Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 series may set a new milestone in the smartphone industry. A new report from China claims the company’s Tensor G6 processor will become the first smartphone chipset built on TSMC’s advanced 2nm manufacturing process.
If the report proves accurate, Google will beat several major rivals to the market. That includes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600, and Apple’s A20 Pro chipset. All three processors are expected to arrive later this year.
The timing gives Google an advantage. The company has already confirmed that it will unveil the Pixel 11 lineup on August 12. In comparison, devices powered by rival chipsets are expected to debut in September.
The move could give the Pixel 11 series an early lead in efficiency and performance. Chipmakers have been racing to adopt the 2nm process because it promises better power management and faster processing speeds.
Meanwhile, another important detail about Google’s next flagship phones has surfaced. An FCC filing for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold suggests that Google is making a major change to its modem strategy.
The filing indicates that Google has dropped Samsung’s Exynos modem family for its next-generation Pixel devices. Instead, the company appears to be using MediaTek’s M90 modem.
The MediaTek M90 brings several upgrades. It supports 5G download speeds of up to 12Gbps. It also offers satellite connectivity and support for dual active 5G SIM cards.
Google’s decision could address one of the biggest complaints about previous Pixel phones. Earlier Pixel models relied on Samsung modems, and many users reported connectivity issues and inconsistent network performance.
As a result, the switch to MediaTek’s modem could improve network reliability across the Pixel 11 lineup. However, users will have to wait for the official launch to see whether the new hardware delivers better real-world performance.
With the Pixel 11 series arriving on August 12, Google may not only introduce its next flagship smartphones but also become the first company to bring a 2nm smartphone chip to market.
