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Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor - The Verge
Entertainment and CultureBy Terrence O'Brien7/18/20261 min read
Mystic Leaks suggests the Pixel 11a will feature a Tensor G6 and a more reliable MediaTek modem.
✨ Key Highlights
- A leak from Mystic Leaks suggests the Pixel 11a will feature a flagship-grade Tensor G6 processor, reversing the disappointing decision to ship the Pixel 10a with the older Tensor G4 rather than the Tensor G5 found in the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro.
- The Tensor G6 is rumored to keep the same PowerVR DXT-48-1536 GPU as the G5, but it should still outperform the Mali-G715 GPU used in the Tensor G4.
- A significant upgrade is the move away from Samsung's Exynos modems to a MediaTek M90 modem, which could address longstanding Tensor chip issues with battery drain and dropped signals.
- The Pixel 11a is expected to carry a slightly smaller 4,870mAh battery, down from 5,000mAh, though efficiency gains from the new processor should keep battery life the same or slightly better.
- Its display is set to remain a 6.3-inch 1080 x 2424 panel with a variable 60 to 120Hz refresh rate, but peak brightness rises to 3,350 nits from the 10a's 3,000 nits.
- The report was published by Terrence O'Brien for The Verge on July 18, 2026.