The Google Pixel 10, expected to launch in the latter half of 2025, is likely to feature the new Tensor G5 chip (codenamed Laguna). Unlike previous Tensor models designed by Samsung, the G5 will be developed by Google own G-Chips division and manufactured by TSMC using the advanced 3nm N3E process. This same technology is also used in Apple A18 Pro chip, suggesting that the Pixel 10 could see major efficiency gains over the Pixel 9, which is equipped with a Tensor G4 fabricated on Samsung 4nm process.
The Tensor G5 is expected to feature:
- CPU Configuration: 1x Arm Cortex-X4 prime core, 5x Cortex-A725 performance cores, and 2x Cortex-A520 efficiency cores.
- Performance Enhancements: The core design will retain similarities to the Tensor G4 but include upgraded Cortex-A740 performance cores, promising enhanced processing power and energy efficiency.
Google Pixel 11 and Tensor G6 Chip
The Pixel 11, tentatively launching in 2026, is rumored to incorporate the Tensor G6 chip (codenamed Malibu), which will also be built using TSMC 3nm N3E technology. Expected to provide even better efficiency and thermal performance, the Tensor G6 aims to advance on the gains made by the Tensor G5.
Implications for Pixel Users
By transitioning to TSMC 3nm process and in-house chip design, Google is set to improve its Pixel phones’ efficiency, processing power, and heat management, likely enhancing user experience with smoother performance and longer battery life. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 introduced some progress in these areas, but the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 could mark a significant leap.
Expected Timeline for Releases and Further Leaks
Given Google history of leaks, more information about the Tensor G5 and G6 processors is likely to surface before the Pixel 10 official announcement in 2025.
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