Google to Launch First Smartphone Using TSMC 2nm Chips

Google is preparing to launch the Pixel 11 series on August 12, 2026, featuring the Tensor G6 processor. The Tensor G6 is expected to be the first smartphone chip mass-produced using TSMC's N2 2nm process, which entered volume production in the fourth quarter of 2025. This development breaks the industry trend of Apple typically being the first customer for TSMC's leading-edge technology.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro lineup, utilizing the A20 and A20 Pro processors, is expected to adopt the 2nm process in September 2026, approximately one month after the Pixel launch. Other competitors, including Qualcomm and MediaTek, are also not expected to bring 2nm-based chips to market until September 2026. While Samsung Electronics released the 2nm Exynos 2600 in its Galaxy S26 series earlier in 2026, that chip utilized Samsung's own foundry process rather than TSMC's N2 technology.

Additionally, FCC filings indicate that the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will shift from Samsung modems to MediaTek's M90. This change is expected to enable satellite connectivity and 5G speeds reaching 12GBps. Google has not officially confirmed the manufacturing process for the Tensor G6.