Google Pixel can use Tensor as long as it wants; it’s all the other specs I’m jealous of

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon launch triggered the predictable cycle of Tensor criticism aimed at Google's Pixel lineup. Ben Schoon at 9to5Google is not interested in that argument. His position: the chip debate is a distraction from a longer list of hardware specs where Pixel is falling behind.

The piece sidesteps the Tensor versus Snapdragon performance benchmarks entirely and focuses on what Qualcomm partner devices announced this week are actually shipping with. Connectivity specs, display capabilities, and hardware features that Pixel has not matched. That specificity is what makes this worth reading rather than skimming.

Schoon's argument implies Google has more room to compete on components outside the SoC than the annual chip war suggests. If you follow Pixel hardware decisions or want a clearer picture of what the Pixel 11 series should have prioritized, read the full newsletter.