Leaked Google Pixel 10a renders suggest it will retain the Pixel 9a’s one big weakness

• Leaked Google Pixel 10a renders show it looking almost identical to the Pixel 9a
• It might also have similar specs, but a "boosted" chipset
• The price could remain the same, too

So far, we haven’t heard much in the way of Google Pixel 10a rumors, but the biggest leak yet has just emerged, as both renders and possible specs have now been shared.

Android Headlines and @OnLeaks – a leaker with a great track record – have shown off renders of a phone that looks a whole lot like the Google Pixel 9a, but is apparently the Pixel 10a. It has the same oblong camera block, the same general shape, and the same positions for the ports and buttons as its predecessor.

Sadly, that’s not a good thing, as our Google Pixel 9a review described that phone as “ugly as sin”. Of course, that’s somewhat subjective, but it certainly lacks the distinct design of the mainline Pixel models.

The only visual aspect that looks like it might be an upgrade is the bezels, with the Google Pixel 10a’s bezels appearing smaller here. However, in a post on X, @OnLeaks claimed that the phone’s actual bezels will be slightly bigger than pictured, so even they might not be improved.

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The Google Pixel 10a could also be marginally thicker than its predecessor, with rumored dimensions of 153.9 x 72.9 x 9mm, and it might have a slightly smaller 6.2-inch screen (down from the 6.3-inch Pixel 9a).

It will also apparently have the same Tensor G4 chipset as the Pixel 9a, albeit a “boosted” version, which likely means higher clock speeds. The cameras will also supposedly remain the same, meaning a 48MP wide camera, a 13MP ultra-wide, and a 13MP front-facing camera.

A minor refresh

So, what’s actually improving, other than the Pixel 10a maybe having a marginal performance boost? Well, this leak speculates that the phone's apparently slightly thicker build could facilitate a higher capacity battery than the 5,100mAh cell in its predecessor, and an earlier leak suggested its screen might be able to get slightly brighter too, but that’s seemingly about it.

The good news is that the Google Pixel 10a will apparently not cost any more than its predecessor, with a starting price of $499 for a model with 128GB of storage. It’s not clear whether other storage capacities will be available or not, though, and pricing for other regions hasn’t been leaked either – though if it’s the same as the Pixel 9a, you’ll be looking at £499 / AU$849.

We should find out soon, with this leak speculating that the phone will land in early 2026. Though if the other details in this leak are accurate, it might not be worth waiting for.

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