A lot of the hype of Pixel devices gets killed because of the early leaks. We had almost all the confirmed specs months before the launch, and because of it, there was no sense of excitement. Google is going to face the same issue with the upcoming Pixel 10a. Yes, there are online CAD renders available for the 10a, and they are not looking impressive. I was half expecting Google to give their latest Tensor G5 chip in the 10a, but if the rumors are to be believed, we will be stuck with the old chip.

What do the CAD renders tell us?

The latest renders were shared by Onleaks and Androidheadlines. In the renders, you can not differentiate the Pixel 10a from its predecessor. There are no design changes in the renders; we are unable to see the physical SIM tray as well. Now, the device is supposed to be thicker than before, but will it house a bigger battery? That is the question. We can also spot the volume rocker just below the power button, the Pixel way.

Rumored Specs of Pixel 10a

All of the specs mentioned are rumored but have a high chance of being the actual specs since most of the Pixel leaks turn out ot be the actual thing. So here are the specs.

Dimensions	153.9 x 72.9 x 9.0mm
Weight	186 grams*
Display	6.2-inch FHD+ 120Hz P-OLED
Refresh Rate	60-120Hz (adaptive)*
Chipset	Google Tensor G4 (boosted)
Battery	5,100mAh*
Ram	8GB*
Storage	128GB/256GB*
Charging	23W wired, 7.5W wireless*
Primary Camera	48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0″ sensor size)*
Ultra-wide Camera	13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FOV)*
Selfie Camera	13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.1″ sensor size)*

Is it really an Upgrade?

When I saw the first CAD render, I thought someone had reposted the Pixel 9a renders. That is how identical it is to the 9a. If you are thinking that you will be getting the bright shade of blue you are seeing in the renders, then you are setting yourself up for disappointment. With the Pixel 10 series, most of the reviews had one thing in common: they said it feels like an unfinished product. Now with the 10a series, my initial impressions are on the same line.

According to the rumoured specs, Pixel 10a will be getting a boosted or overclocked version of the Tensor G4 chip. Though the question still stands, without a proper heat dissipation system, will the Pixel 10a be able to handle the overclocked version of the G4 chip? There are no upgrades in the camera section either, not even in the Ultrawide sensor. So it is safe to say that the Pixel 10a, which will launch at a price marker of $499, is not an upgrade you would want. The only good thing you can expect from the 10a is the seven years of Android updates and the AI features.

Final Thoughts

I have tested Pixel devices and they are solid devices but they are not that cheap. There are brands offering much more that too at a lower price. Now with Pixel 10a, we are facing the same issue. If we only consider the rumored specs then there is not much to talk about. Pixel has sprinkled a couple of upgrades on the 9a and have decided to sell it as the 10a.

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