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Google Announces the 6th Generation of its Tensor Processing Unit with 4.7 Times More Computing Power

Anubhav — Wed, 15 May 2024 00:47:49 +0000

Google announced the sixth generation of its Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) for data centers, codenamed Trillium, at its I/O 2024 Developer Conference today. While a specific launch date wasn’t revealed, Google assured attendees that Trillium will be available later this year.

The Trillium TPU also has doubled memory bandwidth

Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized Google’s longstanding commitment to AI innovation, stating, “Google was born for this moment. We have been a pioneer in GPUs for more than a decade.”

Pichai then unveiled the impressive performance gains of Trillium. Compared to the fifth generation TPU, Trillium boasts a staggering 4.7 times improvement in computing power per chip. Google achieved this by enhancing the chip’s matrix multiplication unit (MXU) and boosting the overall clock speed. Additionally, Trillium benefits from doubled memory bandwidth.

Trillium incorporates Google’s third-generation SparseCore technology, described as “a purpose-built accelerator for common large-scale tasks in advanced ranking and recommendation workloads.” This allows Trillium TPUs to train models faster and deliver lower latency when serving those models.

Energy efficiency was another key focus for Google. Pichai highlighted Trillium as the company’s “most energy-efficient” TPU yet. This is particularly significant considering the ever-growing demand for AI chips, which can have a substantial environmental impact. Google claims Trillium offers a 67% improvement in energy efficiency compared to the previous generation.

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Google May Design its Future Tensor Chips In-house, Starting with Pixel 9

Anubhav — Mon, 08 May 2023 07:56:35 +0000

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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Google Pixel 8 may be powered by a modified Samsung Exynos 2300 chip

Sean — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:20:12 +0000

Google is gearing up to launch the Pixel 8 series later this year. The new flagship grade devices are expected to arrive with a new generation of Tensor chips. Although, a new report has revealed that these new chips could a modified version of chipsets from Samsung.

For those unaware, Samsung had skipped its proprietary Exynos chips from its premium Galaxy S23 series this year in favor of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. But now, a new rumor has suggested that the reportedly cancelled Exynos 2300 SoC might be taking on a new form. The Search Engine giant is apparently planning to use a modified version of the Exynos 2300 for its next generation of Tensor processor.

In other words, it appears that Samsung has quietly been working on the Exynos 2300 despite not making it official. However, there are reports that Samsung’s semiconductor division is still working on a new flagship grade Exynos process codenamed Quadra. So, Quadra might be modified and used as a base for the Tensor 3 chipset. Based on a recent leak, the Exynos 2300 will feature a Cortex X3 prime core that has a 3.09GHz max clock speed, along with four Cortex A715 cores clocked at 2.65GHz and four efficiency Cortex A510 cores that clock in at 2.1GHz.

Unfortunately, this is all the information based on the recent rumors. Earlier reports had also hinted at the next gen Tensor chips being based off of Samsung’s 4nm process, so it is clear that both companies are working closely together for chip development. So stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Pixel 8’s Google Tensor 3 Chip Could be Fabricated on Samsung’s 4nm Process Node

Anubhav — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:39:12 +0000

Samsung Foundry, the second-largest foundry in the world after TSMC, is set to begin mass production of chips using its third-generation 4nm process node. This comes after the company had yield issues with its 4nm chip production last year, resulting in Qualcomm moving production of its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to TSMC. However, Samsung has seen improvements in its yield rates, which have risen from 35% at one point last year to 60% now, as well as boosts in performance and energy-efficiency. We might get to see the new 4nm process node in Google’s Pixel 8 lineup, which is expected to release later this year.

While 3nm is the most advanced node available, Samsung’s 4nm and 5nm processes are currently being used more frequently, accounting for 22% of chips produced during the third quarter of last year compared to 16% manufactured using 6nm and 7nm process nodes. The only phones expected to be powered by 3nm silicon this year are the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra.

Google’s Pixel 8 series, set to be released in the fourth quarter of this year, is likely to be powered by the third-generation 4nm process node, with the Google Tensor 3 chipset for the new handsets expected to be produced using this technology. The Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 7a are expected to be powered by the Tensor 2, which is built on Samsung’s second-generation 4nm node.

Both TSMC and Samsung plan to produce 4nm chips in the United States starting next year, with TSMC’s fab in Phoenix, Arizona and Samsung Foundry’s facility in Taylor, Texas, adding a 4nm production line. TSMC hopes to start shipping 2nm chips to customers in 2026, while Samsung plans to begin 2nm production in 2025, followed by 1.4nm production in 2027. Intel has also stated that it plans to match TSMC and Samsung Foundry in 2024 and regain process leadership the following year.

