Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Google Pixel 10a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $449 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 10a leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 10a has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 1,400,792); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 10a has the stronger camera (134 vs 129); the Google Pixel 10a is noticeably lighter (185g vs 257g).

The Google Pixel 10a edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10a
Performance 30
Display 50
Camera 68
Battery 30
Design 68
Value for money 79
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 29
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes Google Pixel 10a better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2305 vs 1750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6054 vs 4516
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4650 mAh
  • Faster charging: 23W vs 21W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 257g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (68/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 1400792
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10a vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Google Pixel 10a scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10a leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 10a leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10a is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10a and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (79/100 vs 0/100).

Google Pixel 10a: The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Processor Google Tensor G5 Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 1400792 1401321
Geekbench Single 2305 1750
Geekbench Multi 6054 4516
Display 6.3" OLED 8.0" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2076x2152
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 23W 21W
Wireless charging 0W 7W
DXOMark (camera) 134 129
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 10 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 13 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 153.9×73.0×9.0 mm 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm
Weight 185 g 257 g
Price $449 $1799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10a
  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10a
  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10a
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10a and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10a Google Tensor G5
46/100
1400792 AnTuTu
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
39/100
1401321 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 10a
$449
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1799

Price difference: $1350. Google Pixel 10a is cheaper by $1350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10a is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10a and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (68/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (79/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10a or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

The Google Pixel 10a edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10a and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

The Google Pixel 10a has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 39/100.

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10a or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

The Google Pixel 10a leads on performance (30/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10a over the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.