Google's Tensor processors debuted with the Pixel 6 series in 2021 and have been a mainstay of Pixel devices ever since. While the processors can't compete with Qualcomm's Snapdragon series in terms of performance, Tensor remains at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) integration and optimization for everyday use.
Real experience and ease of use
The Tensor G4 , which is featured in the Pixel 9 series, is Google's most powerful smartphone to date. The processor provides faster app launch, smoother multitasking, and greater power efficiency. Google's goal is to develop capabilities that best suit the user's everyday needs.
Advantages of artificial intelligence
Tensor G4 excels in AI tasks, especially with support for the Gemini Nano model. With the new technology, the Pixel 9 series provides simultaneous processing of data in different formats (text, video, audio), which is useful for things like real-time translation and photo enhancement.
Improving connectivity and efficiency
The use of the Exynos 5400 modem in the Tensor G4 provides improved network stability and lower power consumption. Although it is still weak compared to Snapdragon modems, many of the problems of previous generations of Tensor have been eliminated.
Customer reviews
Users note the Tensor G4's advantage in photography, which is achieved with the help of Google's algorithms. However, the processor has some difficulties when performing games: frame drops and thermal management problems are possible during graphic games.
Future prospects
Google is already working on the Tensor G5 processor, which is expected to be released in the Pixel 10 series. Creating a completely new chip and manufacturing it at TSMC means further improvements in the processor's power and efficiency.
Tensor's unique approach to processor design gives Google's devices a unique place in the use of AI. Although Tensor cannot compete with high-end processors in some parameters, it is still unique in terms of practical benefits for everyday use.