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Google Pixel 6a launched in India: price, specifications

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:45:30 +0000

Google has silently unveiled the Google Pixel 6a in India. To recall, the company’s mid-range offering was announced at the I/O 2022 event, which was held in May this year. Since then, it has been available in markets like the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan. Now, it has finally landed in India without any fanfare.

Google Pixel 6a price in India

The Pixel 6a is now listed on Flipkart in India with a price tag of Rs 43,999 (~$550). Axis Bank cardholders can get it for Rs 39,999 (~$499) after a Rs 4,000 ($499) discount during the pre-booking period. In the US, the Pixel 6a was launched with a price tag of $449.

Google offers a Rs 6,000 (~$75) exchange bonus for any Pixel device and some select smartphones. For other phones, there is an exchange bonus of Rs 2,000 (~$25).

In addition, devices like Nest Hub Gen 2 or Pixel Buds A series or Fitbit Inspire 2 with the Pixel 6a will be available at a discounted price of Rs 4,499 for customers who purchase the Pixel 6a.

The first sale of the Pixel 6a will be carried out on July 28 on Flipkart. It can be bought in Chalk and Charcoal colors. The Pixel Buds Pro, which is Google’s premium TWS earbuds, have arrived in India with a price tag of Rs 19,990 (~$249). It will also go on sale from July 28 through the same retailer site.

Google Pixel 6a specifications and features

Google Pixel 6a

The Google Pixel 6a is an IP67-rated smartphone with a 6.1-inch OLED FHD+ display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The Tensor chip, which powers the Pixel 6a, is the same SoC present under the hood of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro flagship devices. The 6a runs on a stock version of Android 12 OS.

The device comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,410mAh battery with 18W charging. Placed on its front is an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a 12.2-megapixel (main) + 12-megapixel (ultra-wide) dual-camera setup. It also features an under-display fingerprint scanner. However, it lacks a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Pixel 6a hands-on video appears to showcase design, compared with Pixel 6 Pro

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:18:25 +0000

The Google Pixel 6a, which was announced last month, is scheduled for release on July 28. Soon after the announcement, an unboxing video of the Pixel 6a appeared on TikTok. Now, a Malaysian YouTuber named Fazli Halim has released a hands-on video of the device to give a good look at its design from all angles.

The Pixel 6a unboxing video by Fazli shows that it looks similar to the Google Pixel 6 Pro / Pixel 6. It has a horizontal camera bar, which houses a dual-camera system. The camera bar is not less protruding as compared to the Pixel 6 Pro. The rear shell of the device seems to be made from glossy plastic.

PIxel 6a vs Pixel 6 Pro

The Pixel 6a has an AMOLED panel with an under-display fingerprint scanner, which appears quite responsive in the hands-on video. The device lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. Apart from the Charcoal edition shown in the hands-on video, the Pixel 6a will also arrive in Chalk and Sage colors.

Pixel 6a under-display fingerprint scanner

Google Pixel 6a specifications and features

The Pixel 6a has a 6.1-inch OLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The Tensor chip is present under the hood of the Pixel 6a. The device comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It boots to the Android 12 OS.

The Pixel 6a has an 8-megapixel camera for snapping selfies and video calls. Its rear shell has an OIS-assisted 12-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. The device packs a 4,410mAh battery that supports 18W charging. It carries a price tag of $449.

Pixel 7 Pro prototype leaked in live images months before the sale officially begins

Anurag — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 09:37:19 +0000

Just a few days ago, an alleged Google Pixel 7 prototype showed up on eBay, and it featured photos of the device powered on. Now its companion the Pixel 7 Pro’s prototype has been spotted in live images online. What’s more interesting is someone was using this prototype for about three weeks without even noticing.

The news comes from the Google Pixel subreddit, where a user shared that they have been using the purported Pixel 7 Pro for about three weeks without even realizing that it was an unreleased phone. The user, however, didn’t share any images of the smartphone. The leaked images were spotted on Slashleaks.

The leaked images show the display of the smartphone with the device information page and the bootloader screen. It can be seen in the images that the back of the Pixel 7 Pro is very similar to the Pixel 7, except that the Pro model has an additional camera.

The device can be seen to have a new metal rear camera island that has a similar visor-like look. While on the front, the Pixel 7 Pro seems to have the same curved screen as its predecessor. The images also reveal that the smartphone has 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of storage.

