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Google’s upcoming Tensor G3 processor to reportedly be made by Samsung

Jeet — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:09:04 +0000

It has been only a few months since Google launched the Pixel 7 series smartphones, which come powered by the company’s own Tensor G2 processor. Now, reports about the next-generation Tensor processor are getting leaked online.

In the latest development, a report claims that the Tensor G3 processor from Google will stick to Samsung for the manufacturing of the upcoming chipset, and the processor has been codenamed Zuma.

Apart from the codename and manufacturer, some more details have also surfaced online. It is being reported that the Tensor G3 will be an offshoot of the Samsung Exynos 2300. As of now, details about the Tensor G3 processor aren’t known.

On the other hand, Samsung has already started working on its Exynos 2300 chip, even though the company will be ditching its own Exynos chips from the upcoming flagship Galaxy S23 lineup in favor of Qualcomm chips.

The report also points out that the chip codenamed Zuma may be fabricated on the more advanced 3nm process by Samsung. For comparison, the current-gen Tensor G2 is built using the 5nm node. It is also being said that Google will stick with the same modem for the upcoming Tensor processor as the one available in the current chipset.

Google is already developing the Pixel 8 series chipset: Report

Sean — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:16:07 +0000

With the launch of the Google Pixel 7 series being just around the corner, we expect to see more rumors and leaks to surface as we get closer to the official release. However, a new report has revealed that the company might already have began work for the chipset that will be featured on the Pixel 8 series next year.

According to a GalaxyClub report, Google and Samsung have been working on an upgraded Tensor chipset. In other words, it might be the successor model that could be called Tensor 3. This third generation Tensor chipset carried the model number S5P9865 and is being tested on a developer board that is codenamed Ripcurrent. For those unaware, the Tensor 2 chipset for the upcoming Pixel 7 series is believed to have a model number S5P9855 and is being tested on a board codenamed Cloudripper.

The new report did not reveal any finer details regarding the Tensor 3 chipset. Although, its safe to assume that it will be more powerful than its predecessors. Furthermore, the partnership with the South Korean tech giant also implies that Google is looking to improve artificial intelligence processing and performance capabilities of the next gen Tensor chip overall.

At the moment, the Tensor chip arrives with some pretty neat features, but they do not rival Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in terms of raw performance. But, the Tensor chips might soon catch up over the next couple of years. Regardless, having their very own chipset that is designed solely for their Pixel series of smartphones let’s Google customize and specialize the chipset for their own smartphones alone.

Pixel 6a full specifications leaked; here’s what to expect from Google’s midrange phone

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:59:49 +0000

It was reported earlier today that the upcoming Google Pixel 6a has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. Hence, it appears that it may not take too long for the Pixel 6a midrange phone to go official. The rumor mill has leaked the Pixel 6a specifications in bits and pieces. Now, well-known tipster Yogesh Brar has tipped the entire specifications of the device.

Google Pixel 6a specifications (rumored)

The Google Pixel 6a will arrive with a 6.62-inch OLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The CAD renders of the device that surfaced in November 2021 will feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. The device is equipped with an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 front-facing camera.

Google Pixel 6A CAD renders by Steve Hemmerstoffer / 91mobiles

The rear panel of the Pixel 6a has a horizontal camera module. It has a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 main camera and a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 ultrawide snapper. The device will come preloaded with the Android 12 OS. For security, it will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The Pixel 6a will be powered by the Google Tensor GS101 chipset. It is the same SoC that fuels the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro flagship phones. The device has 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It has a 4,800mAh battery that supports 30W rapid charging.

In May, Google will be holding its I/O 2022 developers conference. The event could be used to announce the Pixel 6a mid-ranger phone. At present, there is no information on the pricing of the device.

Google Pixel 6a passes FCC certification; likely to get launched next month

Jeet — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:59:31 +0000

Google has launched its flagship Pixel 6 series smartphones last year which includes the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Now, the technology giant is gearing up to launch the Pixel 6a smartphones in the market.

While the company has not yet confirmed the launch date for the upcoming Pixel A-series smartphone, new reports indicate that the Google Pixel 6a could be officially announced sometime in the month of May this year.

