Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 could become the first smartphone to feature a processor built using TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing technology, according to recent industry reports. If the reports prove accurate, Google could introduce the new chip before Apple unveils its next-generation iPhone lineup.
Although the details remain unofficial, the expected launch has generated significant interest across the smartphone industry.
Tensor G6 Reportedly Built on TSMC’s 2nm Process
Industry reports suggest that Google’s next-generation Tensor G6 processor is being manufactured using TSMC’s N2 process.
The chip is expected to power the upcoming Pixel 11 series.
Google has already scheduled its next Made by Google hardware event for August 12, 2026, where the Pixel 11 lineup is widely expected to make its debut.
However, Google has not officially confirmed the processor’s manufacturing process.
Google Could Launch Before Apple
Apple’s upcoming A20 and A20 Pro chips are also expected to use TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing technology.
However, the iPhone 18 Pro series is reportedly scheduled for release in September 2026.
If Google launches the Pixel 11 before Apple’s next flagship devices, it could become the first company to release a smartphone powered by a TSMC-built 2nm processor.
Such a development would be notable because Apple has traditionally been among the first companies to adopt TSMC’s newest chip manufacturing technologies.
Final Chip Technology Remains Unconfirmed
Despite the reports, Google has not officially confirmed that the Tensor G6 will use the N2 process.
Earlier industry reports suggested that the company might instead rely on TSMC’s N3P 3nm process.
Therefore, the final manufacturing technology will remain uncertain until Google officially announces the processor or independent hardware analysis confirms its specifications after launch.
TSMC’s 2nm Technology
TSMC confirmed that its N2 manufacturing process entered volume production during the fourth quarter of 2025.
The new technology introduces the company’s first generation of nanosheet transistors.
According to TSMC, the process is designed to deliver improved performance while increasing power efficiency compared with earlier manufacturing nodes.
Not the First 2nm Smartphone Processor Overall
Some reports have described the Tensor G6 as the world’s first mass-produced 2nm smartphone processor. However, that claim requires important clarification.
Earlier in 2026, Samsung introduced the Exynos 2600, which is manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s own 2nm process. The processor powers selected Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus models.
Therefore, the Tensor G6 would not be the world’s first 2nm smartphone chip overall.
Instead, if the reports are accurate, it could become the first commercially available smartphone processor manufactured using TSMC’s 2nm technology.
For now, these specifications remain based on industry reports. Google is expected to reveal the complete details during its August 12 launch event.
