The Google Pixel 7a is the latest entry in the Pixel 7 series and is the mid range model in the lineup. This device is the most affordable in the series thanks to certain corners that the company cutting corners to keep its cost low. But one of these areas apparently includes its chipset, which on paper, is the same processor featured on its higher end siblings. So let’s have a look.

Google Pixel 7a reportedly equipped with a custom Tensor G2 SoC

The news arrives from tipster Kamila (@Za_Raczke) who found that the Tensor G2 equipped on the Pixel 7a is a different variant than the base or Pro models. This chip version on the Pixel 7a might be an underpowered variant that might perform slightly worse. Despite carrying the Tensor G2 moniker, it appears that Google has developed a more affordable version of the chipset to further cut down on costs.

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For those unaware, Samsung is the manufacturing partner for this chipset and even helped co-develop the original Tensor G2. Thanks to Samsung’s semiconductor expertise, the chip also features its FOPLP-PoP technology. However, the Tensor G2 on the Pixel 7a reportedly features a cheaper and slightly worse IPOP packing. This version is thicker, larger, and even produces more heat compared to the more advanced FOPLP. Unfortunately, we still have no idea what this means in term of actual performance in real world scenarios.

The new Tensor G2 chipset version is likely using this new IPOP package to save costs for Google. Although, this move might costs its users as the Pixel 7a could potentially run marginally slower than the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro and may have heating issues as well. This is all the information we have regarding this matter so stick around for more updates.

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