While Google’s next Tensor chipset in the Pixel 11 series isn’t expecting to be a gamechanger by any means, it sounds like it will be right on the bleeding edge, as a new report claims Tensor G6 will be the first to adopt TSMC’s 2nm process, beating even Apple to the punch.

For the most part, Tensor G6 looks like a pretty good, though not all that exciting of an upgrade. New CPU cores and an outdated (but improved) GPU are claimed in leaks, as well as some other upgrades to the security chip, modem, and more.

Economic Daily News reports that TSMC’s 2nm process is being used for Tensor G6, making the Pixel 11 the first series of smartphones to hit the market with this new process. That’s usually held for the latest iPhone, but Apple’s September release gives Google a month of exclusivity. Apple’s A20 chips as well as next-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek Dimensity flagships will also be adopting TSMC’s 2nm process, the latter showing up in devices late this year and into early 2027. Apparently, those chips will use an extension of TSMC’s new process which offers even better performance and efficiency.

Google has officially confirmed an August 12 event to launch the Pixel 11 series, with the new devices leaking more frequently at the moment. Just this morning, we first reported on Amazon listings that revealed Google’s new colors and confirmed some apparent price hikes too.

• Google announces August 12 event for Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5
• Yes, the Pixel 11 will be more of the same, for better or worse [Video]
• No, that probably wasn’t Pixel 11’s ‘Glow’ at I/O – ‘Pixel Ultra meeting’ anyone?

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