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"Google Pixel 8a Leak Unveils Major Upgrades and Better Availability"
technology2 years ago

"Google Pixel 8a Leak Unveils Major Upgrades and Better Availability"

Google's upcoming budget smartphone, the Pixel 8a, is set to feature significant upgrades including a 120Hz display, a Tensor G3 chip, and a brighter screen supporting 1,400 nits at peak brightness. The device is expected to maintain the same 6.1-inch screen size as its predecessor, the Pixel 7a, but with a corner radius matching the Pixel 8 series. While the camera system remains unchanged, the Pixel 8a is anticipated to launch soon, possibly at the Google I/O event in early May 2024.

Google Pixel 8 Series Faces Benchmark Controversy and Camera Challenges
technology2 years ago

Google Pixel 8 Series Faces Benchmark Controversy and Camera Challenges

Google has blocked the installation of benchmarking tools like GeekBench and 3DMark on its new Pixel 8 Series smartphones, indicating a focus on AI-driven efficiency rather than raw performance. The Tensor G3 chip in the Pixel 8 Series features a unique 9-core CPU architecture and a 10-core GPU with ray-tracing acceleration capabilities. Despite Google's restrictions, users have found workarounds to run benchmarking tools, revealing performance gaps compared to competitors like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chip. Google's approach challenges the importance of benchmark scores in evaluating smartphone quality, emphasizing the value of AI capabilities.