New Delhi, March 29 -- When Google launched the latest 'a' series smartphone, every consumer technology analyst and reviewer found the Pixel 10a way too close to its predecessor, the Pixel 9a. After three weeks of using it, the similarities begin to fade in relevance, and the Google Pixel 10a stands its own ground with ease.

The reasons for this are many, but the biggest factor does not become apparent until the Google Pixel 10a is used regularly. Unlike absolutely any smartphone in recent memory, the Pixel 10a has a fully flat back panel, with the camera module sitting flush inside the matte metal body. This design aspect is combined by the very-smooth, yet very-sturdy build quality, which makes the Pixel 10a feel like a premium smartph...