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A new Google Pixel phone is apparently arriving next month

The Pixel 10a is slated to go on sale around mid-February.

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By Anam Hamid

Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 11:22 AM

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A Google Pixel 10a render. | Image Credit - Android Headlines

Google's mid-tier Pixel 10a is set to release next month in four colors, according to reliable leaker Roland Quandt.

Landing so soon

Google has seemingly moved up the release schedule for the Pixel 10a.

Quandt says that the device will be available in Obsidian, Berry, Fog, and Lavender hues. It will come in 128GB and 256GB variants, just like the Pixel 9a.

The device will go on sale around mid-February, nearly two months earlier than its predecessor.

Android Headlines has shared some official-looking renders of the Obsidian model, which appear unchanged from the Pixel 9a.

New colors may be the only exciting thing about the Pixel 10a

The&nbsp;Nest Thermostat in Fog. | Image Credit - Google - A new Google Pixel phone is apparently arriving next month

The Nest Thermostat in Fog. | Image Credit - Google

The Pixel 10a is shaping up to be a very minor refresh over the Pixel 9a. Not only will the phone look identical to the outgoing model, thick bezels and all, but it will also retain largely the same specs, including a souped-up version of the Tensor G4 chip.

Some secondary specs, such as brightness, may get bumped up, too, but whether that will make up for the lack of bigger changes remains to be seen.

The&nbsp;Nest Cam Indoor in Berry. | Image Credit - Google. - A new Google Pixel phone is apparently arriving next month

The Nest Cam Indoor in Berry. | Image Credit - Google.

The new colors could be the phone's saving grace. Android Authority points out that the Nest Cam Indoor also comes in Berry, which is a bright red hue. The Nest Thermostat is available in Fog, which is a light gray color with a greenish tint.

Would you buy the Pixel 10 if the rumors turned out to be true?

Is price the wildcard?

The Pixel 10a's rumored design and specs suggest Google wants to create greater differentiation between its high-end and budget devices. Pixel shipments grew 25 percent in 2025, and Google might want to capitalize on the popularity by nudging customers toward pricier models. It's almost like the company is setting up the Pixel 10a to fail.

If that's not the case, a lower price could be the thing that can salvage the phone, unless Google has a surprise up its sleeve.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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