The Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip isn't 2nm despite the rumors — opening the door for iPhone 18 Pro
Despite rumors, the new Pixel 11 series features a 3nm processor meaning its not as boosted as expected.
Rumors surrounding the Pixel 11 series have come in two forms: annual claims of new features and more specific, often accurate details. One such rumor suggested that the Tensor G6 chip in the Pixel 11 series would be manufactured using TSMC's 2nm process, which would have given Google an early advantage over Apple. However, Google VP of Hardware Peng Yu-chun revealed in an interview with Chinese publication CNA that the G6 chip is, in fact, built on TSMC's 3nm process.
Despite not being the first smartphone to use a 2nm chip, Google claims the Tensor G6 offers several upgrades. These include 25% faster web browsing, 15% quicker app launches, and 50% more TPU compute. Additionally, the G6 features an upgraded Titan M3 security chip, which has been rumored and should enhance the phone's security. The chip also enables an upgrade in the Image Signal Processor, supporting new Night Sight and claimed upgraded digital zoom.
The promise of a 2nm process was largely due to its potential for increased nodes, efficiency, and power upgrades. Pixels have historically lagged behind Apple and Samsung's flagship phones, and the possibility of a 2nm chip might have helped close that gap. However, recent Geekbench listings have raised concerns about the Pixel 11's CPU performance, with scores significantly lower than Samsung's S26 Ultra. This may continue to be a weakness for Google's latest flagship device.
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