I’m not disappointed with the Pixel 10’s Tensor G4 processor, but I’m not happy either

So the rumors were true: the new affordable Google Pixel 10a ships with the company’s in-house Tensor G4 processor. That’s the same chip that powered last year’s Pixel 9 flagships and the budget-oriented Pixel 9a, but not the latest chip found in the flagship Google Pixel 10 series.

We’re used to new Pixel releases shipping with new silicon, even in budget segments, so this decision marks the end of business-as-usual for Google’s new affordable model. Still, there’s no reason to let last year’s chip dissuade you from casting an eye over what else the Pixel 10a has to offer. At least not on its own.