Pixel models powered by a Tensor AP should see an improvement in graphics after installing a software update.
Hey Pixel users, suppose we told you that the graphics on your phone have improved and mobile games might now look better than ever on your device. Recent updates such as the latest beta version of Android 16 and the March Pixel Feature Drop for those on the stable version of Android 15 have resulted in “significantly higher” Vulkan API GPU scores on Geekbench. After the Android 16 beta was installed, these benchmark scores increased by 62% on a Pixel 7a, 31% for a Pixel 8, and 32% for a Pixel 9.
My Pixel 6 Pro running the latest beta version of Android 16 saw its Vulkan score hit 9397, a 34% improvement over the average Vulkan score for the Pixel 6 Pro.
