The Google Pixel 10 isn’t expected to be announced until 2025, but it looks like the development process has already begun. According to this report, the company’s chipset (called Tensor G5) has reached the “top-out” stage, meaning that the design phase has been completed and it can be moved to the manufacturing phase. This development builds on previous speculation that the Tensor G5 will not be based on Samsung’s Exynos SoC, but will be fully customized by Google.
Google has completed the design process of the Pixel 10 series chipset
According to a report by Taiwanese Commercial Times, the design process of the Tensor G5 chipset is now complete and ready for production. This step, called “tape out,” is said to be important as it allows the company to manufacture and test the chipset in a foundry.
The release said the California-based tech giant has reached an agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), the foundry expected to be responsible for its production. Now that the design process is complete, the chip is ready to be manufactured, and Google will have almost a year to test its performance and capabilities or make improvements if necessary.
The Tensor G5 is said to have been developed entirely by Google, unlike the previous four generations that were based on Samsung’s Exynos chip. This exclusivity will not only allow the company to add unique features to the Pixel 10 series, but also address the shortcomings of the previous generation, particularly when it comes to battery optimization and thermal management, two issues that Google has recently brought to the forefront Smartphones have made an impact, there is an opportunity to improve them.
The next generation of Tensor G5 chips will be built using TSMC’s second-generation 3nm node (N3E), which simplifies the initial N3B process. It is commonly claimed that smaller chip size means smaller components and greater power efficiency. Additionally, this small size allows manufacturers to integrate more transistors and increase performance for computing tasks.
This chip is expected to launch in the Google Pixel 10 series next year. Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 series, scheduled to be unveiled at the Made by Google event on August 13, is said to feature the Tensor G4 chipset and will continue to be based on Samsung processors.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