The design and appearance are still fine, however, we don’t quite understand why the Device Info is listing the name as “Cubot Cheetah 2”. It is the name of an old, very old smartphone that was manufactured by the Chinese smartphone maker Cubot.

As per previous reports, the upcoming Google Pixel 7 series could feature the same display as the current Pixel 6 series. However, the upcoming smartphones are going to carry major upgrades in terms of camera, processor, and software. The Pixel 7 series will officially launch in October this year.

Google Pixel 6a Pricing for different regions confirmed, here are the details

Anurag — Mon, 16 May 2022 04:15:48 +0000

Pixel 6a was finally unveiled at the latest edition of Google’s annual developer’s conference. The smartphone is a more affordable counterpart to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The handset comes with Google’s home-brewed Tensor chip and has features almost similar to the previous phones with just a few compromises. Earlier this week, Google announced the US prices of the latest Pixel and we now have pricing and color options in more countries where Google intends to sell its latest smartphone.

Country	Pixel 6a Price
United States	$449
Japan	JPY 53,900 ($417)
Canada	CAD 599 ($464)
UK	GBP 399 ($489)
Australia	AUD 749 ($519)
Ireland	EUR 459 ($477)
Germany	EUR 459 ($477)
France	EUR 459 ($477)
Italy	EUR 459 ($477)
Spain	EUR 459 ($477)
Singapore	SGD 749 ($538)
Taiwan	NTD 13,990 ($469)

Google has confirmed that the Pixel 6a will be available for pre-order in the United States and Japan from July 21, however, the tech giant is yet to reveal sale dates for other countries.

It is worth mentioning that Pixel 6a will only be available in Charcoal Black color for the consumers in Singapore and Ireland whereas the buyers from the rest of the regions can also get their hands on Sage and Chalk color variants.

The smartphone is also likely to make its debut in the Indian market too. Previous reports have suggested that the handset has already entered the private testing phase in India.

Google Pixel 6a Specifications

The smartphone has a 6.1-inch display and has a 60Hz refresh rate. It comes with Gorilla glass protection. The handset is powered by Google’s own Tensor chip paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Pixel 6a features a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. While on the front, the device has an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls. The smartphone is fueled by a 4,400mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It is available in three color options namely Black, White, and Mint Green.

Google Pixel 6a has allegedly entered Private testing in India, Launch expected at Google I/O event

Anurag — Mon, 09 May 2022 15:25:20 +0000

Google I/O is just around the corner and there have been tons of leaks and rumors regarding the launch of various products including the Pixel 6a. Google might unveil the new Pixel at the I/O event. However, just days ahead of the possible launch, a tipster has revealed that a Pixel smartphone, possibly the Pixel 6a, is undergoing Private testing in India.

Mukul Sharma took to Twitter to reveal that an unknown Google Pixel smartphone is undergoing private testing in India. The tipster is not completely sure about the moniker of the device but he suspects that it could be the Google Pixel 6a.

[Exclusive] A new Google Pixel smartphone is undergoing private testing in India. Though not entirely sure, there are chances that it could be the Google Pixel 6a.#Google #Pixel6a #GooglePixel6a

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) May 9, 2022

Google Pixel 6a Specifications (Rumored)

The Google Pixel 6a is expected to feature a compact 6.2-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint scanner for security. The device is likely going to be powered by Google’s home-brewed Tensor processor. The handset could have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Google Pixel 6a

As far as the battery is concerned, the Google Pixel 6a is said to be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 20W+ fast charging. In terms of software, the smartphone will run Android 12 out of the box. It is also reported that the handset will come with facial recognition.

Previous certification listings have suggested that the Google Pixel 6a will land in four models- GX7AS, GB17L, G1AZG, and GB62Z. More details about these may get revealed in the upcoming Google I/O event, which will take place on May 11 and 12.

Google Pixel 6a chipset gets revealed through Geekbench listing

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:33:26 +0000

Google Pixel 6a is rumored to launch in May this year. Today, the unannounced mid-ranger from Google was spotted in the database of the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing suggests that the company could be internally testing the performance of the device before its official announcement.

The Google Pixel 6a scored 1050 and 2833 points in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench 5, respectively. The handset is powered by an octa-core SoC that comprises two 2.80GHz CPU cores, two 2.25GGHz CPU cores, and four 1.80GHz CPU cores. The chipset includes the Mali-G76 graphics.

