Pixel 10a just leaked from every angle, but I'm more excited about this design change

What you need to know

• The Pixel 10a has leaked in full ahead of launch, revealing all colors and design details.
• Renders suggest the Pixel 10a could feature a completely flat rear camera with no bump.
• Google, similar to previous few Pixel models, will reportedly include only the essentials in the box, with no charger bundled.

Ahead of its launch later this month, the Pixel 10a has leaked in full, giving us a look at the phone in all its colors and from every angle, along with details about what Google will include in the box.

Google already previewed the Pixel 10a last week, with a teaser showing the phone in a flagship blue color similar to the base Pixel 10. Alongside that reveal, Google confirmed the Pixel 10a will officially launch on February 18.

Now, just days before the event, a new leak from Evan Blass has shown the device from all angles, highlighting all color options, and pointing to one notable design change compared to the Pixel 9a.

The leak, shared by Evan Blass on X, reveals four colors for the Pixel 10a, including a bright red Berry shade, along with Lavender, Fog, and Obsidian. As with previous Pixel models, the frame matches the back panel's color.

In the box, you can expect the phone, a charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, and paper documentation. As usual, there is no charger included.

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What's particularly interesting is that side renders of the phone show no visible camera protrusion at all. While the Pixel 9a already featured a relatively flush camera module, the Pixel 10a appears to make the rear camera sit completely flat against the back panel.

Aside from the design, earlier leaks suggest the Pixel 10a will feature the same 6.3-inch AMOLED display as the Pixel 9a, along with a 5,100 mAh battery and 23W wired charging.

Moreover, instead of upgrading to Tensor G5, the Pixel 10a will reportedly stick with the same Tensor G4 as the Pixel 9a, which could actually make it harder for Google to justify the refresh.

Android Central's Take

I'm not entirely sold on the Pixel 10a's overall design, especially with the thick bezels sticking around and the continued move away from the classic Pixel look. That said, if the camera truly sits completely flush as shown in the renders, that is genuinely impressive.

It could make the Pixel 10a one of the few modern smartphones to achieve a fully flat rear camera. It may not drastically change everyday use, but in 2026, pulling this off still feels notable enough. That said, I'll reserve final judgment until I get the device in hand and test it myself.