Pixel Phones Say Goodbye to Snapdragon as Tensor Transition Falls Short after 3 Years
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Android 15 marks the end of the Snapdragon era for Pixel phones as they fully transition to Tensor chips.
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Google promised its Tensor chips would bring better performance and exclusive AI features, but they have fallen short so far.
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Tensor chips have had issues with overheating, inconsistent performance, and problems receiving software updates.
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Snapdragon Pixel phones felt more reliable and consistent, especially when it came to software updates.
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After 3 years, Tensor chips still don't live up to expectations, making the transition bittersweet.