Google Pixel 9 series model tipped to launch with Tensor G4 SoC, spotted in Geekbench

Google Pixel 9 series will introduce three new models, including a standard version and a Pro variant
An undated image of Google Pixel 8. — Google
An undated image of Google Pixel 8. — Google

Google Pixel 9 series is expected to make its debut as the successor to the Pixel 8 lineup, which was launched in October 2023 featuring a base Pixel 8 and a Pixel 8 Pro model. Reports suggest that the upcoming series will introduce three new models, including a standard version and a Pro variant. 

While details about the third model remain unconfirmed but may have been spotted online. A new Google device recently appeared on a  site and is speculated to be the third Pixel 9 model.

Gadgets360, citing MySmartPrice, reported that a smartphone named Google Tokay has surfaced on the Geekbench 5 database. The listing indicates a single-core score of 1082 points and a multi-core score of 3121 points for the device. However, the report adds that the validity of these results is notably lower scores compared to the Pixel 8 models so it should not be considered as a legitimate result.

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The Geekbench listing reveals the Google Tokay model featuring an octa-core chipset, with four cores running at 1.95GHz, three at 2.60GHz, and one at 3.10GHz. Speculations suggest it could be powered by the Tensor G4 chipset, paired with a Mali G715 GPU and 8GB of RAM, running on the Android 14 operating system.

The upcoming Google Pixel lineup is rumoured to include a base Pixel 9 model codenamed 'komodo' and a Pixel 9 Pro model codenamed 'caiman.' While little information is available about the third model, speculations hint that it could be the mystery third Pixel 9 series device.

Previously, leaked images of the Google Pixel 9 and renders of the Pixel 9 Pro surfaced online. These images show devices with flat sides, departing from the design of their predecessors and resembling the iPhone 15 series. Additionally, the models showcase a more compact camera island housing a triple rear camera setup.