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The Pixel 10 came out in August of this year, and at a starting price of $799, it was worth considering. Fast forward a couple of months and you can now get it for almost half off. US$449. Amazon is discounting the flagship Pixel 10 (128GB) to $549, with a promo code (PIXEL10) that knocks another $100 off the price. At under $500, it might be the best deal on an Android smartphone this year.
Usually I recommend the Pixel 9a as the best budget buy.. The lowest price on Cyber ​​Monday was $349. $399 right now. The $449 Pixel 10 is a much better deal.
The Pixel 10 features the latest Tensor G5 chip with new built-in AI features like Magic Cue that the Pixel 9a doesn't have. It also has 12GB of RAM instead of the 9a's 8GB. Additional RAM makes a big difference when it comes to on-device AI tasks and the overall lifespan of the device. The Pixel 10 series is also the first to feature a telephoto lens on non-pro devices. During my testing PCMag found the Pixel 10's camera image quality to be better than the Pixel 9 series, noting, “It retains detail and colors are more accurate than what we saw on last year's Pixel 9.”
The most interesting change that my Pixel 9a is missing is the new Qi2 magnetic charging mount that supports all MagSafe accessories. I'm a heavy user of MagSafe on my iPhone 16 Pro Max, so this would come in handy. For some, this update alone may be enough to make them consider the Pixel 10 over the 9a.
What are your thoughts so far?
Overall, PCMag gave the Pixel 10 a score of one. “excellent” rating: “The compact Google Pixel 10 includes most of the features of the Pixel Pro at a more affordable price, making it an attractive phone for Android enthusiasts who don't need the highest-end model.”
The gap between the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro is now very small. The only argument against the Pixel 10 was really its price and how good the Pixel 9a is. Now, with this price cut, the Pixel 10 finally becomes an all-rounder, offering flagship specs and camera performance at an affordable price. But if you really want a pro-grade screen, camera, and features, you can get Pixel 10 Pro for just $649 after $100 promo code..
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