Google Pixel 10a could take cost cutting to the next level

21 January 2025
A new rumor claims Google might break with tradition for its 2026 mid-ranger.

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  • 14 Feb 2025

Why not save costs by changing the material used for the phone's body? Use plastic or ceramic.

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    • 25 Jan 2025

    Sujoy Bera, 22 Jan 2025Hundreds of green line phones caught my eye. s23 ultra, hor... moreGreen line is an illusion.

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      • 24 Jan 2025

      Jam, 23 Jan 2025I want my freakin headphones jack back and I don't car... moreI just bought some cheap Bluetooth earphones for sleep and use Bluetooth headphones any other time. I had an iPhone 6 for the longest time just because I liked my headphone jack and only made the switch to Pixel 7a Christmas 2024, but it feels so, so refreshing. Though obviously it depends on your own needs

        This is fantastic news! Who doesn't want an even faster SoC than the current 8a has? But no more bullshit marketing AI features and still an affordable price?
        The 8a with its Google/Samsung Exynos-based SoC is not the fastest or most efficient, but Google did a terrific job with software optimalisation to compensate for that. Something that most don't care about "because the hardware is fast enough and there is plenty of RAM".

        Due to the software optimalisations, my gf 8a feels just as fast as my Asus Zenfone 10 with its Snapdragon 8 Gen2.

        I don't understand why the writer of the article is bringing this as bad news. It's great news.

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          • 23 Jan 2025

          Rkm, 21 Jan 2025Since G5 is fabbed by TSMC, using G4 would be a significant... moreI want my freakin headphones jack back and I don't care if you agree or not - it's the only reason I'm still on my 4a

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            • 23 Jan 2025

            Hi, 22 Jan 2025 next level ? how can u have next level with such horribl... moreImagine getting triggered by the design 😂😂😂

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              • 39y
              • 22 Jan 2025

              next level ? how can u have next level with such horrible thick black borders around the screen ?? 🤢🤮

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                • 22 Jan 2025

                Nice

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                  • 22 Jan 2025

                  CargoJoe, 22 Jan 2025I'd like a lower tier version of the Tensor G5. It sho... moreG4 cooks my eggs every morning, saves me turning on the microwave.

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                    • 22 Jan 2025

                    Anonymous, 21 Jan 2025No. Not every amoled had a greenlineHundreds of green line phones caught my eye. s23 ultra, horor, pixel, OnePlus, and my own motorola.

                      Anonymous, 21 Jan 2025It is a problem: Samsung modem and Samsung litography. No t... moreWhich Motorola?

                        I'd like a lower tier version of the Tensor G5. It should still be faster than the G4 while also offering better efficiency and speed boost even if they lack by say 10%. It's still a good chipset that's for sure. Google just need to make sure to call it G5e or something 😂

                          justasmile, 21 Jan 2025Cost-cutting. Use a Snapdragon 8s Elite and the price wil... moreThey have ditched snapdragon forever. Even snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 with Google supreme optimization is fine. But they won't use it. I am waiting eagerly for snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 for competing with Dimensity 8400.

                            Great an even lower spec of a Tensor soc ...... what could possibly go wrong ???

                              Tensor 4 in exchange for hardware upgrades is probably fine. Especially seeing the leaks of the 9a.

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                                • 21 Jan 2025

                                Anonymous, 21 Jan 2025It is a problem: Samsung modem and Samsung litography. No t... moreExynos 2400 is fine. Google has no one but themselves to blame for tensor. Google Also cut costs on all components they use, even lower quality than Chinese phones. That's why pixel keep having these hardware issues, they are using junk m

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                                  • 21 Jan 2025

                                  Anonymous, 21 Jan 2025Why can't google use midrange snapdragon processors fo... moreGoogle use tensor to cut cost and control the hardware, also my belief is that power users and phone savvy people gave left pixel already you just have Google fan boys and YouTube shills that use pixel these days.

                                    Anonymous, 21 Jan 2025Why can't google use midrange snapdragon processors fo... moreCost-cutting.
                                    Use a Snapdragon 8s Elite and the price will jump to 599

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                                      • 21 Jan 2025

                                      High pricing, the same cheapset. Way to go, goolag

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                                        • 21 Jan 2025

                                        Is it possible to cut down the atensor and still run Android?

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