Google’s Pixel smartphones have been gaining popularity over the years, thanks to their high-quality camera and seamless integration with Google’s software services. However, one of the key factors that differentiate Pixel phones from the rest of the Android market is the custom-built Tensor chip that powers the devices.
Google has previously relied on Samsung for its chips’ manufacturing
According to recent reports from Sammobile, Google has relied on Samsung to design and manufacture the Tensor chip for the past two generations of products. However, there are rumors that Google may be looking to change things up with the upcoming Tensor G3, G4, and G5 chips.
The Tensor G3 chip is expected to be co-designed with Samsung’s System LSI arm and manufactured using Samsung’s 4nm process. The chip will reportedly adopt a “1+4+4” nine-core design, consisting of one 3.30GHz Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.60GHz, and four 2.20GHz-2.30GHz Cortex-A510 cores.
For the Tensor G4, Google is said to be considering designing its chips completely in-house and manufacturing them using TSMC‘s 4nm process. However, the cost of this process may be too high for the Pixel, and Google may have to turn to Samsung’s foundry instead. It’s currently unclear what process the Tensor G4 will use.
Finally, for the Tensor G5, Google is rumored to be using TSMC’s 3nm process for manufacturing. This process promises even greater power efficiency and performance improvements compared to the 4nm process used for the Tensor G4.
These developments could have significant implications for the Pixel line of smartphones. In-house chip design and manufacturing could give Google more control over the performance and efficiency of its devices, potentially leading to even better user experiences.
However, switching to new chip designs and manufacturing processes also comes with risks and challenges. It remains to be seen how Google will handle these challenges and whether the upcoming Tensor chips will live up to expectations. Regardless, the technology industry is eagerly anticipating the release of the Pixel 6 and the Tensor G3, which could give us a glimpse of what’s to come in the world of smartphone technology. For now, fans have been anticipating the release of the Pixel Fold and the Pixel 7a, launches for which are right around the corner.
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