We're still savoring the arrival of the Pixel 9, but rumors about the future Pixel 10 and even Pixel 11 keep coming. As you know, Google phones are betting more and more on artificial intelligence and performance improvement, something that will continue to be key in their future models. Although these smartphones have always been known for their focus on software, we already told you that now a bigger leap is also expected in hardware, particularly in their processors, with some Tensor whose manufacturing would change who is responsible for it. But there is still more: the photography It would also receive a significant boost, with the help, of course, of the aforementioned AI.
Artificial intelligence at the forefront of Pixel cameras
It's more than obvious that Google is betting heavily on artificial intelligence and that the new series of Tensor processors will be essential to take this vision further. The idea is that advances in AI will not only improve the user experience in terms of virtual assistant, but will also have a direct impact in areas such as photography, where Pixel has been standing out significantly compared to its competitors for years.
The Pixel 10 and 11 will thus offer us a new generational leap in terms of image capture, or so it is expected, taking advantage of both the performance of the new chip and the smart capabilities that those in Mountain View work so hard on. There will be a noticeable improvement in photography and even new video capture options, with images in 4K at 60 fps with HDR support (the Pixel 9 allows up to 30 fps). The Pixel 11 would even bet on a new telephoto lens with 100x zoom and a renewed Ultra Low Light mode for low-light video recordings, where again AI would be responsible for improving the current performance of the Pixels.
We have More new features. There is talk of a tool called Speak to-Tweak or another called “Magic Mirror.” It would also be possible to create images from sketches, “Sketch-to-Image,” as CoPilot currently allows, for example, and edit videos with generative images. As for other features beyond photography and recording, the new Pixels could detect certain problems during sleep (such as sleep apnea) and even offer new, more specific and detailed metrics to athletes.
Tensor G5: The new heart of the Pixel 10
Over the past few weeks, rumors have begun to circulate aboutand the power that the next Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 will have, and everything seems to indicate Google will step up its chip development efforts. Most notably, for the first time, Tensor processors will not be manufactured by Samsung, but by Taiwan's TSMC, which could bring substantial improvements in terms of energy efficiency and performance.
The Tensor G5 that will accompany the Pixel 10, would be manufactured under TSMC's 3-nanometer technology, a radical change after several generations of processors manufactured by the Koreans. This step seems to be a Direct response to performance and efficiency issues that previous chips were dragging along. It will also include, of course, substantial improvements in terms of AI, with a 40% increase. in terms of TOPS (trillion operations per second) performance. This leap is accompanied by the integration of more cores in its processing architecture, which will allow for better management of AI-based tasks that will be executed locally on the device, without the need to be connected to the cloud.
One of the most interesting aspects of this new SoC is its graphics section. The Mali GPU, a common feature in previous Tensors, will be replaced by a GPU from Imagination TechnologiesIt would also feature virtualization capabilities, allowing accelerated graphics to be deployed in virtual environments.
Tensor G6: What we know about the Pixel 11
While the Pixel 10 promises a considerable improvement over its predecessors, rumors about the Pixel 11 aim even higher. The Tensor G6, which would be the chip that will equip the Pixel 11 in 2026, would incorporate more significant changes in its architecture. Instead of following the continuity of the Cortex that dominates the current generations, the Pixel 11 would jump directly to the Cortex-X930 architecture, which is much more efficient and powerful.
The graphics section would also evolve with the Tensor G6, since a second core will be added to its GPU, reducing energy consumption by 15% and significantly increasing the graphical power compared to the Tensor G5. In addition, the first benchmarks They speak of a performance that could significantly exceed the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, although it is always advisable to take these figures with caution until we have more concrete data.
On the other hand, the AI section of the Tensor G6 is expected to continue the evolution seen in previous generations, with special emphasis on advanced automation and predictive response. This new generation of processors would thus offer new functionalities that allow the device to learn from the habits of users. in real time to improve the user experience.