Google Pixel 10a Berry 128GB
Google
86 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Google Pixel 10a Berry 128GB
78 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Pixel 10a is generally well-received, praised for its flat design, bright 120Hz display, solid battery life, and clean software with useful AI features. However, several reviewers note it's not a major upgrade from the 9a, with similar specs and performance, and some express disappointment over the lack of Pixel Snap magnetic support and occasional build quality concerns like a flimsy back. Overall, it's seen as a great value for budget-conscious users, especially those upgrading from older models.
Pros
- Flat design with no camera bump
- Bright 120Hz OLED display
- Excellent battery life
- Clean software with useful AI features
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Not a major upgrade from 9a
- No Pixel Snap magnetic support
- Flimsy back panel
- Occasional performance hiccups
- Limited storage (128GB base)
Design 8
Display 7
Battery life 6
Software 6
Value for money 5
Camera 7
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Flagship
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Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 10a | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 3.1 GHz | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | A19 |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | 3.10★ | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 8x★ | 2x |
| Video | 4K | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,100 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | PD 3.0 | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10a Berry 128GB
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Google Pixel 10a Berry 128GB0.127score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB0.069score per dollar
Google Pixel 10a Berry 128GB offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
