It’s no secret that Google’s Tensor chips, while improving annually, have had a bit of a heating problem. This issue has even led to a lot of Pixel phone returns, according to Google’s own data. However, it appears that Google may have heard our cries for cooler Pixels and will be doing something about it just in time for the Pixel 11.
Additionally, it looks like Google is also aware of how important battery life is to their user base. They know it drives user loyalty and keeps us buying Pixels, so they want to fix that too So, what’s the plan? Well, the Tensor G6, codenamed “Malibu,” will also be addressing that. According to the aforementioned leaked document, Tensor G6 is going to be built using a much more efficient process, which should help keep things cool and save battery life.
It should be noted that this is the same process that Apple uses for their chips, so that fact can guide our expectations. The leaked slides also mentioned the Tensor G5, codenamed “Laguna.” While there weren’t as many details about this chip, it sounds like it will also have some improvements in the heat and battery life departments.