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Google had a smart plan to boost mid-range smartphone sales by using the same chipset found in last year’s flagship devices. However, a recent specifications leak suggests that this strategy won’t apply to the Pixel 10a next year. The belief that it would use the Tensor G5 is now unlikely; instead, it will feature an older chip with slower storage.
A new leak has revealed that the mid-range device will be codenamed ‘stallion’ and will use the Tensor G4 rather than the Tensor G5. For those hoping for the Tensor G5, 9to5Google reports on specifications shared by Mystic Leaks. The Pixel 10a is listed with a display capable of reaching 2,000 nits brightness and 128GB storage operating at UFS 3.1, which is slower than expected.
The chipset issue is particularly disappointing as the Pixel 10a will use Tensor G4 instead of the more advanced Tensor G5. It’s worth noting that Google used Samsung’s inferior Integrated Package on Package (IPoP) technology for the Tensor G3, leading to less thermal efficiency and overheating issues in the Pixel 9a. There is no confirmation on the packaging method for the Tensor G4 in the Pixel 10a, but it seems likely that this device lacks a vapor chamber.
While it’s understandable that the more advanced 3nm N3P technology used in the Tensor G5 might be more expensive than Samsung’s 4nm process, Google should offer competitive pricing to justify these trade-offs. Otherwise, the Pixel 10a may struggle to stand out from its competition.
