After Huawei, Google plans to debut Pixel 10 series with ‘self-developed’ chipset

Huawei is well-known for using its self-developed Kirin chipset in its devices and it looks like Google will follow the same path with the debut of Pixel 10 series. The details reveal that the U.S. tech maker is working on its independent chips.

So far, Google has relied upon Samsung to produce brand-new chipsets for its flagship devices. The latest example is the Pixel 9 series which is hearsay to equip the Tensor G4 processor – jointly developed by Google and Samsung, based on Exynos.

But things are expected to turn around with the Pixel 10 series which could use a self-developed chipset by Google, just like Huawei Kirin. The U.S. tech giant has already handed over an independent chip to KYEC in Taiwan.

Notably, Google is planning to switch to TSMC, parting its ways with the South Korean company. The new processor – Tensor G5 codenamed ‘Laguna’ is likely to root over a 3nm process technology and may release in 2025.

As per the details, the company will begin the in-house testing of the new chipset by the middle of this year. The focus of the making will continue to be based on AI capabilities with more efficiency and modern performance.

Huawei Kirin:

Just like Google, the Chinese tech giant used to depend on TSMC for its chip production. However, the U.S. ban forced the company to look for other alternatives on the home ground. As of now, the company is joining hands with SMIC to introduce beneficial Kirin processors.

Huawei devices like Mate 50 and P60 series equip Snapdragon chipsets. Although, Huawei Mate 60 appeared as a turning point in the industry with the Kirin 9000s processor. In addition, the tech giant introduced the Nova 12 lineup with overclocked Kirin chips. Following suit, Google is trying to fit into the self-developed chips trend.

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