Google’s Pixel phone lineup has performed admirably in recent years, but there has always been a feeling that the phones’ raw power is lacking. With the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, that problem may be at least partially resolved.
The Tensor G4 chipset that these phones are anticipated to run on will be manufactured using Samsung’s most recent 4nm process, which is also the process used to make the Exynos 2400 chipset found in some Samsung Galaxy S24 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus models, according to a report on the Korean website Financial News (via GSMArena).
Although the design will undoubtedly differ, this process should mean that the Tensor G4 will outperform the Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 series in terms of performance and heat dissipation. It does not, however, imply that the Tensor G4 will match the Exynos 2400 in terms of raw power.
Extended lifespan and continuous performance
All of those are noteworthy improvements, particularly as it will be preferable to avoid the Pixel 8 model’s overheating and frequent reports of it running hot. Apart from any additional performance improvements from this chipset, keeping it cooler will also help to prevent it from slowing down, thus that should boost performance in and of itself.
Naturally, increased power efficiency should also contribute to the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro’s longer battery life. Although the existing models have good battery life, more endurance is always a good thing.
It’s unclear if all of this will be sufficient to match the power of devices like the Samsung Galaxy S24 or iPhone 15 Pro, but if this claim is true, the Pixel 9 line should be a significant improvement over the Pixel 8 at the very least.
However, we don’t anticipate the Google Pixel 9 to be released until October, so we won’t know how powerful it is just yet.