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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  • Anonymous
  • Spt
  • 15 hours ago

The two things that make Pixel worth buying:

Camera performance and stock Android. Take those away and it's another generic, underdeveloped phone with premium price tag and blind hype around it.

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    • 16 hours ago

    kaiyen, 17 hours agoIf they can price it right. An older chipset would not be a... moreIt is a problem: Samsung modem and Samsung litography. No thanks. Gonna consider Motorola from now on... #frustratedaf

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      • Anonymous
      • CbI
      • 16 hours ago

      Sujoy Bera, 17 hours agoPlease use a LCD in india ( No Green line)No. Not every amoled had a greenline

        "Google could compensate for this with other hardware upgrades, but more information hasn't been leaked yet."

        Good one! Google and compensating for something :D

          Yikes, one moment it’s ’Google will end the Pixel A series’ then all of a sudden we are talking about the 10A when the 9A isn’t even official 🤷‍♂️

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            • Rkm
            • FY0
            • 17 hours ago

            FoxVol, 17 hours agoDude, removing wireless charging, ultrawide lens and all th... moreThat's exactly what I meant. Barebones, no gimmicks, kinda like the older nexus but with stereo speakers and an IP rating. A no nonsense device. It should undercut the upcoming 'new' iPhone SE.

            Also makes sense since there are pixel vanilla and pros now.

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              • Sujoy Bera
              • X@T
              • 17 hours ago

              Please use a LCD in india ( No Green line)

                Manufacturing quality...
                Numerous software bugs...
                Lack of heat dissipation due to internal design that half-heartedly mimics apple...
                They have nothing but improvements to make.
                If this device had a htc sign attached to it instead of google, no one would buy it

                  If they can price it right. An older chipset would not be a problem. Unless, the next generation Tensor has much superior performance and efficiency which would make a difference 2-3years later.

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                    • 17 hours ago

                    We deserve a better soc for the prices we are paying.

                      Rkm, 20 hours agoSince G5 is fabbed by TSMC, using G4 would be a significant... moreDude, removing wireless charging, ultrawide lens and all that... This cannot be Pixel 10a it will be Pixel 10c

                        What AI features will be available 9a if it has 8GB of RAM? When the Pixel 9 series have 12 GB and higher? Google marketing team is just a 🤡

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                          • 18 hours ago

                          These iPixels have been sales flops since the first one.
                          I can't blame Google for wanting to cut costs. It's already a miracle they didn't discontinue them.

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                            • CbI
                            • 18 hours ago

                            "Specifically, the chipset is what will suffer" oh, come on...

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                              • FY0
                              • 20 hours ago

                              Since G5 is fabbed by TSMC, using G4 would be a significant cost cutting. But , I hope that they dont do that. Just make it less premium and keep the stereo speakers, IP ratings. Remove the wireless charging and the in-display fingerprint sensor. Remove the ultrawide camera if needed. Go the 4a/5a route.

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