Google seems to be repeating past mistakes with its smartphone series, as a leak about the initial Pixel 11 specs reveals a significant flaw.

Mystic Leaks, a reliable source for Pixel predictions, has unveiled details about the new Tensor G6 chipset that will power the entire Google Pixel 11 range.

According to the leak, the Tensor G6 will include a PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 GPU, a graphics component that dates back to 2021.

Five years is a considerable age in the fast-paced world of smartphone technology, indicating a lack of progress in an area where Google needed to excel.

An age-old issue

Past Pixel models, including the current Google Pixel 10 series, have faced criticism for their performance, particularly in comparison to flagship competitors.

The Pixel 10 series highlighted Google’s lack of concern for graphical performance, evident when it was discovered that the GPU was running on an outdated Vulkan API.

While Google has addressed this through software updates, it underscores a general neglect of non-AI performance by the company.

Despite focusing on areas like the NPU for AI capabilities, users paying premium prices expect top-notch performance in all aspects, not just AI.

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A Silver Lining

On a positive note, the leak indicates that Google is enhancing its CPU performance by adopting Arm’s latest C1 Ultra core, boasting a robust clock speed of 4.11 GHz.

Expect a significant improvement in CPU performance and efficiency with the upcoming Pixel 11 models.

However, the outdated GPU may disappoint gaming enthusiasts, signaling that Google’s smartphones may not be the ideal choice for serious mobile gamers this year.

Official details about the Pixel 11 devices are anticipated to be revealed in the coming months, with a projected launch date in August 2026.