These details confirm that the Pixel 6a will feature the Tensor chip, which fuels the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. The Geekbench also reveals that the Tensor will be accompanied by 6 GB of RAM. The device will run on Android 12 OS.

The Google Pixel 6a rumors have revealed that it will be equipped with a 6.2-inch OLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It is expected to feature a Sony IMX355 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

The rear side of the phone will sport a dual-tone design similar to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The horizontal camera strip will be equipped with a Sony IMX363 12.2-megapixel main camera, a SonyIMX386 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and an LED flash.

The Pixel 6a is said to measure 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9mm. For security, it will come with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The other details of the phone are yet to be revealed.

The predecessor Pixel 5a was released in limited markets. It is speculated that the Pixel 6a will be made available in wider markets including India. At present, there is no information on the pricing of the device.

Google Pixel 6A likely to launch in May

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:20:51 +0000

In Q4 2021, Google announced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro as its first smartphones powered by the in-house Tensor chipset. Rumors have it that the search engine giant will be announcing a Tensor powered Pixel phone in the next few months. This device is expected to debut in the market with the Pixel 6A moniker. Now, tipster Max Jambor has tipped the launch timeline of the Pixel 6A.

According to Jambor, the Google Pixel 6A is scheduled for May. To recollect, the Google Pixel 5a 5G was announced in August 2021. Its predecessor Pixel 4a was unveiled in August 2020. The Pixel 3a was made official during the Google I/O event, which was held in May 2019. Hence, it is likely that the upcoming Google I/O event in May could see the arrival of the Pixel 6A.

Google Pixel 6A CAD render by OnLeaks / 91mobiles

Google Pixel 6A specifications (rumored)

Recent reports have revealed that the Google Pixel 6A’s rear camera setup will include a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363, which was first made available on Pixel phones back in 2018. The main camera will be coupled with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 ultrawide lens. It will come with an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 snapper for capturing selfies.

It is speculated that the Google Tensor GS101 chip that powered the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will also power the forthcoming Pixel 6A. Unfortunately, the rumor mill is yet to leak detailed information on the specs of the Pixel 6A.

The CAD renders and dummy unit images of the Pixel 6A have revealed that it will be equipped with an OLED panel with a punch-hole design and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Its rear side will be fitted with a horizontal camera module for its dual-camera unit.

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Google Pixel 6a camera details leaked, flagship-grade chip tipped

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 03:20:56 +0000

The recently released CAD renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 6a revealed that its design will be similar to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. A fresh report by 9to5 Google has revealed some key information on the chipset and cameras of the Pixel 6a.

The new report states that the Pixel 6a’s rear camera setup will include a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 camera. It is the same camera sensor that was made available on older Pixel phones from Pixel 3 that debuted in 2018 to Pixel 5a from this year.

The 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 camera will be accompanied by a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor. The latter may function as an ultrawide camera. For selfies, the device will feature an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 front-facing camera. These cameras show that its photography prowess will not be as good as Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro.

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

The report further states that the Pixel 6a mid-ranger will be equipped with the Google Tensor GS101 chip, which fuels the Pixel 6 duo flagship phones. The other details of the phone are under wraps.

The Pixel 6a renders showed that it will be featuring a punch-hole display on the front. Its rear shell will feature a dual-tone design and a horizontal camera bar. At present, there is no information on the launch date of the device.

The Pixel 5a was announced in August this year. Hence, there is a possibility that the search giant may announce the Pixel 6a at least six months after the launch of the Pixel 5a. Hence, it appears that the handset may break cover by Q1 2022.

Google Pixel 6 series is available for pre-orders in these countries

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:40:21 +0000

Yesterday, Google announced the highly anticipated Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. Apart from featuring top-notch cameras and high refresh rate displays, the Pixel 6 duo is powered by the company’s custom-made chip called Tensor. Here is the listing of the countries that will be receiving the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones.

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are now available for pre-orders in the following countries:

Australia – AUD 999 / AUD 1,299
Canada – CAD 799 / CAD 1,179
France – EUR 649 / EUR 899
Germany – EUR 649 / EUR 899
Japan – JPY 74,800 / JOY 116,600
Republic of Ireland – EUR 649 / EUR 899
Taiwan – NTD 18,990 / NTD 26,990
United Kingdom – GBP 599 / GBP 849
United States – USD 649 / USD 899

In the European countries, buyers who pre-order the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro between Oct. 19 and Oct. 27 will get a free pair of the Bose 700 Noise Cancelling headphone, which costs $379. In the U.S, select retailers are offering Pixel Buds A-series for free.

