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RIP my old Pixel. Screen is toast. Is the 10A literally just a 9a in disguise? (lemdro.id)
submitted 8 months ago by to c/googlepixel@lemmy.world
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My trusty Pixel 6a finally gave up the ghost this morning (RIP sweet prince, dropped it face down on concrete 😭). I need a replacement ASAP.

Saw the 10a just got announced, so I watched a review... is it just me or is this literally the exact same phone as the 9a?

Same Tensor G4 chip, same cameras, same battery, and STILL 128GB base storage in 2026 (bruh). Looks like the only real changes are a flat camera back, slightly faster charging, and satellite SOS that I’ll literally never use. No magnetic charging either, which feels like a massive L.

Google is hyping up all the software features, but honestly, it feels like they’re just phoning it in this year to get a new box on the shelf.

Do I just grab a 9a on clearance and save my money, what do you guys think?

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[–] 1 point 8 months ago

Yeah, but it's better to break a screen protector you bought 3 of for $10 than it is to pay for a replacement screen, even if it's under warranty.

We're also in the Google Pixel community... but even AppleCare+ makes you pay a deductible that costs more than a screen protector does.

This is basic math here... of course, if you have the disposable income, go without, but even so, I'd think the time of dealing with warranty replacement would be annoying. Unless you're just buying a whole new phone or something. Most of us can't do that, though.

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