"Those are the kinds of refinements Google has made on the Pixel 10a. The pOLED display is nearly identical, except it can now reach 3,000 nits of peak brightness versus 2,700 nits on the 9a. The glass covering the display uses Corning's Gorilla Glass 7i instead of the aging Gorilla Glass 3, for better scratch resistance. The battery capacity remains 5,100 mAh, but Google has upped charging speeds to 30 watts when plugging in, and 10 watts for wireless charging."
"While the Pixel 10a still only supports Wi-Fi 6E like its predecessor, instead of the newer Wi-Fi 7 standard, Google did add a new modem to support Satellite SOS, allowing the phone to connect with emergency services when there's no Wi-Fi or cell signal. Google says the Pixel 10a is made with "the most recycled material of any A-series Pixel yet," including using recycled cobalt, copper, gold, and tungsten for the first time."
"Speaking of the battery, Google says it uses the newer "pull jacket" mechanism to more easily remove the adhesive on the battery, a system it introduced on the Pixel 10 series. Like the Pixel 9a, this phone also has a mandatory Battery Health Assistance tool that lowers the max voltage the battery can reach after a certain number of charge cycles to increase the battery's lifespan. Google developed this system after it found overheating issues in earlier Pixel A-series models."
The Pixel 10a upgrades several A-series components while maintaining the 5,100 mAh battery capacity. The pOLED display now reaches 3,000 nits peak and uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for improved scratch resistance. Wired charging increases to 30W and wireless to 10W, with no Pixelsnap magnetic Qi2 charging. A new "pull jacket" mechanism eases battery adhesive removal, and a mandatory Battery Health Assistance tool limits maximum battery voltage after many charge cycles to extend lifespan. Connectivity remains Wi‑Fi 6E, but a new modem adds Satellite SOS for emergency messaging. Construction emphasizes recycled materials, including a 100% recycled aluminum frame.
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