Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A10

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884; estimated prices are $180 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 9/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 7a has the bigger battery (4385 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 156,000); the Google Pixel 7a has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 193g).

The Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 29 points (38/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Samsung Galaxy A10
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 90
Value for money 99
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 156000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 254
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 802
  • Bigger battery: 4385 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A10 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 193g
  • Cheaper: $160 vs $180

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better value for money (99/100 vs 97/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy A10, the Google Pixel 7a scores 29 points higher (38/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A10: The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Samsung Galaxy A10
Processor Google Tensor G2 Exynos 7884
AnTuTu 1194673 156000
Geekbench Single 1459 254
Geekbench Multi 3451 802
Display 6.1" OLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB
Storage 128GB 32GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm
Weight 193 g 168 g
Price $180 $160
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • 3400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A10 Exynos 7884
9/100 -665.8%
156000 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Samsung Galaxy A10 by 665.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Samsung Galaxy A10
$160

Price difference: $20. Samsung Galaxy A10 is cheaper by $20.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (67/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (22/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (90/100 vs 58/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 29 points (38/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10 — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.