specdeviceinfo

Mediatek MT8173 Chromebook

Mediatek MT8173 Chromebook · Google

SoC
rk3288 based
RAM
4 GB
Resolution
768x1366
Android API
9 (28)
specdeviceinfo analysis

What this hardware actually means

Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.

Platform & performance positioning

The google Mediatek MT8173 Chromebook reports its platform as rk3288 based. The CPU configuration is 4-core, Cortex-A72 Cortex-A53, running up to 507 - 2106 MHz. The GPU is Imagination Technologies PowerVR Rogue GX6250. Without a confirmed SoC tier mapping for this platform string, we treat the device as unverified. If you're using this entry to compare against a phone you're inspecting, focus on the raw fields below rather than tier-level conclusions.

Day-to-day workload

4 GB of RAM is tight for 2026 standards — usable for the basics but limits modern app behavior. Display resolution is 768x1366.

This record reflects Android API level 28 (9). Android 8–9 — legacy; many banking and DRM apps drop support at this level.

Trust & buying notes

Because this entry runs Android 9, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.

Identity

MANUFACTURER
Google
BRAND
google
MODEL
Mediatek MT8173 Chromebook
PRODUCT
hana

Operating System

API
9 (28)
KERNEL
3.18.0-20616-g64ade1135b48e
PLATFORM
cheets

SoC / CPU

SOC
rk3288 based
CPU
ARMv8 Processor rev 0 (v8l)
CORES
4
FAMILY
Cortex-A72 Cortex-A53
CLUSTERS
2 x 2.11 GHz 2 x 1.70 GHz
CLOCK_SPEED
507 - 2106 MHz

GPU

GPU_VENDOR
Imagination Technologies
GPU_MODEL
PowerVR Rogue GX6250

Memory & Storage

RAM
4 GB

Display

RESOLUTION
768x1366

Sensors

ACCELEROMETER
CrosEC

Audio & Power

CHARGER
USE PMIC

Other

OTHER
unk08 unk09 unk50 unk15 unk0c unk0d unk0e unk0f unk20 unk68 unk1a unk34 unk2c

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