Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor
Rumors suggest the upcoming Google Pixel 11a will feature the flagship Tensor G6 processor rather than a downgraded chip. This shift, combined with a new MediaTek modem, aims to resolve long-standing issues with battery efficiency and signal connectivity.
Why it matters
The decision to include flagship hardware in a mid-range device could significantly alter the competitive landscape of the smartphone market.
Mystic Leaks suggests that the Pixel 11a will return to featuring a flagship-grade processor with the Tensor G6. Rather than the Tensor G5 found in the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro, the Pixel 10a shipped with the previous generation Tensor G4. That was a huge disappointment since, typically, the Pixel a lineup kept the modern processor, but cut corners in other places to keep costs down.
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