The Google Pixel 9 could fix the Pixel 8’s biggest flaw
Could this be the Tensor chipset we’ve been waiting for?
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In recent years,Google’s Pixel line of phones has impressed in most areas, but one aspect that’s always felt lacking is their raw power – and that issue might be at least somewhat addressed with theGoogle Pixel 9and Pixel 9 Pro.
According to a report on Korean siteFinancial News(viaGSMArena), the Tensor G4 chipset that we’re expecting to power these phones will be made usingSamsung’s latest 4nm process – the same process used for the Exynos 2400 chipset found in someSamsung Galaxy S24andSamsung Galaxy S24 Plusmodels.
Now, this process doesn’t mean the Tensor G4 will match the Exynos 2400 for outright power, since the design is sure to differ, but it should mean that it will benefit from improved heat dissipation, along with improved power efficiency and better performance, compared to the Tensor G3 in thePixel 8line.
Sustained performance and longer life
Those are all notable upgrades, especially as there have been numerous reports of Pixel 8 models running hot, and in some cases even overheating, so avoiding that with the new model will be desirable. Keeping it cooler will also help to prevent it slowing down, so that in itself should boost performance, aside from any other performance gains from this chipset.
And of course, better power efficiency should help to improve the battery life of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. The current models already offer respectable battery life, but even greater stamina will always be beneficial.
Whether all of this will be enough for the Pixel 9 line to match the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S24 oriPhone 15 Profor power remains to be seen, but it should certainly be a substantial upgrade on the Pixel 8 at least, assuming this report is accurate.
We’re not expecting the Google Pixel 9 to launch until October though, so we won’t find out how powerful it truly is for quite a while yet.
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James is a freelance phones, tablets and wearables writer and sub-editor at TechRadar. He has a love for everything ‘smart’, from watches to lights, and can often be found arguing with AI assistants or drowning in the latest apps. James also contributes to 3G.co.uk, 4G.co.uk and 5G.co.uk and has written for T3, Digital Camera World, Clarity Media and others, with work on the web, in print and on TV.
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