The Pixel 9 is expected to improve upon the Pixel 8's battery longevity with potential enhancements brought by the new Tensor G4 chip and optimizations in power efficiency1. While specific details are not yet confirmed, it is anticipated that the Pixel 9 may offer a more reliable battery performance, addressing one of the main concerns of Pixel users.
The Tensor G4 chip is expected to improve the Pixel 9's performance slightly, with a new 1+3+4 core configuration featuring a Cortex-X4 core at 3.1GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.95GHz. While the performance gains are not major compared to the Pixel 8's Tensor G3, the G4 is said to offer better power efficiency and may bring improvements in AI capabilities.
Yes, the Pixel 9 is expected to offer improved heat management compared to the Pixel 8. This would allow the device to maintain peak performance for longer periods, providing a smoother and more consistent user experience, especially during resource-intensive activities such as gaming and video editing.