This is how it compares to its rivals in price from POCO, Xiaomi and Samsung

Yesterday, Google presented its new economical mobile phone, the Google Pixel 10a and whose greatest bet is photography. Available from 549 euroshas several competitors in the market who will try to tread on an almost guaranteed ground of success (seeing the popularity that Google mobile phones have been acquiring for a few years). Among them are the Xiaomi 15The Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE.

If you have questions about which of these mid-range mobiles but with top features is better for you, we are going to compare them in some of their functionalities, so that you can make the right decision.

Pixel 10a vs Xiaomi 15T, Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, at a glance

How are all these phones different?

Design and screen

Although today there are few brands that innovate in terms of the design of their terminals (see the case of Nothing) it is true that among all these models you can see design differences that can make you opt for one or another smartphone.

The Google Pixel 10a is a mobile phone with a very flat and minimalist design, with a 6.3 inch compact size which makes it a perfect option to hold with one hand. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 15T has a 6.8-inch screen, for those looking for a greater sense of immersion, especially when watching multimedia content.

For its part, the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro has a 6.59-inch screen and also has a slightly larger design than the Pixel 10a, although its edges are soft; Yes, the plastic finish does not give it the feel of a premium mobile. Finally, from the design of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, it can be noted that it also has a large 6.7-inch screen and a more refined and premium design than the other models.

Your photography system

The Google Pixel 10a was born with the intention of offering a excellent photography experience within the mid-range. Of this model, we can highlight its own photo app, with AI that considerably improves your photos. Its main lens is 48 MP accompanied by a 13 MP ultra wide angle lens. Although yes, it does not have a dedicated telephoto like its older brothers.

Compared to the Google model, the Xiaomi 15T offers greater versatility in photography, thanks to its triple rear camera. Plus, they are made by Leica, so you can get more artistic photos. As for the Poco F8 Pro, it incorporates a telephoto and offers 8K recording, although the Pixel surpasses it in color balance and night processing. Finally, the Samsung model presents a more advanced photographic system than Google’s, thanks to its 3x optical telephoto, which gives us greater flexibility when taking photos from a distance.

Battery and charging

The Google Pixel 10a battery has a average capacity of 5,100 mAh and provides autonomy for a full day using navigation, social networks and spending time on video and photos. Of course, you should know that this group of phones is not the largest battery.

The Xiaomi 15T has a capacity of 5,500 mAh, so its autonomy is superior even in intensive use. Regarding the Samsung model, its battery capacity is about 5,000 mAh (4,900 mAh according to its technical sheet), so the results are very similar to those of the Google Pixel 10a, although it may become more efficient thanks to Samsung’s optimization. Finally, the big winner in terms of battery is the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro, with a capacity of 6,200 mAh, giving us more than enough autonomy even if you use the phone for gaming.

All of these smartphones offer fast charging, although it is different in each of them. The Pixel 10a supports wired charging up to 45W, thus improving on its predecessors and charging it in half in about 30 minutes. The Xiaomi model supports it up to 90 W and charges to 100% in 50 minutes. For its part, the Poco F8 Pro supports fast charging of up to 100W, which makes it possible to fully charge it in about 37 minutes. Finally, the Samsung phone is fully charged in about an hour.

Their brains are different too

The processor is the brain of a mobile phone and in this group of phones, each one has a different one. The Google Pixel 10a has the Google Tensor G4whose main strength is its optimization of Artificial intelligence and good daily performance, although it is not the most powerful or the best for gaming.

A MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra is the processor of the Xiaomi 15T, which is perfect for multitasking and demanding appsalthough it is true that it gets hot in very intense sessions and is not as efficient as Google’s for use with AI.

The most powerful processor on the list is the Snapdragon 8 Elite that the Poco F8 Pro has, which is ideal for powerful games and very demanding tasks, although it may be more than necessary for users who do not need that extra power. Finally, the Samsung mobile has a Exynos 2400which provides a good balance in general, although it is not so good for demanding gaming.

Operating system and updates

The new Google Pixel 10a comes with Android 16 pure and receive updates for seven years. Without a doubt, it is the champion of Android updates, becoming the phone par excellence for those who want a terminal that will last for years. For its part, the Samsung model comes with One UI customization layerwith up to seven operating system supports and security patches, thus matching Google’s promise.

The Xiaomi 15T comes with a customization layer HyperOSwhich offers up to four years of operating system updates and five years of security. Finally, Poco F8 Pro, although there are no official figures regarding updates (something typical of Xiaomi’s Poco family), these phones usually receive between 2 and 3 years of operating system updates and the same time for security patches.

In summary: why choose the Google Pixel 10a over other models

With the launch of the new Google Pixel 10a, a new door opens for those looking for a smartphone from mid-range with good features. These are the main characteristics that can make you decide to purchase it.

• Very clean software with updates for many years: Coming with pure Android without any type of customization layer, its updates are much faster and are guaranteed for seven years.
• Automatically quality photography: Although it does not have a physical telephoto lens, it is true that photography is outstanding with this phone. You will get photos with good dynamic range and detail and all this with automatic mode, without having to do anything, just click the button.
• Good performance– The Google Pixel 10a offers smooth performance in everyday tasks such as social networks and commonly used apps. In addition, its battery offers autonomy for a whole day, making it perfect for normal use of the phone.
• Very clean user experience: Running on pure Android, you can forget about unnecessary pre-installed apps. In addition, it comes with very useful integrated Google functions that will be very useful to you on a daily basis, such as its assistant, real-time translation or voice recognition.

In summary:

👉 Choose the Google Pixel 10a yes: You want a mobile with pure Android, updates for years and good photos without complications.

👎 Don’t choose the Google Pixel 10a if: You are looking for a powerful smartphone for gaming or you want a camera with extreme zoom. Nor if you are looking for a mobile phone with expandable storage, because this one does not offer it.

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