Google Pixel 6a CAD renders by 91mobiles/Steve Hemmerstoffer

The phone has also been spotted on the FCC website and the documents from the listing reveal some features that will be available on the Pixel 6a, which has been listed with multiple models. From the listing, it appears that at least one model of the Pixel 6a will come with support for mmWave 5G which is also known as high-band 5G.

It is being speculated that the device will be released at the company’s annual developer conference named Google I/O, which is scheduled to start on 11th May. Last year, the Pixel 5a passed through FCC in July, just a month before it got launched. If we have to go by that timing, then the Pixel 6a, which passed thorugh FCC this month, should get launched next month, i.e. May 2022.

Unlike the Pixel 5a smartphone, which was available only in the United States and Japan, the upcoming Google Pixel 6a is expected to get launched in multiple countries.

If the previous reports are to be believed, then the Pixel 6a will have a 6.2-inch OLED display and will come with an under-display fingerprint sensor. It is expected to keep the same camera configuration as its predecessor but will come powered by Google’s own Tensor mobile processor along with the AI-powered features.

Google Pixel 6a powered by Tensor processor to reportedly launch on July 28

Jeet — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:12:11 +0000

Google is gearing up to launch its next Pixel series smartphone and this time, it’s going to be a budget version of the Pixel 6 series, dubbed Google Pixel 6a, which as the name indicates, will be a successor to the Pixel 5a.

A new report coming from Jon Prosser claims that the technology giant could launch the Pixel 6a smartphone on 28th July. He says that the device could be officially announced at the upcoming Google I/O in May but the launch in many regions has been pushed.

The Google Pixel 6a has reportedly been codenamed “Bluejay” and is said to become in three color options — Black, White, and Green. We expect to know more information about the device’s pricing and availability in the coming weeks or months.

Coming to the specifications, previous leaks have indicated that the smartphone will feature a 6.2-inch OLED display and will feature an under-display fingerprint sensor. Similar to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, this one too will be powered by the Google Tensor chipset and have 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, there will be a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor and a 12-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide angle lens. The front-facing camera on the device will be housed inside a punch-hole cutout.

The report also reveals that the next-generation Google Pixel 7 series smartphones could get launched in October this year, along with the company’s own Pixel Watch. It is being speculated that the Pixel Watch could be teased at the Google I/O event.

Possible Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro codenames revealed through Android 13 code

Zohaib Ahmed — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 07:17:51 +0000

A new report has given us perhaps the first concrete details on Google’s next-gen flagship phones — the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro — including their codenames, processor they’ll be powered by, and their modem.

Folks at 9toGoogle last year spotted a reference to a new version of the chip that currently powers the Pixel 6 series. The next-gen Tensor codenamed “Cloudripper,” carried model number GS201 and is expected to power the Pixel 7 series.

Fast forward to now, and the release of Android 13 DP1 has brought to light some further information about said chip along with other stuff, as reported by 9to5Google once again.

A trusted source of developer cstark27 spotted that the GS201 chip will feature a currently unreleased Samsung modem with the model number “g5300b.” The Pixel 6 meanwhile comes with “g5123b,” which is the Exynos Modem 5123. Given the correlation, it is likely that the unreleased modem is actually Exynos Modem 5300, and it will handle the new Tensor’s connectivity bits.

The code also revealed three additional device codenames associated with the Exynos Modem 5300. Two of these are “Cheetah” and “Panther” and most likely stand for the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Another interesting thing to note here is the obvious feline reference with the codenames. Every Pixel and Nexus device preceding the Pixel 6 series had codenames pertaining to fish or other sea life. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro changed the trend by opting for codenames “Oriole” and “Raven,” respectively, which are birds. From this, it can be said that Google is possibly changing codenaming scheme on a generational basis, although it would take a couple of more Pixel phone generations to know for sure.

Apart from the above, there isn’t much known about the Pixel series set for a fall release this year, but we should be gaining more info as we inch closer to its launch.

Google hiring ‘camera ISP’ experts for 2nd Gen Tensor chips: Report

Sudhanshu — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:35:39 +0000

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro feature one of the best camera performances among modern-day Android devices which is a result of closely nit hardware-software integration. And now, Google is hiring for a new San Diego-based team for camera image signal processor design.

