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Google launched the Pixel 7a smartphone recently and the company claims that it uses the same Tensor G2 chipset like the Pixel 7 and the 7 Pro models. However, a new report suggests Google might have deceived everyone with these details, and in fact used a different Tensor G2 chip which could be its cheaper version.

These details come via a tipster named Kamila, who has shared the reasons as to why she thinks the Tensor G2 chip is different on the Pixel 7a. The post here suggests Google might have changed the tech to use the Tensor G2 chip for the Pixel 7a model, mostly likely helping the company cut the cost on the final hardware.

She also suggests this cost cutting has a direct impact on the phone which ends up causing further heating to the device, which is never a good sign. The post says the Tensor G2 used on the Pixel 7a is an altered version which is called the IPOP variant. The Tensor G2 you get with the Pixel 7 premium series uses the FOLOP-PoP tech which is said to be the costlier than what Google has used for the Pixel 7a.

Extra heating on the Pixel 7a could have a direct impact on the battery life, which has been a weakness for most Pixel phones launched till date, including the premium Pixel 7 models. If this report is true then we are not surprised by Google’s decision for cost cutting.

After all, you are getting the Pixel 7a for Rs 40,000 in markets like India, and offering the same hardware like the Pixel 7 and the 7 Pro for that price was always going to be a challenge. The new Pixel 7a sees big upgrades in display and the camera tech, along with support for wireless charging, which is a first for a Pixel a-series phone.

Most people wouldn’t be bothered by the decision, as they get a quality camera phone for 10-20K less than the Pixel 7 smartphone, even though it is not the best in its segment for most of the other features. But the appeal of a pure Android experience would be hard to underestimate either.