Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
Google
83 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy A A21 Black 32GB
Samsung
35 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A A21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 1600 x 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 3.1 GHz | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 3.10★ | 2.30 |
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 3 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP★ | 16 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 8x★ | — |
| Video | 4K@60fps★ | 1080p@30fps |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,100 mAh★ | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging Support | 15W |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.0★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | — |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | ✗ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
Samsung Galaxy A A21 Black 32GB
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average performance (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average display (27th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 10a
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 22 of 41 specs.