Google's Pixel 10 remains a must-buy for fans of compact phones after Prime Day at $250 off

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By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Jun 29, 2026, 4:16 AM

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The Pixel 10 is a small but undeniably powerful phone with a gorgeous screen in tow. | Image by PhoneArena

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Unless you've been living under a rock for the last week or so, you've probably heard about Amazon's Prime Day 2026 sale. But maybe you didn't want to pay for a Prime membership you otherwise didn't need just to be able to pay (much) less than usual for a new phone, tablet, smartwatch, or wireless headphones. Or maybe you didn't have the money to make the purchase you wanted to last week, and now you do.

Whatever the reason you might still be in the market for one of the best Android phones around, I'm delighted to report on Amazon's latest Pixel 10 deal. This is practically identical to the e-commerce giant's initial Prime-exclusive offer on the 6.3-inch handset from last Tuesday, the only difference being that you no longer have to be a member of... anything to save $250.

$250 off (31%)

You no longer need an Amazon Prime membership to slash an irresistible 250 bucks off the list price of a 6.3-inch Pixel 10 with 128GB internal storage space and 12GB RAM in Obsidian and Frost color options. This is arguably the best compact phone you can buy on a tight budget, which is why Amazon's post-Prime Day deal is unlikely to last long.

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Granted, the "vanilla" Pixel 10 did score a slightly higher discount in a single storage configuration and a single color option towards the end of the 96-hour Prime Day event, but that was clearly the kind of super-limited, random promotion that seldom returns outside special sales like that.

In other words, this is likely the cheapest you'll be able to get the Tensor G5 powerhouse at least until its Tensor G6 sequel comes out in a couple of months or so, and no, I don't think said sequel is worth the wait. Now with a largely unchanged design, the same old screen size, and either a higher starting price or a lower memory count.

That's right, the Pixel 11 is tipped by a few industry insiders to pack only 8GB RAM, which highlights just how awesome the Pixel 10 is, especially at $250 under its $799 list price in Obsidian and Indigo hues.

The Pixel 10 looks especially awesome in an Indigo colorway. | Image by PhoneArena

Much like the 6.3-inch Galaxy S26, the compact Pixel 10 comes with a generous 12 gigs of memory on deck, and although the aforementioned Tensor G5 processor is not quite as powerful as a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, the 4,970mAh battery equipped with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging support more than makes up for that compromise.

The S26, mind you, is also significantly costlier than a Pixel 10, so if you're a fan of small phones (by 2026 standards) with big specs and low prices, now's the time to pledge allegiance to Google's flag.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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