Google released the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but one thing is certain: both phones will be powered with Google Tensor, its in-house SoC. This could be the key to making the Pixel 6 an excellent Android phone. Google claims that Tensor was designed for how people use their phones now and in the future, but the company isn't giving any details until the Pixel 6 launches later this fall. We don't have much information about the new chip. However, some clues tell us how the chip was made and what it will look like on the spec sheet.Google Tensor: What do we know?Source: Sundar PichaiIt seems like Google has decided to make its own smartphone chip. This is because they want this new generation of Pixels to be better. The company is proud of features such as the Pixel's amazing camera and on-device translation for language are both important because they are popular with Pixel users. Google's Tensor chip was designed to improve Pixel features. Google claims that Tensor was designed to make Pixel features better. This means that users will have access to new features and improvements to the ones they already know. This is not surprising as this isn’t the first chip Google created to improve on-device computing. We’ve already seen the Pixel 2 ship with the Pixel Visual Core, and the Pixel 4 with the Pixel Neural Core. Both were created to boost machine learning on-device using Google's algorithms. We also know that Tensor will be able to use the Titan M2 module as its "security core". These will make the Pixel 6's hardware security more robust. This means that your phone will have strong hardware cryptography support. Only you can access the data. Google isn't done with Qualcom. Another thing we know is the fact that Google still relies on Qualcomm. According to a Qualcomm spokesperson, Walter Bloomberg, a financial analyst, stated that Qualcomm will continue to collaborate with Google on future and existing products that are built on Snapdragon platforms. This could mean that the cheaper Pixel a series phones will still be powered by mid-range Snapdragon chips. However, Qualcomm supplies SoCs for wireless routers and wireless earbuds. You won't see a Tensor chip from Google for Nest Audio anytime soon. Google Tensor: What do we not know?Source: GoogleEverything, except for what Google has to share about machine learning being used to unlock more features, is just an assumption. While we are aware that Google is "building" chips, we don't know much about core design, GPU fabrication or any other details. We don't know a lot right now. This is important, especially for those who love the many apps on Google Play. Google Tensor is a special design that focuses heavily on machine learning and artificial intelligence, which Google uses in its own services and features. Google Play apps depend on good smartphones in all other areas. Google could build a mid-range chip and rely on machine learning and computational modeling to deliver the best Pixel experience. The Pixel experience is only one part of the equation. If I had to guess (and I am guessing right now), I would guess that Google uses standard ARM core designs, an ARM Mali GPU, in conjunction with in-house processors to handle special Pixel functions and features. You can imagine an Exynos CPU last year with Google's magic added on. This will be very close to my guess. Although rumors suggest that Samsung may be fabricating the Tensor we aren't sure. It doesn't matter what this means for the end-user. Google Tensor: When will it be available?
