Google announced the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro models a few months ago, and the devices have been receiving pretty good reviews in the tech community. The early arrival of the flagship series posed a question of whether the search engine giant would also offer an early Android 15 build. However, we all know that did not happen as the company saw fit to release Android 15 almost two months after the Pixel 9 launch. We are now expecting the Pixel 10 series, which is reported to come with significant upgrades, especially internally, with a new Tensor G5 chip. Well, we now have some details on the Pixel 11 as well as the Tensor G6 and its codename.
Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip will be based on TSMC's 2nm architecture, codenamed Malibu
We already know that the Google Pixel 10 will be a significant upgrade over the current models as the company is planning to switch to TSMC for its chips. Currently, Google has employed Samsung as its chip supplier, but there are various issues with inferior manufacturing processes. We have previously seen how the devices throttled under pressure. With TSMC, Google is aiming to go up against the competition with advanced chip manufacturing. If you are unfamiliar with it, TSMC is also Apple's chip provider, which is why the company has managed to take the top spot.
Android Authority contributor Mishaal Rahman has discovered the codenames of the Tensor G5 and Tensor G6 chips, Laguna and Malibu, respectively. The codenames were discovered in the recently updated AOSP code. While the Tensor G5 chip will feature significantly improved performance, it is speculated that the G6 chip will be based on TSMC's 2nm process, delivering better computational graphical performance. The chip will also be power efficient, allowing the device to consume less power while boosting performance.
The Google Pixel 10 will come with a fair share of variations in terms of design, but we can expect the general design language to be the same as the current models. The design of the Pixel 9 series was received pretty well, as it closely resembles the iPhone from the front. We believe that Google will stick to it for a couple of generations before switching it altogether.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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