Google Pixel 9 family's Tensor G4 chipset won't be a huge upgrade, report claims

01 August 2024
Google was building an entirely different SoC for the Pixel 9, but it didn't get it ready in time.

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Anonymous, 01 Aug 2024Looks like it which is a bad decision given that the 9a (if... moreThought that too they rushed the pixel 9 coz they have something really special for the pixel 10 and i think a much much better SoC

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    Invetor, 01 Aug 2024The modem upgrade is most welcome. Pixels with Tensor chips... moreLooks like it which is a bad decision given that the 9a (if made) comes a while after the main phones and they'll have bought alot of those modem chips anyway.

    Still looks like the P10 on a TSMC fab and potentially a QC modem is the step up that people want but I reckon it will push the price far higher to premium flagship prices.

      LOL WTF.
      Like when a google pixel chiupsets were interesting and huge upgrade???
      Evwen old Kirin 710 pr Snapdragon 710 got more atention and usage.

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        • 01 Aug 2024

        Customers is not your lab

          The modem upgrade is most welcome. Pixels with Tensor chips have poor connectivity in my country. I'll hate it if they put the old modem in the Pixel 9a.

            "Google wanted to create an entirely new chip for the Pixel 9 family, but it wasn't ready."

            So don't launch a new product if it's not completely ready.

              Heis, 01 Aug 2024As if G3 was groundbreaking 🤦🏻‍♂️ Google should stick to s... moreleave chip & PHONES manufacturing. “The man who chases two rabbits, catches neither.”, remember?

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                • 01 Aug 2024

                As if G3 was groundbreaking 🤦🏻‍♂️
                Google should stick to software which they're good at and leave chip manufacturing to the pros

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                  • 01 Aug 2024

                  I hope, Google should blindly use Snapdragon processors.
                  7+ Gen 3 for 'A' series and 8 gen 4 or 3 for their high end smartphones.
                  Else, google will end its smartphone business.

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                    • 01 Aug 2024

                    I was waiting for this, but now I will go for Apple.

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                      DashF, 01 Aug 2024Just use 695 lmaoLegendary comment.

                      This chip will never die!

                        and the downhill began for pixel lineup already.

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                          • 01 Aug 2024

                          "Google wanted to create an entirely new chip for the Pixel 9 family"😆
                          Yeah right, the "brand new chip" will be the Tensor G5 and it will be a modest upgrade just like the G4 compared to the G3. What reason is there to buy Pixel phones besides the cameras?

                            YUKI93, 01 Aug 2024And also the modem. There are several complaints about the ... moreIt's not built in though, it's external.

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                              • 01 Aug 2024

                              Dimensity 9400 users:
                              "I'm bigger, I'm smarter, I'm better. I'M BETTER!"
                              🚬😎

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                                Anonymous, 01 Aug 2024Scratch that, multi core only on par with d8300 while havin... moreI wouldn't be suprised at all if google cheapskates with cache

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                                  • 01 Aug 2024

                                  Let me guess a minor chipset change but a steep price increase.

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                                    justasmile, 01 Aug 2024Even Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 beats it. Imagine thatScratch that, multi core only on par with d8300 while having newer cores and a large core and slower gpu than it with worse sustained performance than even 7+ gen 3, yet alone d8300 despite one more core and g7 instead of g6

                                      Even Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 beats it. Imagine that

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                                        • 01 Aug 2024

                                        lol, it is news? people should be happy if G4 doesnt perform worse than previous generations :D