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Google’s $499 Pixel 10A Has Faster Charging and Satellite SOS | All Things Mobile

Google refreshes its lower-cost Pixel phone with a lot of new additions inside the phone, including 45-watt wired charging, Satellite SOS and the ability to use Quick Share to AirDrop photos to an iPhone. Read more at CNET.com My Pixel 10A Hands-On: Google Adds Fast Charging, Satellite SOS for $499: 0:00 Pixel 10a Official Reveal…

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Google refreshes its lower-cost Pixel phone with a lot of new additions inside the phone, including 45-watt wired charging, Satellite SOS and the ability to use Quick Share to AirDrop photos to an iPhone.

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My Pixel 10A Hands-On: Google Adds Fast Charging, Satellite SOS for $499:

0:00 Pixel 10a Official Reveal and Initial Thoughts
0:17 Pricing and Storage Options
0:24 Cameras
0:48 New Features: Faster Charging and Battery
1:11 Wireless Charging and Pixel Snap Magnets
1:36 Quick Share Feature
1:51 Display, Durability, and Satellite SOS
2:16 Software Features (Camera Coach, Auto Best Take)
2:35 Software Updates and Release Details
2:53 Competition and Conclusion

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39 Comments

  1. @sullystechhub

    February 18, 2026 at 10:05 am

    I will be making the best Vivo X300 Ultra camera review on Youtube. CNET should use it.

  2. @raylegend808

    February 18, 2026 at 10:08 am

    Waste of money

  3. @askay747

    February 18, 2026 at 10:14 am

    iPhone 17e 64GB only 899$.

    • @purplecrayon7281

      February 18, 2026 at 10:32 am

      There won’t be any more iphones with less than 128gb storage, though it might retain the 60hz display and a single camera. The price for the 17e should stay at $599 USD.

  4. @sreevisakh4613

    February 18, 2026 at 10:16 am

    Any changes in the modem?

    • @onceajordan

      February 18, 2026 at 1:01 pm

      yes Exynos 5400

  5. @TechnisiumIndiaHindi

    February 18, 2026 at 10:41 am

    30w not 45w 0:59

    • @trivikram1988

      February 18, 2026 at 10:56 am

      It is 45w supported. Please check the official Google site specs section

    • @TechnisiumIndiaHindi

      February 18, 2026 at 11:08 am

      ​@trivikram1988 all reviews say 30 only this video says 45w

    • @TechnisiumIndiaHindi

      February 18, 2026 at 11:10 am

      Please read it, it says upto 30w support using 45w adaptor, that means to achieve 30w speeds you need 45w adaptor

    • @CNET

      February 18, 2026 at 11:30 am

      Good catch! We specified a little more in the comments. Thanks for keeping us honest!

  6. @sar83m

    February 18, 2026 at 10:55 am

    Thanks

  7. @djomanchester

    February 18, 2026 at 11:09 am

    I’ve got Pixel 8a. Usually upgrade every 2 years so likely pull trigger when there’s a deal on 10a to be had ☑️

    • @Native8k120

      February 18, 2026 at 6:11 pm

      There’s a deal right now. You can trade in your 8a

    • @vin.k.k

      February 18, 2026 at 11:30 pm

      Why not just buy the 9a with a deal right now? They’re basically the same thing. I recommend you wait for the 11a since it’s like skipping one generation.

  8. @johnathondClarke

    February 18, 2026 at 11:11 am

    pass

  9. @CNET

    February 18, 2026 at 11:28 am

    Hi it’s Mike: Small correction, Google’s Pixel 10A has 30-watt wired charging speeds when using the phone with a 45-watt charging adapter. It’s still faster than the Pixel 9A, but a more moderate increase.

    You can check out my full hands-on impressions of the Pixel 10A here:

    • @johnathondClarke

      February 19, 2026 at 8:16 am

      Yeah that changes everything

  10. @xtuff501

    February 18, 2026 at 11:37 am

    With so few upgrades and at the same price, I’d rather pickup a Pixel 9a at a discount when the Pixel 10a is released.

    • @seb5945

      February 18, 2026 at 9:52 pm

      10a is $100 off to pre-order anyway. That’s the same as 9a.

  11. @Tommaso92izi

    February 18, 2026 at 12:09 pm

    Literally nothing new 😅😂🤣

  12. @casualfreegames

    February 18, 2026 at 12:36 pm

    The flat back! Much Thanks 👍

  13. @CallmeBigfat

    February 18, 2026 at 12:41 pm

    Everyone begs for a phone with no camera bump , those people better show up so they don’t cancel this design

  14. @rodzalez3549

    February 18, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    The fact that they’re still offering 128 gigs is what pisses me off

  15. @UFO-Audio

    February 18, 2026 at 2:24 pm

    2026 is shaping up to be an awesome year for all things tech. (Rolls eye’s)

  16. @nuyou21

    February 18, 2026 at 2:33 pm

    Tech community: Google, why does the Pixel 10a feel like a re-released Pixel 9a?

    Google: The Dow is over 50,000 🤣😂

    • @ybemad

      February 19, 2026 at 3:03 am

      Wow. Nice 👏🏾

  17. @Ghost818-x8c

    February 18, 2026 at 3:50 pm

    When the 9A and 10A have the exact same look

  18. @kunjiklub

    February 18, 2026 at 4:52 pm

    I’m on pixel 6a. Still going strong for my purposes

    • @SachinKumar-y5w7y

      February 19, 2026 at 3:49 am

      Pixel 6a is a legend 😊

    • @tuxcat333

      February 19, 2026 at 6:28 pm

      Does it get slow? I’m an iPhone user thinking of switching

  19. @Frikandel-h5p

    February 18, 2026 at 5:24 pm

    wireless charging so convenient😂

  20. @synthozy

    February 18, 2026 at 5:52 pm

    As I saw on another channel:

    This phone could have been an email.

  21. @Native8k120

    February 18, 2026 at 6:10 pm

    Oh my God you’re serious. Google no pixel snap on the 10A?

  22. @5150crazyfun

    February 18, 2026 at 6:29 pm

    Why would you buy the 10a when it’s just a rereleased 9a? Yeah the charging is nice but why pay $499 for basically the exact same phone as the 9a? This is the same kind of thing Motorola and Samsung are guilty of. Doing copy and paste jobs year after year. And I expect more innovation and design changes even for $500.

  23. @Gmainego41L-y3c

    February 19, 2026 at 1:04 am

    Should people from 6a upgrade to 10a or get 9a?

    • @CBCNamja

      February 19, 2026 at 5:43 am

      I think so. I got a message from my 6a phone about reaching 400 charge cycles. I’m currently at 379. The message said, “Due to a potential battery overheating issue, when your battery reaches 400 charge cycles, the battery capacity and charging performance will be reduced and battery placement is recommended.” In Canada, the 10a and 9a are exactly the same price, but currently the 10a has a promotion for $150 off.

  24. @marcelhunt5982

    February 19, 2026 at 2:56 pm

    I’m still buying it… comes with free earbuds from the Google store website

  25. @Maxible

    February 19, 2026 at 5:23 pm

    I completely agree that this is a super “meh” upgrade, but as someone who has Pixel 9 Pro I can not stress enough how much better the new Exynos 5400 modem in the 9, 9Pro, 10, 10Pro, and 10a is compared to the Exynos 5300i/t modem in the 8, 8Pro, and 9a. Battery life is considerably better and cellular service is exponentially better with the Exynos 5400 then is was on the Exynos 5300-series. That Exynos 5400 is also what gives satellite SOS (if you care about that). To me the biggest miss of the Pixel 10a is the lack of Pixel Snap.

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