Pixel smartphones overheat, users return devices to stores

According to leaked Google documents, the Tensor chipsets used in Pixel smartphones, although improving every year, still tend to overheat more than competitors.

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Tensor overheating issues have become the most common reason for Pixel smartphones to be returned.

In the presentation, Google presented plans to optimise Tensor chipsets, including Tensor G6.

According to official Google data, the main reason why people return Pixel phones is that the device overheats. This means that the phone becomes too hot when used. Therefore, the company decided that the new models needed to lower the temperature and increase battery life.

These problems were particularly relevant for previous versions of Tensor chips, but in newer models, such as Tensor G3, the situation has improved significantly.

The presentation provides a detailed description of Google's plans to develop new Tensor G6 (codenamed Malibu) and Tensor G5 (Laguna) chipsets. Particular attention is paid to improving thermal performance and increasing energy efficiency. In particular, it is planned to switch to more energy-efficient TSMC processes similar to those used in Apple products. The document also contains technical specifications for future chipsets.

Source: Android Authority