Raspberry Pi Zero 3W and Pi 4 Model A spotted in device trees(bret.dk)
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tl;dr: Device tree files in Raspberry Pi's Linux kernel have revealed two unannounced boards: a Zero 3 W and a Pi 4 Model A, both using the Broadcom BCM2711 (quad-core Cortex-A72) from the Pi 4. The Zero 3 W would be a significant upgrade over the Zero 2 W's A53 chip, while the 4 Model A appears to be a stripped-down Pi 4 (no Ethernet, single HDMI, no analog audio) with possible external antenna switching. Pricing, RAM, and release dates remain unknown, though kernel support typically signals an imminent launch.
HN Discussion:
  • ↑Hopes the new boards remain affordable to be accessible for hobbyists and kids
  • •Concerns about the Wi-Fi chip (CYW43455) reliability and antenna quality on existing Pi boards
  • ↓Questions the need for a more powerful Zero, preferring a cheaper modernized original instead
  • •Wants USB-C port adoption on the Zero line to replace micro-USB
  • ↓Frustration with Pi availability and rising prices pushing users toward alternatives like ESP32