Full Custom Tensor Chipsets for the Pixel 9 Series May Be Delayed by Google
Expect Google’s creation of completely specialized Tensor chipsets for the Pixel 9 series to be delayed.
Primary Highlights
– Google will introduce the Tensor G3 SoC-powered Pixel 8 range of smartphones.
– The 4nm process technology developed by Samsung was used to build this chipset.
– Google is taking into consideration utilizing a better Tensor G3 SoC in the Pixel 9 series.
The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphone launches have been officially announced by Google for October 4. The tech giant unintentionally posted on its website the look of these future smartphones before to their official debut. Interestingly, well before their official release, Android Authority has gained insider knowledge of the chipsets that will power the next Google Pixel 9 line of smartphones.
Google started using its own chipsets in the Pixel 6 series and other devices. The Google Tensor G2 is a processor that is included in the current Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro devices and is made utilizing Samsung’s 5nm process technology. The efficiency and heating problems with this chipset, however, have made it less popular among customers.
According to a previous source, Google intended to employ its own chipsets made in cooperation with TSMC’s foundry to power the Pixel 9 series. This article revealed Google’s ambitions to work with TSMC to create a completely customized Tensor SoC under the codename “Redondo.” The Android Authority report states that this project has been postponed until 2025 because of missing deadlines. The Pixel 10 series will now use fully customized Tensor chipsets, according to Google.
The Google Tensor G3 chipset, which will debut with the Pixel 8 line of devices, will be upgraded in the future Tensor G4 chipset. Only the feature components of the chipset are specifically tailored for Pixel smartphones, with the majority of the chipset’s design coming from Samsung’s Exynos chipset.
According to the Android Authority report, Google has provided insider knowledge. According to the source, Google has created a development board called “ChallengerDeep” to manage its partnership with TSMC to produce a fully customized chipset.
The source also reveals that the codename for the future Tensor G4 chipset will be “Zuma Pro,” as opposed to “Zuma” for Tensor G3. Accordingly, Tensor G4 is probably going to offer only slight upgrades over its predecessor.
In related news, the model numbers for the Google Pixel 9 series and Google Pixel 8A smartphones have been revealed by GSMChina. According to the source, the Pixel 8A will be identified by the model numbers “GKV4X” and “GGH2X,” while the Pixel 9 series would be identified by the numbers “GRY0E,” “GR83Y,” and “GBDU9.”
Furthermore, according to recent sources, Google may beat even Samsung in terms of continuous software support by increasing its availability of up to five major Android updates. Here are some details about the impending Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones while we wait for their release:
Specifications for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro include:
Display: Pixel 8 features a 6.17-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution, while Pixel 8 Pro has a 6.71-inch OLED screen with the same refresh rate.
Google Tensor G3 SoC is the processor. RAM and storage are 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB internal storage.
Rear-facing – Software: Android 14 Pixel 8 Pro has a 50MP main camera with OIS, 64MP ultra-wide lens, and 48MP telephoto camera. The Pixel 8 has a 50MP primary camera with a 12MP ultra-wide lens.
11MP Front Camera
– Battery: The Pixel 8 has a 4,485mAh battery and supports 24W wired and 12W wireless charging. The Pixel 8 Pro has a 4,950mAh battery and supports 27W wired fast charging.
