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Nickolas Diaz

The Pixel 7a Tensor G2 chip is apparently not built like the others

The back of the Charcoal Google Pixel 7a

What you need to know

  • A discovery suggests Google has opted for a different packaging method for the Tensor G2 chip inside the Pixel 7a.
  • This change may cause the phone to heat up quicker and experience a reduced overall performance for users.
  • Google previously used Samsung's FOPLP-PoP proprietary technology to lay the Tensor G2 chip inside its previous phones for a cooler, faster device.
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