GoKawiilReader poll: 64% want Pixel 12 to focus on hardware, not more AI
A poll conducted among readers asked what Google should prioritize for the Pixel 12, and a decisive 64% chose better hardware alone. About 19% wanted equal focus on hardware and AI, a similar share preferred more competitive pricing, and fewer than 2% wanted AI prioritized on its own.
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The results echo growing criticism that Pixel phones lag rivals in battery life, charging speed, camera hardware, and raw performance despite Google's heavy push into Gemini and AI features. With over 80% of respondents favoring hardware improvements in some form, it signals that Google's AI-first strategy may not be resonating with its most engaged fan base as the company plans its next flagship.
- 64% of poll respondents want Pixel 12 to prioritize hardware over AI improvements
- Only 2% felt AI alone should be the top priority for the next Pixel
- Combined hardware-focused answers made up 83% of total votes
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