The Tensor G5 chip in the Google Pixel 10 will be manufactured by TSMC, not Samsung

According to media reports, the upcoming Tensor G5 chip in Google Pixel 10 will be manufactured by Taiwan’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which will be the company’s first chip produced without the involvement of South Korean tech giant Samsung. Meanwhile, the G4 Tensor for the upcoming Google Pixel 9 will continue to be manufactured by Samsung, albeit with minor improvements, according to a report by Android Authority.

Evidence found in public databases confirms the rumors and provides insight into the upcoming chipset. The packing list for the sample Tensor G5 chip shows the codename “Laguna Beach” along with the abbreviation “LGA,” the report added. Previously, Google used abbreviations such as “WHI” for Whitechapel (Tensor G1) and “ZPR” for Zuma Pro (Tensor G4). The manifesto includes references to TSMC and InFO POP, a packaging technology exclusive to TSMC, further confirming the rumors.

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Even though the Google Pixel 9 hasn’t been launched yet, the switch to a TSMC-made chip in the Pixel 10 suggests promising developments in upcoming Google devices. Details regarding the performance and specifications of the Tensor G4 will be revealed closer to its likely launch in October this year.

Google LLC from Taiwan was identified as the exporter, and Tessolve Semiconductor from India was identified as the importer. Tessolve specializes in semiconductor solutions, pointing out that Google subcontracts tasks previously performed by Samsung.

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Successful completion of tests, including SLT (system level test), confirms basic functionality. Given that it takes approximately 16 months for the chip to be officially unveiled, early sampling is necessary to ensure that the platform is prepared in advance.

The chip is marked as version “A0”, which suggests that it is an initial version with future iterations expected. “OTP, V1” means this is the first version of one-time programmable data, allowing Google to adjust the chip’s parameters without changing its structure. Additionally, “NPI-OPEN” denotes an early sample in the new product launch phase, indicating continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.