New Google Pixel 10a leak hints at disappointing, recycled specs across the board

The Google Pixel 10a is expected to launch in the first half of 2026. Although the company hasn't announced anything yet, recent leaks have already provided a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming budget flagship phone. For example, a leak from October 2025 provided an early glimpse of the smartphone, and the leaked renders suggest that it won't look much different from its predecessor.

Another leak from September 2025 shared that the Pixel 10a could miss out on the Tensor G5 that powers the non-A phones from the lineup. Now, the affordable flagship phone has apparently been certified on Verizon, and this certification shares some core specs of the device.

This leak, which comes from the reliable leaker Evan Blass, reveals that the Pixel 10a could feature a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. Its camera setup will reportedly have a 48 MP f/1.7 primary sensor that will be paired with a 13 MP f/2.2 ultrawide. As for the front, the leaked certification shares that the upcoming affordable phone will have a 13 MP f/2.2 selfie shooter.

These specs are the same as the Pixel 9a, and the listing also shares that the 10a will have a 5,100 mAh battery, which again is the same as the predecessor. Given the similarities in the certification, it's unclear whether this is placeholder info taken from the last-gen smartphone (128 GB curr. $399 on Amazon).

Of course, the certification does mention "STA5," which seemingly refers to the codename of the Pixel 10a, "stallion." Moreover, given Google's track record of sticking to the same set of hardware for generations, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 10a launch as nothing but a rebadged 9a. Upcoming leaks from reputed sources could clear the water a bit.