According to a report by AndroidCentral, the new hirings could be for the design and development of the next generation of Google Tensor SoC which is rumored to be codenamed ‘Cloudripper’. Google’s senior director Mike Coulter posted the hiring announcement on linked stating that the company is looking to form a San Diago-based Camera ISP design and verification team that has openings at all levels.

Looks like @madebygoogle is building a team in #SanDiego for camera-facing parts of the Tensor SoC. I wonder where they may be trying to hire from… pic.twitter.com/Z1fkeS1tLJ

— Anshel Sag (@anshelsag) January 27, 2022

It is worth noting that prior to joining Google, Mike Coulter was the Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm for four years. Twitter user Anshel Sag alluded to the possibility that Google might be trying to poach talent from Qualcomm, which is also based in San Diago.

We have previously reported that Google is working on the 2nd generation Tensor chip which is expected to be announced in the second half of 2022 and will likely be featured in the upcoming Pixel 7 series devices.

Information on the 2nd generation Tensor chip is scarce right now and we only know about its codename “Cloudripper” and an alleged “GS201” model number. However, with hirings commencing for the chip’s ISP, we are sure to get more leaks and details about the next-gen Tensor chip.

Google Pixel 6 Performance Benchmarks – How does it compare to other flagships?

Simranpal Singh — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 04:33:49 +0000

Pixel 6 is the latest smartphone offering from Google that blends AI and machine learning with powerful hardware to bring an optimal user experience. Unlike the previous Pixel smartphones, the Search giant added an all-new Tensor SoC to uplift the performance and efficiency while offering a splendid experience. Google Pixel 6 is faring quite well against the other flagship smartphones in the market.

So we have compiled the Pixel 6 performance benchmarks to give you an overview of the smartphone’s prowess over other smartphones.

Performance benchmarks help to estimate the smartphone’s performance in normal usage and also rank the phone in performance order. The presence of the first-ever custom SoC from Google further excites us to check its actual performance.

The new Tensor SoC is purely designed to offer the blend of powerful AI and Machine learning aspects on a mobile chipset. Apart from the performance, the new SoC offers powerful GPU performance. It is built of ARM cores, while Google worked on its TPU and ISP aspects. There are hardly any official details on Google’s input in the chip i.e. the TPU and ISP. But benchmarks can give us an overview of the SoC’s capabilities.

Pixel 6 3DMark GPU benchmark

Pixel 6 GPU outperforms all the flagship SoCs including the Snapdragon 888. According to a Reddit user, the Pixel 6 scored 6666 points on 3DMark’s Wild Life Test.

Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 888 scored 5599 and the Exynos 21000 attained a score of 5668.

In 3DMark’s Wild Life Extreme test, the Google Tensor SoC scores 2028 while Snapdragon 888 and the Exynos 2100 stand at 1494 and 1793, respectively.

However, the performance across these benchmark apps confirms Google’s efforts are in a positive direction. It scores the highest average frame per second of 12.10.

Pixel 6 Pro AnTuTu

In AnTuTu benchmark, the Pixel 6 Pro attains 177890 points in CPU, 287342 in GPU, 99684 in MEM, and 144852 in UX with a total score of 709,768 points. Meanwhile, the Red Magic 6 with Snapdragon 888 with a dedicated cooling system scored a total of 858734.

Pixel 6 Pro Geekbench

Google Tensor SoC performs on par with the Exynos 2100 running on Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Pixel 6 scores 943 in single-core and 2558 in the multi-core test. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G scores 1001 points in single-core and 3150 in the multi-core test. However, the Snapdragon 888-based Mi 11T Pro performance scores only 770 points in single-core and 2063 in multi-core tests.

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Pixel 6 Genshin Impact Test

Genshin Impact test provides real-world performance indicators for the SoCs. Pixel 6 Pro encasing the Tensor SOC scored as low as 30fps, and the average was at 32fps with 43.5°C. While gaming with fan, the fps jumps to 50 immediately. Tensor’s underwhelming performance brings it to the sub-premium chipset level.

On the other hand, the Snapdragon 888 averages at 42fps.

