Much has been written about Google sticking with the Tensor G4 in the Pixel 10a. I agree with the decision. It keeps the cost down, and the Pixel 10a absolutely had to come in at $500 — no exceptions. This isn't your grandfather's Tensor. If you last used a Pixel 6 or 7, I can understand your hesitancy. Those devices had legitimate issues, and much of that stemmed from the Tensor. However, the Tensor G4 is much improved, and I don't mind not having a G5 in the Pixel 10a. It still provides snappy performance without overheating, and the battery life is fantastic. Google went with a 5,100mAh cel
The Google Pixel 10a is easy to criticize — until you use it… Sign in to your Android Police account Before I switched to my first Google Pixel smartphone, I used to obsess over processor benchmarks and raw performance. I wasn’t alone. Many Android users and fans treated benchmark charts and raw performance like gospel. …
… In March 2025, Google rolled out a new step count algorithm for the Pixel Watch lineup as part of Wear OS 5.1, which led to similar complaints. …
… This is the upgrade I can't ignore Even after three years of use, I had few complaints about the Galaxy S23 Ultra. …
… Will you notice poor performance? …
… Its performance isn’t limited, either. …