This approach sets Google apart. For instance, Samsung’s Galaxy S23 phones, though sporting the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, cater to different market segments and are notably more expensive than the Pixel 7a. Similarly, Apple distinguishes its iPhone models with various chipsets, even within the same series. The most budget-friendly iPhone, the SE (2022), boasts the A15 Bionic chipset.
Admittedly, Apple’s chips excel in benchmarks, surpassing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon. However, Google’s strategy of employing the same processor across its range raises questions about the value proposition of its premium models, like the Pixel 7.
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