Google's Tensor G6 chipset to debut on TSMC's 2nm process ahead of Apple
Google plans to launch the Pixel 11 series with its Tensor G6 processor, the first smartphone chip built on TSMC's 2nm technology, giving it a brief lead over Apple’s upcoming devices.
Google is set to introduce the Pixel 11 smartphones on Aug. 12, featuring the new Tensor G6 system-on-chip. According to a report from Economic Daily News, the Tensor G6 will be manufactured using TSMC's 2-nanometer process, making it the first mobile processor to adopt the technology. Apple is expected to use the same process for its A20 chip in the September iPhone launch, giving Google a short period of exclusivity.
The G6 is described as an incremental upgrade, with new CPU cores, an improved GPU, and enhancements to the security module and modem. Other flagship chipmakers, including Qualcomm and MediaTek, are also slated to use TSMC's 2nm node later in the year, with some variants employing an extended version of the process for higher performance and efficiency.
Google has confirmed the Aug. 12 event and has already listed new color options and pricing details for the Pixel 11 series on retail sites.
"The Tensor G6 will be the first smartphone chip built on TSMC's 2nm process, giving us a brief lead before Apple's release," the report noted.