Google has increased the price of Pixel 10a by ₹ 6,000. The phone was launched in India in February this year at a starting price of ₹49,999. This price was for a single variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Now the price of Pixel 10a on Google’s India store has gone up to ₹ 55,999. That means customers will have to spend Rs 6,000 more than before for this phone.

The impact of price hikes is not limited to India. The price of the phone has also been increased in America. There the 128GB model has gone up from $499 to $599. Whereas, the 256GB model is now priced at $699.

A bank offer may give you relief

Despite the new price, customers buying the phone can avail some bank offers. You can get instant cashback of up to ₹3,000 on EMI purchases through credit cards. Apart from this, no-cost EMI option is also provided. The Pixel 10a can be purchased in Berry, Fog, Lavender and Obsidian colors.

Features of Pixel 10a

The Google Pixel 10a has a 6.3-inch Actua Polad display. It has a resolution of 1,080×2,424 pixels and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i is provided to protect the screen. Its peak brightness is up to 3,000 nits.

The phone is powered by Google Tensor G4 chipset. A Titan M2 security co-processor is also available. The phone has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It runs on Android 16 and has got an IP68 rating, which gives it better protection in terms of dust and water protection.

The camera is also strong

For photography, the Pixel 10a has a dual rear camera setup. It has a 48-megapixel main camera, which comes with OIS i.e. Optical Image Stabilization. It has a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera with a field of view of 120 degrees. The phone has a 13-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls.

What is the reason for the price increase?

The Pixel 10a’s price hike comes at a time when prices of components like RAM and storage are on the rise across the globe. The main reason for this is the growing demand for AI data centers. In such a situation, the price of smartphone companies is also increasing and its impact is visible on the prices of some devices.