The Pixel 6 duo will start shipping from Oct. 28 in the U.S. The release date will be different for other countries. However, the shipments are likely to begin on Nov. 1 in the other regions.

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Qualcomm throws shade at manufacturers ditching Snapdragon chips for in-house SoCs

Habeeb Onawole — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:00:05 +0000

It has become a regular occurrence for brands to jump on trends on social media. At the moment, the trend on Twitter is the red flag emoji which has people and brands tweeting opinions along with the red flag emoji. Qualcomm has joined in on the fun and for its own take, it disses manufacturers making their own chipsets instead of using its Snapdragon processors.

The tweet which was posted by the official Snapdragon account says manufacturers making their own smartphone SoC instead of using Snapdragon is a red flag.

"We've decided to make our own smartphone SoC instead of using Snapdragon"

— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) October 13, 2021

A number of mobile phone manufacturers are developing their own processors to use in their phones. The latest to do so is Google whose upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones will feature the Tensor processor, its first mobile phone chipset. In a way, one can say the Snapdragon tweet is targeted at Google.

Qualcomm is one of the biggest semiconductor companies in the world and its chipsets powers billions of smartphones and tablets. With manufacturers switching to their own processor, it means Qualcomm is losing clients and that is bad for business. However, the advantages of an in-house chip are big.

With its own processors, manufacturers can tune their devices to work better or for improved hardware + software harmony. There is also the advantage of being able to support devices powered by the chip for much longer. It has been reported that the upcoming Pixel 6 series will receive 4 years of software upgrades and 5 years of security patches. This means its last major software upgrade will be Android 16 which should be released in 2025.

Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro pricing and color names for the European market leaked

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 01:32:07 +0000

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are speculated to debut on Oct. 19 and these phones are expected to release in the market by Oct. 28. A fresh leak by Brandon Lee of This is Tech Today YouTube channel has revealed the pricing of the Pixel 6 duo for the European market.

Lee has received an image from someone who works for a major carrier in Europe. Past reports have revealed that the Oriole codenamed belongs to the Pixel 6, whereas the Pixel 6 Pro is codenamed as Raven.

In the image, the Oriole model (Pixel 6) is mentioned with two price tags such as 548 euros and 649 euros, which seemingly belongs to the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants. The Raven (Pixel 6 Pro) is listed with a pricing of 899 euros. 9to5Google claims it was able to confirm these prices from a different source in Europe.

Reports have claimed that the Pixel 6 Pro will come in three options such as 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. Considering that its base model is priced at 899 euros, the remaining two variants may cost 999 euros and 1,099 euros.

There will be five colors like red, green, black, silver, and gold between the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The black model could be called Carbon, whereas the green model could be marketed as Fog.

Google Pixel 6 Pro Geekbench listing reveals Tensor SoC configurations

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:50:30 +0000

The upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are officially confirmed to feature the all-new Tensor chip, a self-developed SoC by Google. The search engine giant is expected to announce the Pixel 6 series of flagship phones in October. Ahead of the launch, the Pixel 6 Pro has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing has revealed the configurations of the Tensor chip.

The Pixel 6 Pro’s Geekbench listing reveals the Tensor SoC has a tri-cluster CPU configuration. It has two CPU cores working at 2.84GHz, another two CPU cores clocking at 2.25GHz, and four CPU cores ticking at 1.80GHz. Reports claim that these could be Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55, respectively. It was reported last month that the Tensor SoC could be the unreleased 5nm Samsung Exynos 9855 chip, which is codenamed as Whitechapel. Several reports have also claimed in the past the Tensor chip has the same codename.

Coming back to the Geekbench listing, the Pixel 6 Pro with Tensor is expected to offer flagship performance. The device is equipped with 12 GB of RAM, and it runs on the latest Android 12 OS. With two Cortex-X1 cores onboard, the Tensor chip may outperform the Snapdragon 888/888+ and Exynos 2100 chip.

Google Pixel 6 Pro specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the Google Pixel 6 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch OLED panel that offers Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may feature a front camera of 12-megapixel and its rear shell may house a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera.

Google Pixel 6 Pro

The Pixel 6 Pro will come with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 G of storage. It will house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging and 23W wireless charging. It is speculated that the Pixel 6 series may debut on Oct. 28.

New Google Tensor details surface, reveals it will have dual Cortex-X1 super cores

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 17:40:32 +0000

The Google Pixel 6 series is highly anticipated. Not only is Google revamping the design this year, but the new phones will also be powered by Google’s own processor which is dubbed Google Tensor. New details of the processor have leaked and they reveal an interesting detail.

