Google Pixel tablet real-world images leak along with chip details

Tech giant Google will reportedly release a single version of its upcoming Pixel Tablet, which will feature a Tensor G2 chip, contrary to the rumours that previously suggested there would be two Pixel Tablet models. According to leaker Kuba Wojciechowski, the tech giant initially started working on a tablet using the original Tensor chip but this project was then allegedly cancelled as the company began working on a tablet that used Tensor G2 instead, reports Android Authority.

The first device is expected to be the Pixel Tablet and the second device is likely to be the one coming to market this year, which might be the Pro model. But according to Wojciechowski, the first device — the vanilla Pixel Tablet — has been cancelled in favour of the second device. The tipster also mentioned that the only difference between the two devices is likely to be the chip powering them. The Pixel Tablet used the original Tensor chip, while the Pro version would use the Tensor G2 chipset that powers the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones.

An update on the Pixel Tablet: more specs, photos, info about the “pro” version – 🧵 pic.twitter.com/L3Vnj1Jir2

— Kuba Wojciechowski⚡ (@Za_Raczke) January 26, 2023

The tipster has also shared some images of what looks like the Pro version of the Pixel Tablet. The tablet in these photos looks very similar to what Google showed off during its announcement last year.

Last month, Wojciechowski discovered a device called “TangorPro” in the Google Camera Go application’s code. As “Tangor” is believed to be the codename for the Pixel Tablet, “TangorPro” strongly indicated a Pro variant of the Pixel Tablet. The Pro version with the Tensor G2 chip would come with 8GB of Samsung LPDDR5 RAM  and 256GB of Kioxia UFS storage. The device also has a fingerprint scanner. It also has a 2.5K display but it would not use an OLED panel, according to the tipster. It may be an LCD instead. Meanwhile, the upcoming Pixel Tablet and its charging speaker dock have been leaked on Facebook Marketplace, a destination on Facebook where people can buy and sell items.

— Written with inputs from IANS