Hey guys, torn between two options at the same price:
Pixel 9 (Used, 95% battery health, 12GB RAM)
Pixel 10a (Brand new, 8GB RAM)
Which one is the better overall pick for camera quality, daily battery life, and smooth performance over 4-5 years? Mostly on Wi-Fi, social media, and YouTube. Thanks!
Note : they are almost the same price in my country due to taxes
I’m thinking about getting a Pixel 10a and I want to hear from people who actually use it.
I’m coming from a Nothing Phone (2a) 8GB and honestly my experience with it wasn’t great. I get random frame drops even on the home screen, and sometimes Instagram/Facebook feel laggy.
So I wanted to ask:
How is the software optimization? Does it actually feel smooth and consistent?
Any frame drops or stutters on the home screen, Instagram, Facebook, etc.?
Does it get hot during normal use?
Is 8GB RAM enough or do apps reload a lot?
Any problems with mobile data/network randomly disconnecting?
How’s the battery life in real use, especially on mobile data?
Any green tint on the display?
In a completely dark room, do you notice any screen bleeding/glow during very dark or black scenes?
How are the AI features? Are they actually useful or limited depending on the region?
Random question lol: does Google Files ever take forever to delete files? On my Nothing 2a, sometimes deleting something takes like 2–3 minutes 💀
Basically, I’m trying to know if the 10a would actually feel like a proper upgrade from the Nothing 2a, especially in terms of smoothness and reliability.
If you’ve used both, I’d really appreciate hearing your experience.