Google has just recently announced a new launch event set for October 6, where the Pixel 7 series is expected to launch along with the Pixel Watch. However, prior to the official announcement, the company has confirmed the color options and new Tensor chips for the Pixel 7 lineup.
Talking about the new chipset first, the Search Engine giant has confirmed (reference to its name spotted on the updated Pixel 7’s official site) the name of the second generation Tensor chip that will power its flagship Pixel 7 series. The new SoC is dubbed the Tensor G2. While the original Google Tensor featured 8 cores and was based on the 5nm process, the next gen chipset will be based on Samsung’s 4nm based process.
For those unaware, the first gen Tensor chip was made in collaboration with Samsung as well. The 5nm chipset had 8 cores and a Mali G78 MP20 GPU. Through the collaboration, Google designed a smartphone chip that will leverage its machine intelligence. As per official claims, the Tensor G2 will launch with Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro and will bring improvements in the image and video processing as well as security and voice recognition. Furthermore, its also possible that the same chipset will run the Pixel 7a model similar to the last gen Pixel 6a.
Notably, the company has referred to this second gen Tensor chipset as the “GS201” internally. The Tensor G2 will be based on the 4nm LPE process and features 2 x Cortex X1 cores, 2 x Cortex A78 cores, and 4x Cortex A55 cores, with its AnTuTu scores expected to hit around the 800,000 points mark. Based on recent rumors, Google is also working on a new face unlock feature for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
Apart from this, the brand also revealed the color options for its upcoming high end smartphones. The company recently updated its online store, which showcased the new Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 in multiple color options. Its higher end Pro model will be available in three options, including Obsidian, Hazel, and Snow. On the other hand, the base variant will also have three colors, namely bsidian, Lemongrass, and Snow.
The brand even had a short description, which read “With the next gen Google Tensor processor, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will bring even more helpful, personalized features to photos, videos, security, and speech recognition.” The Pixel 7 series is expected to be announced on the 6th of October 2022, with the Pixel Watch tagging alongside it. So stick around for more updates as we will be covering the launch event and even any other reports or leaks that surface in the coming weeks.
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