The Pixel 10a leaks in first renders, and it looks pretty familiar

While the dust has barely settled on the Pixel 10 launch, the rumor mill is already churning for Google’s next mid-range offering. We’ve known a successor to the excellent Pixel 9a was in the works, and now, thanks to reliable leaker OnLeaks (in partnership with Android Headlines), we have our very first look at what the Google Pixel 10a might actually look like. And if you were hoping for a dramatic redesign, you might be a bit disappointed.

Sticking with the camera bar-free design

Based on these initial renders, the Pixel 10a appears almost identical in design to its predecessor, the Pixel 9a. It keeps the same overall aesthetic, most notably retaining the camera bar-free design that debuted with the 9a. The renders show the familiar oval-shaped camera module housing the lenses, blending in somewhat with the rest of the Pixel family, but distinctly lacking the signature camera bar that has defined Pixel flagships for generations.

This design choice was somewhat controversial on the Pixel 9a, and keeping it for another generation is bound to spark similar debate. On one hand, ditching the bar could be seen as practical – why add an element that isn’t strictly necessary? On the other hand, it undeniably makes the A-series look more generic and less distinctly “Pixel” than its more expensive siblings.

Minor tweaks to size and screen

Beyond the overall look, the leak also provides specific dimensions: 153.9 x 72.9 x 9mm. Annoyingly, this is just different enough from the Pixel 9a (which was slightly taller and wider, but 0.1mm thinner) to likely require new cases and accessories. The leak also suggests the display size will shrink slightly from 6.3 inches on the 9a to 6.2 inches on the 10a. Hopefully, these dimensional changes come with benefits like slimmer bezels or added features like PixelSnap support.

An older chip under the hood?

Perhaps the most significant detail accompanying these renders relates to the processor. Rumors continue to suggest that Google might break its A-series tradition of using the same chip as the concurrent flagship. To save costs, the Pixel 10a is expected to be powered by the Tensor G4 (the chip from the Pixel 9 series) rather than the newer Tensor G5 found in the Pixel 10 lineup. Android Headlines speculates this could potentially be a higher-clocked version of the G4, but that remains unconfirmed.

It’s still very early days for the Pixel 10a, which isn’t expected until sometime in 2026. However, these first renders give us a solid idea of what to expect visually: a device that sticks closely to the Pixel 9a’s design language, for better or worse.