 mm
Form factor
Sources
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
slab
ColourDiffers
Obsidian
Black
Form Factor
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
Screen sizeDiffers
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo source recorded
3000 nitsClaimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo source recorded
422.2 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rateDiffers
Sources
120Hz
90Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
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.
6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 90 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Main display resolutionDiffers
Sources
1080 × 2424
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo 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 modulesDiffers
Sources
2
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
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.
Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
13.0 MP
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
Not verifiedThe wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera.
Yes
Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Front Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
No
Front Camera - OIS
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
No
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
13.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
F2.0
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
18 hoursVideo Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo 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
Sources
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.
5000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Typical battery capacityDiffers
Sources
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo 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
Galaxy A17 5GNo 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
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
1200
Published support term
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo source recorded
7 yearsPublished update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesGoogle counts the term from the model's initial availability, not from purchase.
Security updates until 31 August 2031This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Launch operating system
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo source recorded
Launched with Android 16
Not verified
External Storage Support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
MicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Stereo Support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Galaxy A17 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product page
Not verified
6 upgradesSix OS generations and six years of security updates counted from the first global launch date, per Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.
Circle to Search
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Galaxy A17 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product page
Not verified
YesGoogle feature; Samsung states service availability may vary by country, language and device model and requires an internet connection.
Chipset / published CPUDiffers
Sources
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
4 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
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 SM-A176BZKAEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Storage
Sources
128 GB
128 GB
RAMDiffers
Sources
8 GB
4 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
pOLED
Super AMOLED
eSIM only
Sources
No
No
Ingress protectionDiffers
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product page
IP68
IP54Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · Google Cast · GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Published network bands
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo 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
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo source recorded
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo source recorded
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Not verified
In the box
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo 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 glassDiffers
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product page
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Corning Gorilla Glass VictusSamsung states Gorilla Glass Victus (not Victus+) is applied to the front of the device; no rear-glass or drop-proof claim is made.
Video recording
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo 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
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo source recorded
YesListed in Google's UK Safety specification; availability depends on country and service terms not stated here.
Not verified
Manufacturer UK reference priceDiffers
£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.
£259Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
Galaxy A17 5GNo source recorded
_pixel_10a_obsidian_128gb_unlocked
Not verified
Memory card support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Yes
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
120fps @HD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
107.1
Number of SIM
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM Slot Type
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Infra
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
USB Interface
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.3
PC Sync.
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Removable
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
B
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Mobile TV
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedSamsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Wired charging power
Sources
Pixel 10aPixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a technical specifications
Galaxy A17 5GNo source recorded
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.
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.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
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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
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight192 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width77.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playback18 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
SamsungClaimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
SamsungRAM4 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rate90 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Manufacturer list price£259.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
- Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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