Pixel 6 GeekBench ML

Based upon the test of both the CPU and GPU, the Pixel 6 scored 1700+ points which is better than Red Magic 6S Pro and S21 Ultra standing scoring below 1700. Google Tensor looks to be a massive improvement, with the fastest NNAPI performance across the competition.

PC Mark Android

In another benchmark test the Pixel 6 series seems to underperform than the snapdragon 888 based Galaxy S21 Ultra, RedMagic 6S Pro, and Snapdragon Insider Phone. We can see a performance difference of up to 37% with Snapdragon flagship SoC.

Conclusion

Pixel 6 seems to be a major performance upgrade over its predecessor. In terms of efficiency and performance, the Google Tensor SoC outperforms Snapdragon 888 in some aspects like AI, but improvement can be made for an overall better output in all the fields.

Google had planned to ship Pixel 5 with Tensor SoC, Here’s why they didn’t

Sudhanshu — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:57:28 +0000

In a recent video, Youtuber Marques Brownlee has revealed that Google had plans to introduce their Tensor chips back in 2020 with the Pixel 5 but didn’t at the last moment.

The smartphone community has always wondered why the Google Pixel 5 featured a Qualcomm 765G SoC, weaker than Pixel 4‘s Snapdragon 855. Well, we might have an answer for you. In a recent video discussing every Google phone, the famous Youtuber Marques Brownlee revealed that Google was working on Tensor for a long time and wanted to release it earlier.

“They were actually planning on Pixel 5 being the first phone with Tensor. But then with Covid and the supply chain issues and a bunch of things getting in the way, at the last second they kinda had to bail on that,” Brownlee claimed.

“But they still wanted to drop a new phone, so they just put a Snapdragon 765G in it, shipped it, called it a day, and kept putting their heads down for Pixel 6.”

Brownlee claimed that through his talks with people at Google, he learned that Google was planning to release the Pixel 5 with a Tensor chipset. But with the global pandemic going on, supply chain and many other issues arose, forcing Google to equip the phone with the midrange Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and wait out the release of their Tensor chip till next year.

So what would a Tensor-equipped Pixel 5 have looked like? For starters, the processor would’ve been a significant improvement over the Snapdragon 765G’s allowing for a smoother performance. We could expect around twice the performance in the GPU department thanks to the Mali-G76 GPU on the Tensor chip.

Alas, the Tensor-based Pixel 5 didn’t see the light of day, but on the other hand, it gave Google more time to mature and optimize the Tensor chip which they offer in the Pixel 6 lineup.

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Google Tensor has quite a lot in common with Samsung Exynos, Pixel 6 code reveals

Zohaib Ahmed — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:27:29 +0000

Google has heavily marketed the Tensor as being an in-house chipset but new information has now surfaced showing that the processor isn’t as original as indicated.

Andrei Frumusanu of Anandtech has revealed code showing that Google Tensor shares a lot in common with Samsung’s Exynos chipset (via Notebookcheck). The Tensor has been found to be a mid-point between the Exynos 2100 chip and the upcoming Exynos 2200. Multiple references to the Exynos 9845 (S5E9845) have also been spotted in Google’s own kernel code. In comparison, the Exynos 2100 is internally referred to as the Exynos 9840 (S5E9840).

Exynos 2100 = S5E9840
Tensor / GS101 = S5E9845

Confirmed

— Andrei F. (@andreif7) October 29, 2021

To people annoying me for calling the Google Tensor an Exynos variant, or keep brining up Samsung into the discussion. pic.twitter.com/t7hRh55CHt

— Andrei F. (@andreif7) October 25, 2021

From code alone, it’s quite obvious that Google’s Tensor is more of a heavily-customized Samsung Exynos than being a completely unique chip built from scratch.

Still, benchmarks have indicated that Google has actually put plenty of stuff of their own in the chipset. A recent benchmark comparing various flagship processors showed that the GPU found on the Tensor is the most powerful in the Android world.

While CPU and machine learning benchmarks haven’t been as satisfying, the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have aced speed tests, even outperforming other Android flagships in some cases.

References to the Exynos 9845: https://t.co/8s6XhQIeLj

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) October 28, 2021

In conclusion, Google Tensor may have a strong relationship with Samsung’s Exynos, but its real-world performance has proven that it’s nothing to be concerned about. It would have been a lot cooler though if Google had been more honest.

