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【Pixel 10aレビュー】弱点改善。これでよくない？が再来

Main summary

Key takeaways

Product Review

Product Reviewed

Google Pixel 10A (Pixel “A-series” budget model)

Key Points / Unique Mentions

Positioning & Pricing

  • The reviewer frames the Pixel 10A as a sweet spot around ~80,000 yen:
    • Between cheaper phones under ~60,000 yen and flagships over ~100,000 yen.
  • The reviewer argues A-series “glory days” are gone because CPU performance gains have largely stalled in recent generations.

Main Improvements vs Past A-series

The video’s central theme is that weaknesses have been improved, especially:

  • Camera blue tint issue from earlier Pixels has been corrected/improved.
  • Screen brightness is also improved, addressing prior difficulty viewing in sunlight.

Performance / Hardware Expectations

  • Claims Pixel 9A and 10A spec sheets are essentially the same, with minimal meaningful changes.
  • Says CPU evolution isn’t significant; current Pixels are effectively “average mid-range” performance, not flagship-tier leaps.
  • Benchmark mention (3-way benchmark results):
    • Pixel 10A: 1.57 million points
    • iPhone 17: 1.72 million points
    • Galaxy A57: 1.36 million points

Build / Design

  • High build quality with “impeccable” fit and finish.
  • Camera module is flatter than some competitors:
    • Reviewer likes it because it doesn’t rattle when set down.
    • Tradeoff: body/camera area becomes slightly bulged, which could lead to dents without a case.
  • Improved styling/color; reviewer prefers the light blue tone over the earlier “blue 10A.”
  • Mentions dual cameras (standard + ultra-wide).

Display

  • Supports a 120Hz display, positioned as strong value versus price.

Wireless Charging

  • Supports 10W wireless charging.
  • Does not support MagSafe, with the reviewer suggesting users should use a compatible case for easier charging.

Biometrics

  • Fast fingerprint authentication on Pixel 10A.
  • Includes a real-world anecdote vs Galaxy A57, where the fingerprint was slow, highlighting Pixel’s unlock speed advantage.

Camera System & Photo/Video Behavior

Main Camera

  • Image quality is strong; blue tint is less noticeable than before, though still described as slightly bluer than iPhone’s yellowish look.
  • iPhone 17 Pro comparison:
    • iPhone has stronger yellow tint and slightly better stabilization.
    • Pixel’s night images have improved; iPhone may be a bit brighter with less noise.

Ultra-wide Camera

  • Pixel 10A has a wider field of view than Galaxy—better for tight spaces.
  • Pixel may show darker shadows / stronger contrast than others (reviewer calls it a minor “margin of error”).

Night Photography

  • Pixel captures night scenes impressively for ~80,000 yen.
  • Pixel vs Galaxy/iPhone:
    • Pixel is often preferred.
    • Galaxy is described as slightly darker.

Indoor Photography

  • Reviewer emphasizes the blue tint problem is gone indoors.
  • Pixel may have too much contrast/shadows on faces compared to iPhone Pro, but still compares favorably to Galaxy.

Battery Life

  • Battery test result: top performance for ~20 hours 23 minutes.
  • Reviewer claims this translates to about two full days of use.
  • In a head-to-head round, iPhone 17 wins, but the Pixel 10A remains strong overall.

Software / AI Features

Recorder App (Real-time Transcription)

  • Highlights Real-time transcription in the Recorder app:
    • Reviewer says Japanese transcription accuracy has clearly improved and is “very impressive.”

AI Photo Features

  • Color sky adjustments and object removal are criticized as not very valuable for most people.

Call Recording (Important Drawback / Uncertainty)

  • Reviewer states they cannot find call recording in Pixel settings and suspects it may be removed or bugged.
  • Claims iPhone and Galaxy can do it (based on their comparison).

What Pixel 10A Is “Good For”

  • Best for buyers who want a safe, reliable choice rather than maximum specs.
  • Framed as a phone you can “buy by elimination” if you don’t want to overthink.

What It’s Not Good For (Limitations)

It’s not ideal if you want:

  • Telephoto (Pixel 10A lacks telephoto capabilities).
  • Serious gaming / heavy 3D gaming (reviewer says they can’t play 3D games; performance is “insufficient”).
  • The reviewer also warns that cheaper phones under 60k can be risky long-term due to weak cameras, ugly design, or low performance.

Pros (As Stated)

  • Camera improvements: blue tint largely fixed; strong photo quality especially for the price
  • Better screen brightness than earlier A-series
  • Great build quality and premium feel
  • Dual cameras (standard + ultra-wide)
  • Excellent fingerprint speed
  • 120Hz display
  • Strong battery life (around ~2 days)
  • Recorder app real-time Japanese transcription is genuinely useful and improving

Cons (As Stated)

  • No major performance evolution vs recent models (now mostly “average mid-range”)
  • Camera look differs from iPhone/Galaxy:
    • Can lean more blue and higher contrast, sometimes causing darker shadows/face-shadow issues indoors
  • Flat camera module can create a bulge; without a case, dents risk is higher
  • No MagSafe support for wireless charging convenience
  • Call recording not available/unclear in settings (reviewer claims it’s missing)
  • No telephoto
  • Not positioned for heavy 3D gaming

Comparisons Made

Pixel 7A / 6A / 8A / 9A (Context)

  • Earlier Pixels had screen brightness problems and blue tint camera issues.
  • Pixel 9A is described as the point where blue tint was finally corrected.
  • Despite claims of completion, the 10A is still treated as mostly incremental.

iPhone 17 / 17 Pro / 17e

  • iPhone tends to show more yellow tint and often has better stabilization, plus a benchmark lead.
  • Reviewer notes iPhone 17 wins some rounds (e.g., performance/battery), but Pixel 10A still impresses on camera and overall value.

Galaxy A57 / S26

  • Galaxy colors described as more natural (less yellow/blue).
  • Galaxy often looks darker than Pixel in some scenes.
  • Galaxy stabilization sometimes better, but Pixel is preferred for:
    • Wider ultra-wide field of view
    • Night and indoor results
  • Galaxy fingerprint experience was singled out as slow in the reviewer’s testing.

Overall Verdict / Recommendation (Concise)

Pixel 10A is recommended as a “safe” value buy around ~80,000 yen, especially because it fixes major past issues (camera blue tint, brighter screen) and delivers excellent real-world battery, build quality, and standout Recorder transcription. However, it’s not a major CPU upgrade, lacks telephoto, isn’t great for heavy gaming needs, and may have call recording limitations.

Speaker Views

  • Single main reviewer (Thomas) provided nearly all viewpoints, tests, and comparisons.

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