Just like this year’s flagship chipsets from Qualcomm and Samsung i.e. the Snapdragon 888/Snapdragon 888+ and the Exynos 2100, a leak by the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, has revealed that the Tensor processor will also feature Arm’s Cortex-A1 CPU core. However, it won’t have one but two of these cores. The info was revealed in a Weibo post.

The leaker revealed the processor will have the two Cortex-X1 cores clocked at 2.8GHz along with two high-performance cores clocked at 2.25GHz and four efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The CPU is paired with the Mali-G78 GPU whose clockspeed wasn’t revealed.

An earlier report disclosed that the Google Tensor chip will be built on Samsung’s 5nm node. The processor will bring key improvements in AI tasks such as translation, captioning, and dictation. Google has also revealed that the phones will feature the most layers of hardware security in any phone.

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will have displays with a punch hole for the front-facing camera. The former will have two rear cameras while the pro model will have three rear cameras that include one with a telephoto lens that provides 4x optical zoom.

Google is yet to announce a date for the release of the phones but multiple sources point to an October release date.

More Google chips are coming, this time for Chromebooks and tablets

Habeeb Onawole — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:49:08 +0000

Google’s journey into making its own chipsets started a few years ago when it announced the Pixel 2 smartphone. The 2017 flagship had a custom-made image processor called the Pixel Visual Core, an 8-core image processing unit. The chip was then replaced with the Pixel Neural Core in the Pixel 4 series. For the upcoming Pixel 6 series, Google will ship the two phones with its own custom-built System on a Chip (SoC) called Tensor. A new report has revealed this is the first of more chips to come.

It has been reported that Google plans to announce its own CPUs which will power Chromebooks and Chrome OS-powered tablets. The news comes from Nikkei Asia and they cite three sources with knowledge of the matter. These CPUs are expected to begin rolling out in 2023 though Google has declined to comment on the matter.

Google’s processors will be based on the Arm architecture just like that of other chip companies such as MediaTek and Qualcomm. The advantage of using its own chip includes being able to more easily customize features for the devices they power.

A chief analyst at Isaiah Research, Eric Tsang, who spoke to Nikkei Asia, said that while the use of one’s own chip will result in better software and hardware integration, the business of making your own chip requires a lot of investment and long-term commitments. Peter Hanbury, a partner at Bain & Co., a consulting firm, also shares similar sentiments. He cited the cost associated with developing a chipset which is about $500 million for a 5nm processor and $50 million for a 28nm processor. Mr. Tsang also stated that new players will have to compete with older and more established players for production capacities. Delays in production can result in products arriving later than planned.

The publication also reports that Google has asked its suppliers to prepare 50% more production capacity for the Pixel 6 series compared to that of 2019. It is said that it shipped a total of 7 million Pixel phones in 2019 but that figure fell to 3.7 million last year. Sales have picked up this year, so Google is optimistic sales of the Pixel 6 series should be better.

Google’s custom Tensor processor rumoured to be the unreleased Exynos 9855 SoC

Jed John Ikoba — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:55:20 +0000

Google has previously hyped the development of its own high-end and AI-supported chipset, called the Tensor. The upcoming Google Pixel 6 series later this year is expected to be powered by the Tensor chipset. However, there are strong indications that the Tensor SoC is indeed an Exynos chip, with a high probability that it is the same chipset that powered the Galaxy S21 series unveiled this year.

Samsung‘s Exynos 9855 chipset is codenamed Whitechapel, which is the same codename as Google’s Tensor. The Exynos 9855 is closer to the Exynos 9840 (marketed as Exynos 2100), and the performance of the new Tensor SoC could lie between Exynos 2100 and the yet-to-be-released Exynos 2200. The flagship Exynos 2200 will power Samsung’s premium Galaxy S22 series in 2022.

The upcoming Tensor chipset is Google’s first high-end processor that the company is deploying, obviously in company with Samsung. Previous Google Pixel smartphones were powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Google has kept the fine details about the Tensor SoC under wraps, with some allusion that it has artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. If indeed the Tensor comes with AI functionality, then the Tensor could be in a class of its own.

Neither Google nor Samsung had officially confirmed the nature of the Tensor processor. Samsung could be currently producing the Tensor on its 5nm LPE fabrication process. If the hype around the Tensor is anything to go by, then it could deliver flagship-level performance on the new Pixel 6 smartphones when they are eventually unveiled later this year.

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