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- Tech Advisor reports that the Google Pixel 11 may come with an outdated PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 GPU from 2021, potentially affecting gaming performance despite strong CPU capabilities.
- The Tensor G6 chipset includes Arm’s C1 Ultra core running at 4.11 GHz, but the aging graphics hardware could disappoint users looking for flagship-level performance.
- This points to a worrying trend in Google’s Pixel lineup, as consumers expect top-tier overall performance along with AI features at premium prices.
Google doesn’t seem to have learned from past mistakes with its smartphone series, as an initial leak about the Pixel 11’s specs reveals a significant drawback.
Insider Mystic Leaks has disclosed details about the new Tensor G6 chipset that will power the entire Google Pixel 11 range.
According to the leak, the Tensor G6 will feature a PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 GPU, a component that first debuted in 2021.
Five years is a long time in the world of smartphone components, indicating a lack of advancement in a crucial area where Google needed to make progress.
Foundry | Alex Walker-Todd
An old problem
Past Pixel phones, including the current Google Pixel 10 series, have been criticized for their performance, with a noticeable performance gap compared to flagship competitors.
Google’s lack of attention to the graphics performance of its phones was evident with the Pixel 10 series, where the GPU was found to be running on an outdated Vulkan API.
While Google has addressed this through a software update, it highlights a general negligence towards non-AI performance from the company.
The focus on areas like the NPU for AI capabilities is important, but at premium prices, users expect top-notch performance across all aspects of the device.
Onleaks / Android Headlines
Some good news
Despite the GPU setback, Google seems to be improving its CPU performance by adopting Arm’s latest C1 Ultra core with a clock speed of 4.11 GHz, promising a significant boost in CPU performance and efficiency for the Pixel 11 phones.
While the GPU may disappoint gaming enthusiasts, the enhanced CPU capabilities offer hope for improved overall device performance.
Official details about the Pixel 11 lineup are expected to be unveiled in the coming months, with a planned launch in August 2026.
