HIGHLIGHTS
- Pixel 9a will feature a modified Tensor G4 SoC with the Exynos 5300 modem.
- Pixel 9a will use IPoP packaging instead of the advanced FOPLP used in the regular Pixel 9 series.
- Some features will be absent in the Pixel 9a, aiming to lower the device’s cost.
A month ago, Google launched its flagship Pixel 9 series, which included three standard non-foldable phones and a foldable model. All these devices featured Google’s in-house Tensor G4 processor.
Now, following the launch of the flagship devices, reports are emerging that Google may soon release the budget-friendly Pixel 9a. A recent leak has revealed surprising details about the processor in the Pixel 9a.
Google Pixel 9a downgraded Tensor G4 processor details
According to an exclusive report by Android Authority, which cites a source inside Google, the Pixel 9a will run on a slightly modified version of the Tensor G4 SoC compared to the one used in the regular Pixel 9 series phones.
The Pixel 9a, codenamed “tegu,” will feature the Tensor G4 SoC paired with the Exynos 5300 modem, unlike the Exynos Modem 5400 used in the Pixel 9 series. Additionally, the Pixel 9a’s Tensor G4 chip will use IPoP (Integrated Package on Package) technology, whereas the regular Tensor G4 utilizes FOPLP (Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging).
The Exynos Modem 5400’s main advantages such as Satellite SOS and support for 5G 3GPP Rel. 17 will be absent in the Pixel 9a. This downgrade has reportedly been made to reduce the price of the Pixel 9a.
