Weekly poll results: the Google Pixel 10a gets no love | Infinium-tech
Last week, we asked our readers if they had any interest in purchasing the Pixel 10a – the answer is a resounding “no.” Most voters think that there are better middle class people in the market. The best we can say based on these results is that nearly a third of voters think the 10A isn’t a bad phone, it’s just worth the price. Which is bad.
All kidding aside, there was a similar sentiment in the 9A survey a year ago, but over time people became enthusiastic about 9A – or rather, as the price cut took place. So, maybe there is hope for the new model.
A good reason to jump on the Google Pixel 10a right now is if you use Garmin, SPOT, or other satellite communications devices. Not needing a separate device (and the subscription that comes with it) makes a lot of financial sense. But then the Pixel 9 also has a Satellite SOS feature – and so does the Pixel 10.
We’ve seen several jokes referring to this phone as the “Pixel 9b.” In fact, the 10a lacks one of the defining features of the Pixel 10 series – the 10a still uses the older Samsung-made Tensor G4 chipset. In fact, two defining features, since the 10a Pixelsnap doesn’t support magnetic accessories.
A price cut in the future could change the balance, but right now it’s not that hard to find a Pixel 10 at the same price as the Pixel 10a. And it is clear which phone is better.
It gets even worse once you consider the broader mid-range market outside Google’s own stable. Some people value the Pixel software experience enough to stick with Google, but even for them, the 10a isn’t their first choice.
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