Google working on 2nd Gen Tensor chip for Pixel 7 series: Report

Sean — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:52:38 +0000

Google has just recently launched its Pixel 6 series, which feature the company’s proprietary custom made Tensor chips. Now, new information has surfaced that hints at the brand working on the second generation of Tensor chips that would likely ship with the Pixel 7 series.

While the Pixel 6 series has just been released in the market, folks at 9To5Google recently spotted a reference to a new Pixel related codename, “Cloudripper.” In other words, we only have a codename to go on for now, but 9To5Google believes that this might be for the chip that powers the Pixel 7 series rather than the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. So, the Cloudripper could be the internal name used for the developer board that relates to hardware in common between the two smartphone models.

Previously, the codename “Slider” was also common between the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro as well. So, Cloudripped could be connected to a second generation version of the Tensor chips from the search engine giant that has a model number “GS201.” For those unaware, the Pixel 6 series’ Tensor chips arrived with a “GS101” model number. Meaning, the rise of 100 in the model number could very well be the next gen Tensor chips.

Since the Cloudripper has already been spotted in Pixel related apps right now, it arrives as no surprise that the company might have already began work on the second generation of Tensor GS201 chips. Keep in mind that it is still too early to offer any concrete statements at the moment, so stay tuned for more updates.

Google Tensor gets crushed by Apple A15 in machine learning despite being a ML-centric chip

Zohaib Ahmed — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:51:51 +0000

Google Tensor is undoubtedly the most talked-about bit of the new Pixel 6 series. The chip has been marketed as going big on machine learning and supplying all the juice needed for stuff like Google’s improved computational photography and transcription abilities.

Pixel fans have thus been finding solace in thinking that where the Tensor stands weak in terms of performance, it makes up for it by its ML prowess. For the uninitiated, the Pixel 6 is outperformed by the latest Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 phones, and of course, Apple’s A15 and even A14 Bionic chips.

However, in a new test performed by the folks at Notebookcheck, it was found that the Apple A15 Bionic chip even crushes the Google Tensor in the latter’s greatest strength – machine learning. The test was done on the new Geekbench ML app that has been developed specifically to measure machine learning performance.

The Google Tensor managed to score just 307 in the Geekbench ML TensorFlow Lite CPU test, which is under a third of the Apple A15’s impressive score of 939. The 307 figure isn’t terrible by any means but shows that it’s no match for Apple even after machine learning being the Tensor’s particular strength.

The test doesn’t end there though. The A15 scores 2727 in the neural accelerator test while the Tensor scores 1720. The Tensor closes the gap a tiny bit in the GPU test though scoring 1428 while the A15 responds with a higher score of 2727.

All in all, the aggregate score of the A15 stands at 5,934 while Tensor gets 3,455. This means that the A15 is around 71% faster than the Google Tensor in machine learning tasks, at least in benchmark tests. Of course, the real-world performance can turn out to be a different story, but with the gap between the two chips this big, we doubt that will be the case.

We can cut the Tensor some slack here though considering that it’s actually Google’s very first self-developed chip. And for a first, it is rather impressive. Moreover, the chip actually managed to beat the Snapdragon 888, Exynos 2100, and Kirin 9000 in GPU benchmark tests as per a report.

Apple, on the other hand, has been shipping its custom-built chips in the iPhones for years now giving it a huge headstart.

Google is working on bringing Pixel 6 features to its older Pixel phones

Sean — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:07:02 +0000

Owners of older Google Pixel smartphones rejoice as the company has said that it working on bringing some of the Pixel 6 series features to its previously launched smartphone models.

The search engine giant told Android Authority that it will roll out a few of the new features that arrive with the latest Pixel 6 phones. Some of the new features arriving to the older models include the astrophotography mode, Cinematic Pan option, and Call Screening, and more. Although, the older models will still miss a couple of the new features since the new Pixel 6 series heavily relies on its proprietary Tensor processor for some of the new features. So, there are technical limitations here on a hardware level.

This includes the new Live Translate, Motion Mode, and others. According to the company’s representative “As with all Pixel features, we aim to bring as many features as possible to older Pixels where technically possible — though it might take some time to develop and offer a different experience. Some technologies will require additional technical investments, such as Live Translate, as our on device language models are engineered to run on Pixel 6’s proprietary Tensor chip on TPU (which older Pixel models don’t have).”

