The Tensor G4 will barely be an improvement over the Tensor G3 that powers the Pixel 8.
Google’s Pixel phones have never been known for their performance and the Pixel 9 series is going to be no different. While Pixel users have learned not to expect blazing-fast speeds, the Pixel 9 could still disappoint a bit.
Google initially wanted to equip the Pixel 9 family with a fully custom chip but since that chip isn’t ready yet, the company will reportedly opt for a semi-custom SoC called Tensor G4 co-designed with Samsung. And while the Tensor G4 will reportedly switch to a different configuration and employ new cores, the fact that it’s codenamed Zuma Pro makes you wonder if it’s merely a slightly updated version of the Tensor G3, which is known as Zuma.
According to a new report from Android Authority, the two chips have a lot in common and the Tensor G4 will barely be any faster than the Tensor G3, which fuels the Pixel 8.
