Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 8a
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Google Pixel 10a
6category wins
Google Pixel 8a
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Google Pixel 10a
Faster chip
Google Pixel 10a
Bigger battery
Google Pixel 10a
Faster charging
Google Pixel 10a
Higher-resolution camera
Google Pixel 8a
Better display
Google Pixel 8a
Lighter body
Google Pixel 10a
Best value for money
Google Pixel 10a
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Panel Type | P-OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2424 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 | 2000 |
| PPI | 422 | 430 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 | 81.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Chipset Name | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 8a +1%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 8a +1%AnTuTu
Google Pixel 10a +8%| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,707 | 1,722 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,431 | 4,458 |
| AnTuTu | 1,519,937 | 1,409,016 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm, (wide) | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm, (ultrawide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5100 | 4492 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 30 | 18 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 10 | 5 |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 153.9 | 152.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9 | 8.9 |
| Other | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Weight (g) | 183 | 188 |
| Width (mm) | 73 | 72.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, February 18 | 2024, May 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 05 | Available. Released 2024, May 14 |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GE1GQ | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - G6GPR (International) |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GE1GQ | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G6GPR (International) |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Other | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G4H7L | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Other | Satellite SOS support | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Google Pixel 10a and Google Pixel 8a are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Google Pixel 10a packs a 5100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Google Pixel 10a posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Google Pixel 8a reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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