Google Pixel can use Tensor as long as it wants; it’s all the other specs I’m jealous of
The author argues that while Google's Tensor chip lacks the raw power of competitors like Qualcomm's Snapdragon, the Pixel's more pressing issues involve battery capacity and camera hardware. Recent launches from Xiaomi and Oppo feature massive batteries and high-resolution sensors that significantly outperform current Pixel specifications. The writer urges Google to prioritize these practical hardware improvements in future devices to remain competitive in the Android market.
- ▪Qualcomm recently unveiled its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 family, which reignited criticism regarding the performance gap between Google's Tensor chip and flagship competitors.
- ▪New devices like the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Oppo Find X10 feature 8,000+ mAh batteries and 200MP cameras, representing hardware advancements the author wishes to see in Pixel phones.
- ▪The author believes that practical hardware specifications such as battery life and sensor quality are more important to users than raw processor horsepower.
- ▪Google recently announced its Android-based Googlebook platform, which includes five laptops with prices starting at $899 and a planned October launch.
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| Publication time | Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 |
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