My Pixel 10A Hands-On: Google Adds Fast Charging, Satellite SOS for $499

You Can Preorder the Google Pixel 10a for $500 and Get a $100 Amazon Gift Card

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Google is releasing their budget a-series version of the Pixel 10 on March 5, a whole month earlier than the 9a was released in 2025. There is not much dividing the 10a from the 9a, but there are a few software updates that can make it worth it for some people. Throw in a $100 Amazon gift card, and it's hard to say no. Goog…

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: What's changed and which one should you buy?

Google's new midrange phone, unsurprisingly, offers a lot of value for $499.

Pixel 10A hands-on: More like a slightly better Pixel 9A than a slightly worse Pixel 10

Google's midrange Pixels have been our top pick for budget Android phones for a while. They offer good cameras and most of what you need at a budget-friendly price. But this year's upgrade feels so minimal, I'd liken it more to a Pixel 9A+. Or a Pixel 9B. The $499 Pixel 10A is supposed to be a slightly worse Pixel 10. But it's more like a slightly better Pixel 9A. And that's a bit of a bummer. Very few of the features that make the Pixel 10 seri…

My Pixel 10A Hands-On: Google Adds Fast Charging, Satellite SOS for $499

The new lower-cost Pixel looks a lot like last year's 9A, but has some quality-of-life improvements.

Google Pixel Unveils New 10a Phone Aimed At Customers On A Budget

Google Pixel and its developing array of electronics have captured the fandom of many, including the Pixel smartphone line. Now in its tenth iteration for the said devices, Google Pixel is introducing the new 10a, aimed at consumers who are looking for a feature-packed yet affordable smartphone option. Here at Hip-Hop Wired, we’re big fans of the Pixel 10 flagship phone, and we’re happy to report that many of the features from that device, inclu…

Google Adds Satellite SOS to its Affordable Pixel Phone

Google has announced the Pixel 10a, its $499 phone for 2026. The most significant upgrade over the Pixel 9a is the addition of satellite connectivity for emergency situations. This Satellite SOS feature was first introduced with the higher-end models of the Pixel 9 series. It works similarly to Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite feature, where it requires specific hardware in the phone to work, connects to existing satellite networks, and often…