Google Pixel 10a: Best plans, prices and deals in Australia

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 05 March 2026

Contents

In this Pixel 10a plans guide:

Pixel 10a plans
Pixel 10a prices
Pixel 10a features
Pixel 10a providers

The Pixel 10a is Google's latest affordable smartphone, designed as a value-focused companion to the rest of the Pixel 10 family. While it is a bit lighter on hardware, it is also cheaper, starting at $849.

Pixel 10a plans

The Pixel 10a is available on mobile plans from Telstra and Optus. Both providers all offer the choice of 24-month and 36-month repayments. A 24-month term means you own your Pixel 10a faster, while a 36-month term lowers your monthly cost.

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 36 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $54.24/mth Min. cost $887.88 Go to Site	$54.24/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $887.88	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 36 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $84.24/mth Min. cost $917.88 Go to Site	$84.24/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $917.88	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 36 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $85.24/mth Min. cost $918.88 Go to Site	$85.24/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $918.88	Go to Site
#4	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $97.58/mth Min. cost $922.88 Link not supplied	$97.58/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $922.88	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $97.58/mth Min. cost $922.88 Link not supplied	$97.58/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $922.88	Link not supplied
#6	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 36 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $105.24/mth Min. cost $938.88 Go to Site	$105.24/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $938.88	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $107.58/mth Min. cost $932.88 Link not supplied	$107.58/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $932.88	Link not supplied

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 36 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $58.40/mth Min. cost $1,037.64 Out of stock	$58.40/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,037.64	Out of stock
#2	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 36 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $88.40/mth Min. cost $1,067.64 Out of stock	$88.40/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,067.64	Out of stock
#3	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 36 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $89.40/mth Min. cost $1,068.64 Out of stock	$89.40/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,068.64	Out of stock
#4	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $101.75/mth Min. cost $1,073 Link not supplied	$101.75/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,073	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $101.75/mth Min. cost $1,073 Link not supplied	$101.75/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,073	Link not supplied
#6	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 36 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $109.40/mth Min. cost $1,088.64 Out of stock	$109.40/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,088.64	Out of stock
#7	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $111.75/mth Min. cost $1,083 Link not supplied	$111.75/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,083	Link not supplied

24-month Pixel 10a plans

128GB plans
256GB plans

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 24 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $61.86/mth Min. cost $887.88 Go to Site	$61.86/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $887.88	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 24 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $91.86/mth Min. cost $917.88 Go to Site	$91.86/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $917.88	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 24 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $92.86/mth Min. cost $918.88 Go to Site	$92.86/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $918.88	Go to Site
#4	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $109.37/mth Min. cost $922.88 Link not supplied	$109.37/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $922.88	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $109.37/mth Min. cost $922.88 Link not supplied	$109.37/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $922.88	Link not supplied
#6	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 24 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $112.86/mth Min. cost $938.88 Go to Site	$112.86/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $938.88	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $119.37/mth Min. cost $932.88 Link not supplied	$119.37/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $932.88	Link not supplied

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 24 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $68.10/mth Min. cost $1,037.64 Out of stock	$68.10/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,037.64	Out of stock
#2	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 24 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $98.10/mth Min. cost $1,067.64 Out of stock	$98.10/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,067.64	Out of stock
#3	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 24 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $99.10/mth Min. cost $1,068.64 Out of stock	$99.10/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,068.64	Out of stock
#4	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $115.62/mth Min. cost $1,072.88 Link not supplied	$115.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,072.88	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $115.62/mth Min. cost $1,072.88 Link not supplied	$115.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,072.88	Link not supplied
#6	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 when you pay over 24 months and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $119.10/mth Min. cost $1,088.64 Out of stock	$119.10/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,088.64	Out of stock
#7	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $125.62/mth Min. cost $1,082.88 Link not supplied	$125.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,082.88	Link not supplied

Looking for a different Pixel 10 model?

Follow these links to compare plans for the rest of the Pixel 10 family:

What is the price of the Pixel 10a in Australia?

The Pixel 10a starts at $849 in Australia. That's the same price as last year's Pixel 9a. The 256GB variant is also still $999.

Here's complete pricing for the Pixel 10 family:

Pixel 10 pricing

Phone	RRP
Pixel 10a (128GB)	$849
Pixel 10a (256GB)	$999
Pixel 10 (128GB)	$1,349
Pixel 10 (256GB)	$1,499
Pixel 10 Pro (128GB)	$1,699
Pixel 10 Pro (256GB)	$1,849
Pixel 10 Pro (512GB)	$2,049
Pixel 10 Pro (1TB)	$2,399
Pixel 10 Pro XL (256GB)	$1,999
Pixel 10 Pro XL (512GB)	$2,199
Pixel 10 Pro XL (1TB)	$2,549
Pixel 10 Pro Fold (256GB)	$2,699
Pixel 10 Pro Fold (512GB)	$2,899
Pixel 10 Pro Fold (1TB)	$3,249

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FTTP, HFC

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Unlimited Data
Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth*. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply.

