Google Pixel 10a Mobile: Google has officially confirmed the launch date of its upcoming budget smartphone, the Pixel 10a, through a teaser video. The company announced that the device will debut on February 18, marking an earlier release compared to last year’s Pixel 9a, which launched in April.

The teaser video, shared on YouTube on February 4, offers a brief look at the handset’s design and colour options. The Pixel 10a is shown in a blue-purple shade, hinting at a refreshed aesthetic for Google’s A-series lineup. The early launch suggests that Google may be accelerating its product timeline to strengthen its position in the competitive mid-range smartphone segment, potentially ahead of upcoming devices from rivals such as Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup.

Design-wise, the Pixel 10a appears to retain Google’s familiar styling, featuring a horizontal, pill-shaped camera module with dual rear cameras. The LED flash is positioned outside the camera bar, consistent with recent Pixel designs.

The launch date confirmation follows a wave of leaks and promotional images that have surfaced online. Several images shared on X indicate that the Pixel 10a could be offered in a blue-purple finish closely resembling the “Indigo” colour introduced with the standard Pixel 10 last year. According to a report by 9to5Google, this colour option was unexpected, as earlier leaks had suggested variants such as Obsidian (black), Fog (off-white), Lavender (purple), and Berry (red or pink).

Some industry watchers believe earlier colour reports may have caused confusion, with Indigo potentially planned from the start. Previous leaks described the purple variant as a lighter “gentle purple,” while the shade seen in recent images appears slightly deeper, though still lighter than the official Indigo finish used in Pixel 10 marketing materials.

In addition to the design, the leaked promotional content highlights several features of the Pixel 10a, including water resistance, display quality, and tight integration with Google’s Pixel ecosystem. Software features such as Gemini Live and the “Hold for Me” option in the Phone app are also showcased, reinforcing the device’s positioning as a refined successor within Google’s affordable Pixel smartphone range.