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Google Developing Lower-End Tensor G6 Chip For Budget Pixel 11a, Restricting Premium AI Features To Flagship Pixel Devices

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Google is working on a new lower end version of the Tensor G6 for the Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3, but it will mean the loss of AI features.
Google launched the Pixel 9 lineup early this year, but Android 15 saw fit to keep up with its typical release cycle. The company is making significant changes for its entire mobile flagship line, including the Pixel A series of devices and the Pixel Tablet. Currently, the company powers its budget smartphones with the same chip as the flagship models, but it appears that future budget phones will house limited features thanks to a lower-end variant of the chip. It is now reported that Google planned to introduce a lower-end variant of the Tensor G6 chip for Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3.Google working on a hobbled version of the Tensor G6 chip for the Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet
While the company’s decision to switch to a hobbled version of the Tensor G6 chip is wise, it would come with a few caveats. For instance, with comparatively limited processing power and other elements, budget devices could lack a few key AI features.

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