Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 series could become the first smartphone lineup to feature a 2nm chipset. According to recent reports, the new Tensor G6 processor will be built on TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing process. It will allow Google to beat Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek to the milestone.
The Pixel 11 series is set to launch on August 12. Since Qualcomm, Apple, and MediaTek are expected to announce their next flagship chipsets in September, Google could become the first company to launch a commercially available smartphone powered by a 2nm SoC.
The Tensor G6 is said to be manufactured by TSMC instead of Samsung. A move to the 2nm process is expected to improve both performance and power efficiency. While the exact performance gains will only be known after launch, the smaller manufacturing process should help deliver better battery life and improved thermal management.
Another major upgrade could come in the connectivity department. An FCC filing for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold suggests that Google is replacing Samsung’s Exynos modem with MediaTek’s M90 modem across the Pixel 11 lineup.
The MediaTek M90 modem supports download speeds of up to 12Gbps. It also brings support for satellite connectivity and dual active 5G SIMs. The modem change could improve network reliability and power efficiency, areas where previous Pixel phones have often faced criticism due to Samsung’s modem.
The switch to a MediaTek modem also marks a notable change for Google’s Tensor-powered smartphones, which have relied on Samsung modems since the first Pixel Tensor devices.
Google has not officially confirmed the Tensor G6 chipset or the modem details. However, the recent leaks and regulatory filings indicate that the Pixel 11 series could bring significant hardware improvements over its predecessor.
Google will officially unveil the Pixel 11 lineup at its Made by Google event on August 12, where the company is expected to reveal the complete specifications and features of the new smartphones.
