Samsung Reportedly Secures First 2nm Chip Order From Japanese Startup Who Decided To Forego TSMC

The Tensor G4 will likely be powering the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro later this year, and while Google’s chipsets have historically delivered poorer performance and efficiency metrics compared to the competition, the upcoming chipset is rumored to receive a few upgrades. Going on the path of the Exynos 2400, a new report says that the Tensor G4 will be treated to FOWLP or ‘Fan out Wafer Level Packaging.’ While we have discussed the advantages of using this technology, let us inform readers who are hearing about it for the first time as its benefits might compel them to upgrade to the Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 Pro later this year.

Samsung has been reported on a few occasions to be struggling with its 3nm GAA yields, and while the logical move might have been to find ways to improve that percentage, the Korean foundry is making a monumental leap towards mass producing its 2nm node. However, according to one update, the company is not actually pursuing the production of 2nm wafers but has labeled its second-generation 3nm technology with the same name. Naturally, this can cause confusion for Samsung’s clients and mislead them into thinking that they are receiving wafers on a cutting-edge manufacturing process.

For the past three years, we have been greeted with the Pixel design that always somehow manages to light a smile on our faces, with the exterior shell being a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, that air turns rancid in a snap as the pleasing aesthetics of Google’s flagship or mid-ranged smartphone family are not aligned with the company’s silicon vision. With the Tensor G3 being yet another disappointment compared to the competition, will we finally see the Tensor G4 turn over a new leaf when powering the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro? Our rumor roundup discusses the upcoming SoC’s specifications, potential features, and everything else you might want to learn, so let us get started.

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