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Read our Google Pixel 10a review

The Google Pixel 10a may be a small update, but it's still a good phone. Read the full review here.

Pixel 10a features

Pixel 10a design

The Pixel 10a design is largely unchanged from the Pixel 9a. The biggest difference is the camera is now flush with the body of the phone, rather than sitting in a bump.

The display is still 6.3-inch with a 120Hz refresh rate, but bezels are a little thinner and the panel itself is 11% brighter. The screen is also protected with Gorilla Glass 7i, up from Gorilla Glass 3 in the Pixel 9a.

The Pixel 10a is rated IP68 for water-resistance.

has had a bit of a refresh in terms of design. It's a little bigger, now featuring a 6.3-inch display. The screen still has a 120Hz refresh rate, and Google says it's 35% brighter.

Pixel 10a camera

The Pixel 10a has a 48MP primary lens and a 13MP ultra-wide lens on the back, and a 13MP selfie camera on the front. These are unchanged from the Pixel 9a.

The Pixel 10a does benefit from a few new AI camera features that haven't been shipped on any of Google's A-series devices. These include Camera Coach and Auto Best Take. Camera Coach helps users frame up shots, while Auto Best Take combines multiple frames to ensure everyone is looking at the camera for group photos.

Google Pixel 10a camera samples

Check out these camera samples taken on the Pixel 10a. Click or tap on any photo to see a larger version.

Pixel 10a battery

The Pixel 10a has a 5,100mAh battery, which is the same as on the Pixel 9a. In our testing, we were able to get between five and six hours of screen time per charge on the Pixel 10a, which is enough for a full day of moderate usage with a buffer.

Pixel 10a processor

The Pixel 10a uses the same Google-made Tensor G4 processor as the Pixel 9a, rather than the Tensor G5 from the Pixel 10 family. When Google announced the Tensor G4, it said it offers 20% faster web browsing, 17% faster app launching, and better battery efficiency when compared to the Tensor G3 found in the Pixel 8 series.

Pixel 10a 5G

The Pixel 10a naturally has 5G connectivity. You can use WhistleOut's coverage checker tool to see whether 5G is available in your area. You just need to enter your address when searching for a new phone plan.

The map below show you what kind of coverage you have in your area. 5G coverage is highlighted using the darkest shade of purple, but unticking 4G and 3G can help make it clearer. You can use the drop-down menu to choose between telcos.

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Coverage information is collected from carriers and other third party sources. This is approximate coverage only and does not include indoor coverage. Actual speed and performance depends on your location and device. Local conditions and things like natural and artificial physical features of an area all affect your reception. Coverage © Mosaik

Note: Coverage maps are only approximate, only show outdoor coverage, and may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings.

Pixel 10a eSIM

The Pixel 10a has eSIM support as well as a physical SIM card slot. eSIM (an electronic SIM or embedded SIM) is a rewritable SIM card that’s built directly into the phone. It never leaves your phone. Instead, you simply download a "software SIM" from your provider of choice.

Pixel 10a plan providers

Telstra and Optus are both selling the Pixel 10a. Here's a breakdown of the major benefits each provider offers.

Telstra Pixel 10a plans

Widest 5G coverage in Australia
Access to the Telstra Plus perks and rewards program

Telstra plans

Telstra's Pixel plans are the priciest on the Australian market, but they do pack in a fair amount of extra benefits.

Telstra lets you pay your Pixel off over 12, 24, or 36-month periods. Each Telstra plan comes with unlimited data. This means once you use up your allowance your data will simply be slowed to speeds of 1.5Mbps instead of you being charged for excess data.

Optus Pixel 10a plans

Discounted streaming services through SubHub
$5 for 5GB of roaming data when overseas

Optus plans

Optus' Pixel plans come with solid data inclusions and a couple of bonus perks. Its top-of-the-line plans also have unlimited international calls to selected destinations.

All of Optus' mobile plans are contract-free, and devices can be paid off across 12, 24, or 36 months.

Like Telstra, Optus' postpaid plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your allowance, your plan is slowed to 1.5Mbps.

Looking for a new NBN plan?

These are the most popular NBN 50 plans with WhistleOut users this week:

#1	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
#2	amaysim	amaysim All Fixed Line nbn® NBN50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Special Intro Offer - Includes $10/mth off for the first 6 months, $75/mth for first 6 months, then $85/mth $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $85/mth Min. cost $75 Go to Site	$75/mth for first 6 mths, then $85/mth Min. cost $75	Go to Site
#3	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month. $64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90 Go to Site	$64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go to Site
#5	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#6	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Link not supplied
#7	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $11/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $80.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#8	Flip	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Unlimited Family nbn50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16.90/mth off for 6 months - $68/mth for first 6mths then $84.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site
#9	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. Use code SAVE20FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied
#10	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband All Fixed Line nbn® Value nbn - Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 47/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25 off for the first 6 months. Promo code SPRING25. $95/mth after promo ends 15.11.26 $70/mth for first 6 months, then $95/mth Min. cost $70 Link not supplied	$70/mth for first 6 months, then $95/mth Min. cost $70	Link not supplied

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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