The Pixel 8 series is expected to bring significant improvements, such as an upgraded Tensor chip, a flat glass panel display, longer software update lifespan, and a new camera sensor, while still being relatively cheaper compared to its competition.
The upcoming Tensor G3 chip from Google's Pixel 8 series is expected to incorporate new packaging technology, which could potentially address the overheating issues experienced with previous Tensor chips.
Google's plans for its future Tensor chips include a fully custom SoC codenamed "Redondo" for the 2025 Pixel series, as well as a smaller upgrade chip called "Zuma Pro" for the Pixel 9, but both chips will still be co-designed with Samsung's System LSI division.
Google's upcoming Tensor G4 chip, expected to launch in 2025, will not be as impressive as previously predicted, as it will still be an Exynos derivative and build upon its predecessor, the Tensor G3. Google plans to eventually build its own IP library to design a fully custom chip by 2025.
Modest design changes and improved performance are expected for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, including display tweaks, camera upgrades, and a "next-generation" Tensor G3 chip, with a rumored release date of October 11 and prices starting at $649.
The Google Pixel 9 is expected to be released in October 2024, with minor changes to components and a price range of around $799 for the Pixel 9 and $999 for the Pixel 9 Pro, while a smaller Pro model is also anticipated.
Google is set to launch the Pixel 8 Pro smartphone, featuring its own Tensor chipset for enhanced AI and machine learning capabilities and offering a seven-year support window for Android OS updates and security fixes.
The leaked retail information about the Pixel 8 Pro also revealed key specifications of the Tensor G3, including a 1+4+4 CPU layout, a 4nm process, and a Cortex-X3 flagship core.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8 Pro flagship phone, powered by the Tensor G3 chipset, has underwhelming benchmark scores compared to its competitors, but still shows a 20% improvement from last year's model.
抢占AI领域，Google发布Pixel 8和Pixel 8 Pro，搭载Tensor G3 SoC芯片。新功能包括增强的骚扰电话筛选功能，提升音频和视频质量，以及"音频神奇橡皮擦"功能。Tensor G3采用9核心CPU，支持Magic Eraser功能，同时内置12GB的RAM和Mali-G715 GPU。采用三星新款4纳米工艺，性能更高效。
The main topic of the content is the new features and specifications of Google's Pixel 8 smartphone.
The key points are:
1. Smaller display size but with the same 1,080 x 2,400 resolution and improved OLED technology for better brightness and color.
2. Larger battery and fast charging capabilities for improved battery life.
3. Upgraded rear camera with advanced features and improved camera software powered by the new Tensor G3 chip.
Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2400 chipset is predicted to be significantly less powerful than Apple's A17 Pro chipset, as well as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, highlighting Samsung's ongoing struggle to match the performance of its competitors.
Samsung unveiled the Exynos 2400, their next-generation flagship smartphone processor, which offers 70% faster CPU performance and 14.7x faster AI processing than its predecessor, the Exynos 2200, along with impressive raytracing capabilities and Generative AI performance.
Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2400 chip offers 70% faster CPU performance and up to 14.7x faster AI processing than its predecessor, featuring a new CPU core layout and an AMD RDNA 3-based Xclipse 940 GPU, and will be fabricated on Samsung's advanced 4nm LPP node.
The Pixel 8 Pro has undergone a teardown, revealing concerns about its ability to manage heat and the absence of a vapor chamber cooling system, relying instead on graphite and copper. Additionally, questions arise about the performance, efficiency, and stability of the Tensor G3 SoC. Despite these concerns, the device offers impressive camera samples and AI features.
Google has released the source code for the Pixel 8 series, confirming that the lower frequencies of the Tensor G3 SoC were intentional to prioritize battery efficiency over peak performance.
The biggest hardware upgrade on the Pixel 8 series is Google's new "Actua" displays, which surpasses its competitors in terms of brightness, colors, and panel quality, earning them the top ranking for smartphone displays by DXOMark.
The Pixel 8 supports display mirroring via USB-C, a feature that was previously locked but can now be enabled through a shell command on rooted Tensor G3 devices, suggesting that Google may bring proper Desktop mode support to all Android devices in the future.
