Google Pixel 10a vs Vivo V80
Google Pixel 10a wins 2 of 5. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Vivo V80 if you want longer battery life.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryVivo V80. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 8. It has a 7200 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 10a. Android upgrades: until about Feb 2033 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2033 (7 years from launch).
- PriceGoogle Pixel 10a. Costs 20% less.
Overall, Google Pixel 10a wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: every phone in its 8GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickGoogle Pixel 10a | Vivo V80 | Suggested by TuvvoMotorola Edge 70 MaxWins 7 of 10 key areas against Google Pixel 10a₹3,509 cheaper for 8GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹55,999 8GB + 256GB | ₹69,999 8GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹52,490 8GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Up ₹6,000 (12%) ₹49,999 at launch, ₹55,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | No change ₹62,999 at launch, ₹62,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | Down ₹2,509 (4.6%) ₹54,999 at launch, ₹52,490 now 8GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 256GB: ₹55,999 | 8GB + 128GB: ₹62,999 8GB + 256GB: ₹69,999 8GB + 512GB: ₹79,999 | 8GB + 256GB: ₹52,490 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 | |
| Stands out for | Longest updates in its price range: until 2033 | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | |
| Launched | 18 February 2026 | 6 October 2026 | 15 July 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Feb 2033 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Oct 2030 (4 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Feb 2033 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Oct 2032 (6 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | |
| Software now | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) (same as launch) | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | Best rating of these phones7.8/10 | Best rating of these phones7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
| Battery | Strong battery life that easily lasts a full day. 5100 mAh | Best battery of these phonesLarge 7200mAh battery in a thin body, with fast 90W charging and the charger in the box. 7200 mAh | Best battery of these phonesSolid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesReliable photos in most conditions from the 48MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras. | Best camera of these phonesZeiss-branded main and 3x zoom cameras plus a sharp 50MP selfie camera. | Good main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | |
| Speed | Fine for everyday apps; it uses an older Tensor G4 chip. | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use but not a gaming powerhouse. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking. | |
| Screen size | 6.3 inch | 6.59 inch | 6.82 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 3,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | 5,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 30W wired, 10W wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, no wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, 25W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones183 g | 203 g | 221 g | |
| Thickness | 9 mm | Best thickness of these phones7.7 mm | 8.3 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender | Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, Stellar Black | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | |
| Catch | Almost the same as the Pixel 9a, has a plastic back and thick bezels, and Google raised the US price to $599 (about ₹56,900) in October 2026. | Expensive for a mid-range chip, and the base 128GB model uses slower UFS 3.1 storage. | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 7.9/10 GSMArena | Beebom 8/10 Smartprix 8.0/10 | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
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Compared like for like: every phone in its 8GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Vivo V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch P-OLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 5000 nits peak, Schott Xensation Core |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4nm) | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 722 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 3.1 (128GB) / UFS 4.1 (256GB and 512GB)) |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7200 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired PD 3.0 (about 50% in 30 min), 10W wireless, bypass charging; reverse charging not listed | 90W FlashCharge wired, reverse wired, bypass charging; no wireless charging listed |
| Cameras | 48MP main (f/1.7, 1/2.0", Dual Pixel AF, OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees, 1/3.1"); 13MP front | 50 MP main (1/1.56", f/1.9, 23mm, OIS) + 50 MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto (1/1.95", f/2.7, 73mm, 3x optical, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 115 degrees); Zeiss optics; 50 MP selfie with AF |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68/IP69 |
| Size and weight | 9mm thick, 183g | 7.7mm thick, 203g |
| Software | Android 16 at launch, Android 17 QPR1 now | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) at launch, OriginOS 7 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, NFC, satellite SOS | Wi-Fi (version not stated), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Not officially stated | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.8 LUFS) | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 4320Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender | Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, Stellar Black |
Where to buy
- Google Pixel 10a₹55,999
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Opens 8GB + 256GB.
- Vivo V80₹62,999
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Opens 8GB + 128GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Google Pixel 10a or Vivo V80?
- Google Pixel 10a wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Vivo V80 if you want longer battery life.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Vivo V80 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Google Pixel 10a (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹55,999, Vivo V80 (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹69,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Google Pixel 10a, now on Android 17 QPR1. Android upgrades: until about Feb 2033 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2033 (7 years from launch). Vivo V80, now on OriginOS 7 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Oct 2030 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Oct 2032 (6 years from launch).
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