Next up, one of the most important updates for this new release from Google would be its dedicated chipset, with Pixel 9 to get the Tensor G4 SoC. However, early leaks of the Tensor G4 regarded that its benchmark test only delivered slight improvements compared to the old Tensor G3 from the Pixel 8 series, but was said to feature a new ARMv9-A core.
For me, phones have been more than powerful enough for probably 5 years. I'm predominantly looking for battery life from my new phone, not more power. I think I'd happily use a Pixel 1 processor if it had double the battery life.
The odd bit here is that Pixel phones were not necessarily considered flagship phones. And accordingly we're priced not as flagship phones but if rumors are correct they are trying to get a flagship phone price for non flagship phone.
if you mean displays having rounded corners, I'm inclined to think about production cost, wastage, complexity, durability. Also tends to feature with front camera cutouts, under-display FP sensors.
I wish we didn't go this route. Sony xperia phones still have a top and bottom bezel, the top accommodates the camera, they still have a dedicated FP sensor etc. they still have a 3.5mm jack, sd card slot lol
shame you can't use them with graphene, calyx, etc.
I have the 7a and even that amount of roubded corners pissed me off. I don't know what I'm gonna do after this phone. At least I'll get security updates for four more years.
I personally am ok with the rounded corners since it makes it more ergonomic to handle. Part of why I got rid of my s22 ultra was the corners bit into my palm whenever I held it with one hand.