The Pixel 10a is now Rs. 6,000 more expensive in India compared to its launch price.
Google Pixel 10a (pictured) is the latest addition to the company's Pixel 10 lineup
Google has increased the price of the Pixel 10a in India and global markets. The handset was launched earlier this year as the latest affordable entry point into the Pixel 10 lineup. Its price has now been hiked by Rs. 6,000. The price revision is not limited to India; Google has also hiked the Pixel 10a's price in the US and other markets. The development comes amidst soaring prices of RAM and storage components as demand for AI data centres keeps rising.
The Google Pixel 10a now costs Rs. 55,999 in India. This represents a Rs. 6,000 increase over its original price. For context, the handset was launched in India in February at Rs. 49,999 for the sole variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. Following the price revision, Google's India Store now lists the Pixel 10a at Rs. 55,999.
The price increase is also applicable outside India. In the US, the Pixel 10a's starting price has increased from $499 (roughly Rs. 48,113) to $599 (roughly Rs. 57,755) for the 128GB variant, while the 256GB model now costs $699 (roughly Rs. 67,397). The revised prices have also appeared across major US retailers.
Buyers who want to buy the handset can avail of bank offers to bring down its revised pricing. For example, they can get an instant cashback of Rs. 3,000 using eligible credit cards on EMI. There are also no-cost EMI options. It is offered in Berry, Fog, Lavender, and Obsidian colour options.
The new Google Pixel 10a runs on Android 16. It sports a 6.3-inch (1,080x2,424 pixels) Actua (pOLED) display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, it is powered by the Tensor G4 chipset, along with the Titan M2 security coprocessor. The handset also features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
For optics, the Google Pixel 10a carries a dual rear camera setup, featuring a 48-megapixel (f/1.7) primary shooter with a 25mm focal length, 1/2.0-inch sensor, and optical image stabilisation (OIS), coupled with a 13-megapixel (f/2.2) ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view and a 1/3.1-inch sensor. The Pixel 10a is also equipped with a 13-megapixel (f/2.2) camera on the front for selfies and video calls.
The Google Pixel 10a packs a 5,100mAh battery with support for 30W wired and 10W wireless charging. It measures 153.9 x 73 x 9mm and weighs about 183g.
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