Google Pixel 10a vs Motorola Moto G Play (2026)

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Verdict

The Google Pixel 10a scores higher in 6 of 6 sections (camera, design & durability, performance, display, battery and connectivity & features), while the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is not clearly ahead in any section.

The biggest difference is camera: 53 vs 9 points.

The Google Pixel 10a is the newer model, announced 3 months after the Motorola Moto G Play (2026).

Pixel 10a leads in 20 fields
Moto G Play (2026) leads in 6 fields
11 ties

37 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Pixel 10a	Moto G Play (2026)
Overall
Performance	66	28
Camera	53	9
Battery	68	45
Display	87	51
Design & durability	80	37
Connectivity & features	77	68

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Pixel 10a: 62/100(Better); Moto G Play (2026): 30/100
Chipset: Pixel 10a: Google Tensor G4; Moto G Play (2026): Dimensity 6300
RAM (max): Pixel 10a: 8 GB(Better); Moto G Play (2026): 4 GB
Storage (max): Pixel 10a: 256 GB(Better); Moto G Play (2026): 64 GB
Process node: Pixel 10a: 4 nm; Moto G Play (2026): 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Pixel 10a: 48 MP(Better); Moto G Play (2026): 32 MP
Main sensor size: Pixel 10a: 1/2″; Moto G Play (2026): Unknown
Optical stabilization (OIS): Pixel 10a: Yes(Better); Moto G Play (2026): No
Ultra-wide camera: Pixel 10a: Yes(Better); Moto G Play (2026): No
Telephoto camera: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): No
Periscope lens: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): No
Optical zoom: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): No
Video recording: Pixel 10a: 4K 60 fps(Better); Moto G Play (2026): 1080p
Front camera: Pixel 10a: 13 MP(Better); Moto G Play (2026): 8 MP
Front camera 4K video: Pixel 10a: Yes; Moto G Play (2026): No

Battery

Battery capacity: Pixel 10a: 5100 mAh; Moto G Play (2026): 5200 mAh(Better)
Battery endurance (EU label): Pixel 10a: 53:14 h; Moto G Play (2026): Unknown
EU label cycles: Pixel 10a: 1000; Moto G Play (2026): Unknown
Wired charging: Pixel 10a: 30 W(Better); Moto G Play (2026): 18 W
Wireless charging: Pixel 10a: 10 W(Better); Moto G Play (2026): No
Reverse charging: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): No
Reverse charging type: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): No

Display

Screen size: Pixel 10a: 6.3″; Moto G Play (2026): 6.7″
Panel type: Pixel 10a: OLED(Better); Moto G Play (2026): LCD
Refresh rate: Pixel 10a: 120 Hz; Moto G Play (2026): 120 Hz
Pixel density: Pixel 10a: 422 ppi(Better); Moto G Play (2026): 262 ppi
Peak brightness: Pixel 10a: 3000 nits(Better); Moto G Play (2026): 1000 nits
Resolution: Pixel 10a: 1080x2424; Moto G Play (2026): 720x1604
Screen protection: Pixel 10a: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; Moto G Play (2026): Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Design & durability

Weight: Pixel 10a: 183 g(Better); Moto G Play (2026): 202 g
Thickness: Pixel 10a: 9 mm; Moto G Play (2026): 8.5 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Pixel 10a: IP68(Better); Moto G Play (2026): None
Back material: Pixel 10a: Plastic; Moto G Play (2026): Leather(Better)
Frame material: Pixel 10a: Aluminum(Better); Moto G Play (2026): Plastic
EU repairability class: Pixel 10a: B; Moto G Play (2026): Unknown
EU drop resistance class: Pixel 10a: A; Moto G Play (2026): Unknown
EU energy class: Pixel 10a: A; Moto G Play (2026): Unknown

Connectivity & features

5G: Pixel 10a: Yes; Moto G Play (2026): Yes
Wi-Fi: Pixel 10a: Wi-Fi 6E(Better); Moto G Play (2026): Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Pixel 10a: 6.0; Moto G Play (2026): Unknown
USB speed: Pixel 10a: USB 3.x(Better); Moto G Play (2026): USB 2.0
USB port: Pixel 10a: USB-C 3.2; Moto G Play (2026): USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): No
NFC: Pixel 10a: Yes; Moto G Play (2026): Yes
eSIM: Pixel 10a: Yes; Moto G Play (2026): Yes
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): No
Satellite connectivity: Pixel 10a: Yes(Better); Moto G Play (2026): No
Stereo speakers: Pixel 10a: Yes; Moto G Play (2026): Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): Yes(Better)
Fingerprint reader: Pixel 10a: Under display (optical)(Better); Moto G Play (2026): Side-mounted
3D face unlock: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): No
Infrared blaster: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): No
FM radio: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): Yes(Better)
microSD slot: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): Yes(Better)
Card slot: Pixel 10a: No; Moto G Play (2026): microSD

General

Operating system: Pixel 10a: Android 16; Moto G Play (2026): Android 16
OS updates (major versions): Pixel 10a: 7; Moto G Play (2026): Unknown
Launch price: Pixel 10a: $ 398.44; Moto G Play (2026): About 170 EUR
Year: Pixel 10a: 2026; Moto G Play (2026): 2025

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Pixel 10a	Moto G Play (2026)
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GE1GQ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - GV0BP, G4H7L	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GE1GQ 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GV0BP 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G4H7L	2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2026, February 18	2025, November 05
Status	Available. Released 2026, March 05	Available. Released 2025, November 13
Body
Dimensions	153.9 x 73 x 9 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)	167.2 x 76.4 x 8.5 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight	183 g (6.46 oz)	202 g (7.13 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, plastic back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)	Nano-SIM + eSIM Water-repellent design
Display
Type	P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak)
Size	6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 108.2 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)	720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform
OS	Android 16, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates	Android 16
Chipset	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G715 MP7	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Card slot	No	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1	64GB 4GB RAM UFS 2.2
Main Camera
Dual	48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm	–
Features	Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS	1080p@30fps
Single	–	32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF
Selfie camera
Single	13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Features	HDR, panorama	–
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5mm jack	No	Yes 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth	6.0, A2DP, LE	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Satellite SOS support	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Type	Li-Po 5100 mAh	5200 mAh
Charging	30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 10W wireless Bypass charging	18W wired
Misc
Colors	Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender	Pantone Tapestry
Models	GE1GQ, GV0BP, G4H7L	XT2615-1
Price	$ 398.44 / € 409.00 / £ 371.54 / ₹ 50,480	About 170 EUR
EU LABEL
Energy	Class A	–
Battery	53:14h endurance, 1000 cycles	–
Free fall	Class A (270 falls)	–
Repairability	Class B	–