While this basically confirms that Google will be launching some features to older Pixel phones, the company has yet to reveal an official date for the roll out of this feature. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

Google Tensor fails to beat 3-year-old Apple A12 Bionic in benchmarks but that’s not a weakness

Zohaib Ahmed — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:47:32 +0000

The latest Geekbench 5 scores for the Google Tensor are in and they sure do look disappointing for a 2021 flagship the Pixel 6 series is. The chip is beaten by the Apple A12 Bionic – an SoC from the iPhone XS series that was launched way back in 2018.

The performance comparison was provided by 9lekt on Twitter (via WCCF Tech) and shows that the Tensor scored 1012 and 2760 in single-core and multi-core tests. This is eclipsed by the 1117 and 2932 scores for both the parameters by the Apple A12 Bionic.

Google Pixel 6 Pro (2021) vs iPhone XS Max (2018) Geekbench result
No comment pic.twitter.com/a11E4EqAhQ

— S Pain is busy irl (@9lekt) October 24, 2021

In other words, Apple’s three-year-old silicon has beaten Google’s flagship Tensor at both single-core and multi-core performance. But that’s not all. The Tensor is already slower when compared to the Snapdragon 888 processor found on most 2021 Android flagships, so one can call the situation a double whammy.

However, all this was quite expected considering pre-launch rumors that had revealed Google’s plans to favor efficiency over performance with the Tensor. Also, benchmark results only convey half of the story and are in no way an indicator for real-world performance. It is software optimization that matters the most, and Google’s implementation of Android is known to be one of the snappiest software experiences around.

With Google’s control over both hardware and software, combined with enhancements brought along with Android 12, it is likely that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be matching current flagships in terms of performance.

Moreover, flagship Qualcomm and Mediatek chips are known to overheat on some devices, and Google may thus have sacrificed performance to make the Tensor run cooler and offer better battery life. Although this remains to be seen.

Last but not least, the Tensor has already proven its prowess in the GPU department. It has actually beaten all current Android flagships despite the mediocre CPU performance.

Google Tensor Soc GPU performance is the best of any Android soc so far.
Now only question left is efficiency and sustained performance.
Source: https://t.co/qlYznHEXUO #GooglePixel6 #GooglePixel6Pro pic.twitter.com/Fz28CRhR4X

— Golden Reviewer (@Golden_Reviewer) October 24, 2021

Google may thus have entirely different goals with its new SoC. The California-based company had already shown with its Pixel 6 launch event that Tensor’s main focus is on fast processing of AI and machine learning algorithms. With features such as ultra-fast and efficient voice typing, advanced camera processing, and more, it is clear that Google is working on making smartphone usage smarter than ever. And Tensor plays a great part in making all of it possible.

Google Pixel 6 series and Tensor SoC details leaked ahead of launch this month

Jeet — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:59:00 +0000

Google unveiled the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones sometime back but the phones haven’t been officially launched. Reports indicate that the search engine giant is gearing up to launch the latest Pixel 6-series phones on 19th October but the company is yet to officially confirm this.

While the technology giant has revealed the phones, it is yet to share full details. But ahead of the launch, more details about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones as well as the Tensor chipset have leaked online.

It is being claimed that the Google Pixel 6 features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate while the Pro variant is said to have a 6.71-inch QHD+ curved AMOLED display having a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, both the devices are confirmed to come powered by Google’s own Tensor chipset. It is expected to feature two X1 cores clocked at 2.8GHz, two A78 cores clocked at 2.25GHz, and four A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. Taking care of the graphical needs will be the Mali G78 GPU. The chipset is said to be an unreleased Samsung Exynos 9855 SoC.

The standard model is tipped to come with a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 primary camera along with a 12MP Sony IMX386 ultra-wide-angle lens. On the other hand, the Pro model will have a triple-camera setup consisting of an additional 48MP 4x zoom lens. On the front side, the devices will feature an 8MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

For connectivity, there’s Wi-Fi 6E, mmWave 5G, and the Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. The device will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and it was recently confirmed that the phone will have 33W fast charging support. In the software department, it will be running the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box.

