Google's Pixel Tablet, a strong competitor to the iPad, is now available at a discounted price of $279 on Amazon, down from $399. The 11-inch tablet, powered by Google's Tensor G2 chip, offers features like AI-driven Gemini chat, Help me write, and seamless integration with Google services. It boasts a 12-hour battery life, adaptive brightness, and easy connectivity with other Pixel devices. This limited-time offer makes it an attractive option for Android enthusiasts or those considering a switch from Apple products.
The Pixel 7 Pro, Google's previous-gen flagship, is now available at a significant discount of $480 on Amazon, making it a compelling option despite being over a year old. The phone features a 6.7-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, the in-house Tensor G2 chip, and a triple camera system. It also includes unique Pixel features like Direct My Call and regular software updates, offering a premium experience at a more affordable price.
Google has used different Tensor G2 variants for the Pixel 7a and Pixel 7. The Pixel 7a uses IPOP, an older packaging method, while the Pixel 7 uses FOPLOP, a newer technology that offers better thermal and electrical performance. The performance difference is negligible in the real world, but the Pixel 7a gets significantly hotter than the Pixel 7 due to different cooling methods.
The Pixel 7a's Tensor G2 processor uses IPOP packaging instead of the standard FOPLP-PoP packaging, which could make for a hotter chipset. It's unclear if this difference in packaging has real-world consequences for the Pixel 7a, but recent testing showed it lagged behind the standard model when it came to sustained graphical performance. However, the Pixel 7a is still a powerful mid-range smartphone.
The mid-tier Pixel 7a has an inferior version of the Tensor G2 chipset compared to the Pixel 7, as Google used a different packaging technique called IPoP instead of FOPLP-PoP. While the difference is not significant, the Pixel 7 performs better under heavy load and gaming. However, the Pixel 7a is $100 cheaper and still regarded as one of the best affordable phones.
