The annual smartphone upgrade is fast becoming a thing of the past. This year, with RAM and storage prices spiking, we’re expecting smartphones to get even pricier without delivering the tangible gains in performance and endurance we’ve seen in years past. In short, it’s simply not worth jumping to newer devices if your current phone is still functional.
That’s a problem many Google fans are facing with the Pixel 10a. Although it keeps the Pixel 9a’s $499 list price, that also means consumers aren’t getting any major upgrades. Google’s latest mid-range model packs bright colors, a flat rear sans camera bump, and much of the same specs and treats Pixel 9a owners have been privy to for a year.