Recently, the upcoming phone’s pricing details in the European market were leaked. It claimed that the Pixel 6 Pro will come in three options such as 12GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, costing 899 euros, 999 euros and 1,099 euros, respectively.

If the reports are to be believed, then the Pixel 6 series will be launched on 19th October and the first sale could take place on 28th October. To know for sure, we will have to wait for a couple of weeks for an official confirmation from Google.

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Fresh Google Tensor specs surface and it isn’t as powerful as expected

Habeeb Onawole — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:55:04 +0000

The excitement and the anticipation for the Pixel 6 series are pretty high, and rightly so. Google is going with a new design for the flagships which will also feature the first Google’s own mobile chipset called Google Tensor. There have been lots of details about the processor with a recent one revealing the CPU and GPU details. Fresh info has now surfaced and it paints a different picture about how powerful the chipset really is.

The folks at XDA-Developers have been able to get details of the Tensor chipset from an unnamed source who has a real Pixel 6 Pro in his hands. The source was able to confirm that the Tensor processor does have a 2+2+4 CPU core arrangement. He also confirmed that the frequencies are correct.

The interesting bit, which is the exact CPU parts, was discovered in a system file and they reveal a major difference in the CPU cores from what was reported earlier. The CPU cores are said to be 2x Arm Cortex-X1 cores clocked at 2.802GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.53GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.80GHz. The earlier report had stated that it has the newer 2x Cortex-A78 cores!

It is surprising that the Tensor chip is using Arm’s older performance cores but the XDA Developers report says that the info was cross-checked against other devices to confirm that they had not misinterpreted the details they got.

Other details confirmed for the Pixel 6 Pro are 12GB of RAM, 128GB of UFS storage, an AV1 decoder that is hardware-accelerated by the Google Tensor chip. It also supports aptX and aptX HD Bluetooth audio codecs as well as Sony’s LDAC codec.

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will be made in China due to COVID-19 restrictions

Abhinav — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 19:34:43 +0000

Last year, Google decided to move its production line to northern Vietnam from China. But now, it seems that the company will be manufacturing its upcoming smartphone in China due to COVID-19 regulations.

According to a report from Nikkei, the governments around Asia have started tightening their border controls due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. As a result of stricter regulations, Google will have to continue its production line in China.

The report suggests that the Pixel 5 was supposed to be manufactured in Vietnam, but the plan couldn’t succeed due to travel restrictions and “limited engineering resources” in Vietnam. So, the upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro’s would be manufactured in Shenzen, China.

Well, Google is not the only company stuck in China. As per the report, Apple was also planning to move the small chunk of the production line of MacBook and iPad to Vietnam has also been affected. So, the Cupertino giant also now has to continue its production line in China.

Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Features and Specifications

Earlier this month, Google gave us a first look at the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The upcoming Pixel smartphones will be coming protruding camera bar and entered punch hole camera on the front. Both the smartphones will be available in three different colours with a dual-tone finish.

Google’s upcoming Tensor chipset will power the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The vanilla Pixel will come with two cameras at the back, while the Pro model will have three cameras, including a telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom. The upcoming Pixel lineup will be running Android 12 with MaterialYou design.

The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are expected to release later this year in the fall.

Google Pixel 6 to sport 5nm Tensor chips made by Samsung: Report

Sean — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:57:28 +0000

While Google is gearing up for the launch of its Pixel 6 series, a new report has revealed new information regarding the company’s new proprietary chipset. The upcoming Pixel 6 will sport the new Tensor chips that are based on a 5nm process produced by Samsung.

Earlier this week, the search engine giant had announced that its latest Pixel lineup will be powered by a chip developed in house for the first time. As per the company’s CEO Sundar Pichai, “Tensor builds off of our 2 decades of computing experience and it’s our biggest innovation in Pixel to date.” He further added that these cores will bring “entirely new features, plus improvements to existing ones,” along with the “most innovative AI and machine learning” technologies as well.

According to a NikkeiAsia report, while Google has not revealed who would be manufacturing its new Tensor chips, sources close to the matter have revealed that the South Korean tech giant Samsung will be its production partner and the new chips are based on a 5nm fabrication process. In other words, the chip will use the same advanced process as the Snapdragon 888 SoC from Qualcomm.

