Google Pixel 10 Series Expected to Feature Major Upgrades with New Tensor Chips

The company has recently launched the Pixel 9 and the premium version of it, which is named as Pixel 9 Pro received appreciable response from tech enthusiasts. A flagship series…

By Ishika Setia

October 24, 2024

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The company has recently launched the Pixel 9 and the premium version of it, which is named as Pixel 9 Pro received appreciable response from tech enthusiasts. A flagship series at first, and that quite early ignited the question of whether the Android 15 build would be live ahead of time. But that didn’t come to pass: as Android 15 rolled out for the Pixel 9 nearly two months into its time on store shelves.

But the focus has now upgraded to the next line-up of Pixels, with reports claiming that we will see significant internal upgrades in the Pixel 10 series including a new Tensor G5 chip. There are also new tidbits about the Pixel 11 and its Tensor G6 chip, alongside their internal codenames.

More About the Pixel 10 Series and New Tensor Chips

The Pixel 10 looks set to deliver a monumental upgrade over previous devices, thanks in no small part to the shift towards TSMC as Google’s chip manufacturer. Currently, the company relies on Samsung for its chips, but there have been concerns regarding lower manufacturing quality. This has resulted in throttling issues under heavy load. As Google has recently joined hands with TSMC, which is well-known for its excellent ability to make chips, it hopes to better manage the competition. TSMC is one of Apple’s chip partners, and the product has enabled Apple to dominance in the market.

Android Authority contributor Mishaal Rahman did some digging and discovered the codenames Tensor G5 (Laguna) and a corresponding chip called Tensor G6 (Malibu). That information comes thanks to a just-released AOSP code update. The G5 chip has bare metal promises, but the likely 2 nm-based TSMC-produced G6 might induce improved computational graphics performance as well with a slight advantage for energy efficiency despite needing less power to perform at these levels.

The Google Pixel 10 will feature some design variations, but it is likely to maintain a similar design language to the current models. The Pixel 9 series received a favorable reception, particularly for its design, which resembles the iPhone from the front. It’s anticipated that Google will stick with this design aesthetic for a few more generations before making any significant changes.

FAQs

What improvements can we expect in the Pixel 10 compared to the Pixel 9?

The Pixel 10 is expected to feature significant upgrades, including a new Tensor G5 chip for better performance and a switch to TSMC for chip production, which should enhance efficiency and reduce throttling issues.

When is the Pixel 10 expected to be released?

While an official release date hasn’t been announced, the Pixel 10 series is anticipated to debut in the coming months, following the usual launch schedule of Google’s flagship devices.