Google’s upcoming Pixel 10a has leaked early thanks to EU energy labeling requirements, revealing impressive battery specifications. The budget phone is rated for 53 hours and 14 minutes of battery life on a single charge under standardized testing, a substantial improvement for a mid-range device. The phone also carries an IP68 dust and water resistance rating and earned a B repairability score, indicating it should be relatively easy to fix.

These EU regulations now require manufacturers to disclose standardized information about battery life, durability, and repairability before launch. The Pixel 10a’s label shows the battery will retain over 80% capacity after 1,000 charge cycles, suggesting excellent long-term performance. Interestingly, this longevity comes without increasing battery size—the phone uses the same 5,100mAh cell as the Pixel 9a, with improvements likely coming from the Tensor G4 chip’s power management.

The EU’s labeling rules are changing how consumers evaluate phones, replacing vague marketing claims like “all-day battery” with concrete numbers. For users who keep phones for multiple years, these specifications—strong battery life, 1,000-cycle longevity, and repairability—show the Pixel 10a is built to last rather than just impress at launch. With these details already public, Google’s official announcement appears imminent.