We had known the Google is working on its own chipset for a while now, under the codename “Whitechapel.” But now, the Tensor cores have been unveiled and the news regarding a 5nm chip hints at its improved power efficiency and performance over the last gen Pixel 5 lineup. Notably, the Tensor chip has been in development for four years and has been designed “specifically for Pixels.”

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones won’t get launched in India

Jeet — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:21:56 +0000

Google has unveiled its upcoming smartphones — Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, giving us a first look at devices as well as setting up expectations. The phones are set to be officially launched in the fall of this year.

While the Google Pixel 6 series will go on sale in fall this year in select countries, the phones won’t be available for purchase in one of the world’s largest mobile phone markets. Google has revealed a list of markets where the upcoming smartphones will be available for purchase and India isn’t on that list.

This isn’t surprising given that the company has not been launching its main Pixel series smartphones in the Indian market for the past couple of years. The Pixel 4 series and the Pixel 5 series were also not made available in India. However, the cheaper variant, Pixel 4a, was launched in the Indian market.

As per the list revealed by Google, the Pixel 6 series smartphones will be available in eight countries — Australia, Canada, France, Japan, France, Taiwan, the US, and the UK. It may expand to other regions later. While the markets are now known, the pricing and availability details still remain under the wrap.

Google has not yet revealed the full set of specifications of these new phones but has confirmed some key details. The Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display offering a 90Hz refresh rate while the Pro has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display offering a 120Hz refresh rate.

The standard model features a dual-camera setup on the back while the Pixel 6 Pro has a triple-camera setup — a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 4x telephoto lens. This time, the photography performance could top the charts given that the chipset is said to be focused on photo output and use artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Talking about the chipset, the highlight of the Pixel 6 series remains its processor. The phones are powered by Google’s own chipset — Tensor, which is made especially for Pixel devices. Apart from on-device AI and ML capability, the chip is also claimed to have significant improvement in translation, captioning, and dictation. The Pixel 6 series will also feature the most layers of hardware security in any phone.

Google gives us an early preview of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro powered by Google Tensor

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:49:31 +0000

Google is taking charge of the narrative when it comes to details about its unreleased products. Today, it has shared several details of the upcoming Pixel 6 series along with images and even a promotional video.

The official “Made By Google” Twitter account made a thread that gives a rundown of the design and features of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro ahead of their release later this fall. There is so much info, and if you are a Pixel fan, you should be excited.

Design

Starting with the design. Google has confirmed that the CAD renders we saw back in May are accurate. The Pixel 6 series will indeed have that protruding camera bar, however, the space above the bar is bigger on the pro model. The two phones will also have a centered punch hole camera.

The camera bar will house three cameras on the Pixel 6 Pro, one of which is a telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom. The Pixel 6 gets two cameras, none of which has a telephoto lens.

There will be a SIM tray slot at the bottom of the left side of the frame while the power button and volume control will be on the right side of the frame. The frame is curved and we can confirm it is made of metal as there are antenna lines visible around it.

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Both the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro will be available in three different colors with a dual-tone finish, however, you will be able to pick up both phones in gray.

Google Tensor

The Google chipset codenamed “whitechapel” now has an official name and it is Google Tensor. This is Google’s first smartphone SoC and its main strength is its ability to process powerful AI and machine learning models directly on the device. Google says we should “see a transformed experience for the camera, speech recognition, and many other Pixel 6 features.”

We made a chip!#Pixel6 is powered by our first ever smartphone SoC: meet Google Tensor

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— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) August 2, 2021

Google also claims that the processor allows for significant improvement in translation, captioning, and dictation. The Pixel 6 series will also feature the most layers of hardware security (based on the count of separate hardware security layers) in any phone.

Software

Google will show the full range of its Material You design on the Pixel 6 series and the video below shows the themes, new widgets, and color schemes that will be available on the phones.

Material You will be best on #Pixel6.

The colors, the camera, the form, and what’s on the screen all work together in a single, fluid experience.

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— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) August 2, 2021

Pixel 6 series Availability

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be unveiled in Fall 2021 and you can sign up to be informed about its availability on the Google Store.