The Google Pixel 11a could arrive in 2027 as a mid-range phone in the Pixel A series, and the phone will reportedly be powered by the Tensor G6 chip, which is expected to debut in 2026 with the Pixel 11 series. This processor is expected to will also be used for the Pixel Tablet 3, which is also expected to hit the market in 2027. A new report claims that the Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3 will have a less powerful version of the Tensor G6 chip to keep costs down. low.

Google Pixel 11a, Pixel Tablet 3 may arrive with less powerful Tensor G6 chip in 2027

Citing leaked documents from Google’s G-Chips division, Android Authority reports that Google plans to release four devices under the Pixel 11 series — the “Base ’26,” “Premium ’26,” “Fold ’26,” and “Intercom.” ’27”. This may apply to the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Pixel 11a respectively.

The numbers above also suggest that the Pixel 11a could be released in mid-2027, in line with Google’s current practice of unveiling a new mid-range phone six months after unveiling the latest Pixel phones.

The report states that while all four phones in the Pixel 11 series will be powered by the Tensor G6 chip, the Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3 — known as the “Pixel ’27 tablet” — will be powered by a less powerful version of the chip.

While Google’s current Pixel A series phones feature Tensor chips in a different package to keep costs low, the publication claims that this will not be possible when the company’s chips are made by TSMC next year.

Instead, Google will reportedly “exclude defective TPU parts,” allowing it to use those chips in the Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3. As a result, those devices are unlikely to be as capable of AI tasks as the company’s devices. more expensive products.

The Google Pixel Tablet 3 may offer more connectivity options

The publication also claims that the Tensor G6 chip on the Pixel Tablet 3 will be equipped with a second USB Type-C port controller. The company is expected to provide support for additional expansion capabilities for its tablet, allowing advanced users to use the tablet for additional features.

Google’s first generation Pixel tablet comes with a standard USB 2.0 Type-C port, but also offers USB 2.0 connectivity via the pogo interface used to dock the tablet. According to the report, the Pixel Tablet 3 will have support for a new USB 3.2 port that will also support DisplayPort output, which could also come in handy for power users.