Google Pixel 9 Leaks: Tensor G4 Chipset Specs Unveiled—Is It Good?

Google's next-generation smartphone, Pixel 9, is slowly getting new information and leaks about what to expect from it, and this new Tensor G4 chipset specsheet adds more to what we know.

This new chip for the Pixel series will follow up on Pixel 8's Tensor G3 chip, offering higher numbers from benchmark tests and other metrics compared to the old chips.

However, there is still much to consider regarding the improvements and upgrades to the Pixel 9 series, especially as on-device AI is expected.

Google Pixel 9 Leaks: Tensor G4 Chipset Specs Unveiled

New information on the Pixel 9 was leaked by a Russian source (Rotzeked) after it was tested on the AnTuTu benchmark, according to Android Police. It was spotted using the latest Tensor G4 chipset, the renowned self-made SoC series from Google, which started with 2021's Pixel 6 and is the main semiconductor that powers the smartphone lineup.

The base Pixel 9 version achieved 1.07 million points on the benchmark, while the Pixel Pro reached 1.14 million points. The Pixel 0 Pro XL scored the most, with 1.17 million points.

It was said that these numbers are not far from Pixel 8's base benchmark test at 900,000, attributing it to the ARMv9-A core architecture that Google used for the new processor.

Is the Pixel 9 Better Than the Pixel 8 Series?

Tensor G4 offers a Cortex-A4 3.1GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores 1.95GHz and is regarded as minor power boosts only for the Pixel 9. However, this is not yet a defining moment for Pixel 9, as it could get better over time, especially once it finally releases later this year.

Users may wait for the Pixel 9 or opt for the cheaper mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 8A, which was only recently released.

Google's Pixel 9 Leaks

First, a new AI assistant, Pixie AI, will bring its capabilities and features to the device's users. Reports claim that Google's Gemini AI will power it, which touts its multimodal model.

A recent leak from earlier this year also details what to expect from the revamped design of the Pixel 9 series, one that would take a new route compared to all other Pixel devices from Google.

These leaks claim that it will revamp the rear camera bump, which will no longer extend to its edges. The Pixel 9 will also feature a flat-edged device that will leave behind its curved body but will feature rounded corners.

Of course, there were also talks that this will be Google's first smartphone with on-device AI, similar to what leakers said about Apple's iPhone 16.

The Pixel 9's chipset will feature the Tensor G4, its next-in-line SoC that will power the next-gen smartphone. While it only features small changes for the device, it is yet to prove itself once users get more hands-on, especially with its AI capabilities.