Google Pixel 5a 5G May Get the Same SoC as Last Year’s Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G

Google Pixel 5a 5G will probably be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, as per a report. This is identical chip that powers the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G that have been launched final yr. Google has already confirmed that the handset will probably be out there later this yr. While the Pixel 5a 5G is prone to be a mid-range choice, stories counsel a flagship Google Pixel 6 — successor to Pixel 5 — can be coming.

9to5Google reports that they’ve found a number of references to the codename “Barbet” — which is believed to be a codename for the Pixel 5a 5G — within the latest Android 12 Developer Preview. The references have been alongside the mannequin quantity “sm7250”, which is claimed to be half variety of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. The identical SoC additionally powers the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G.

Earlier this month, a report that the Pixel 5a 5G is just not cancelled and will probably be out there later this yr within the US and Japan. While Google has not confirmed an upcoming India launch for the Pixel 5a 5G, a earlier tip claimed that the cellphone was noticed in a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) itemizing, suggesting its India debut as properly.

Meanwhile, a earlier report claims that Google is growing its personal SoC for the Pixel 6. It’s being referred internally as ‘GS101′ Whitechapel SoC. The processor is claimed to be co-developed with Samsung. Whitechapel is rumored to be the codename of the chip, however the firm might name it one thing utterly completely different commercially.


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