{"id":12825,"date":"2026-05-08T11:17:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/?p=12825"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:47:39","slug":"google-pixel-12-codename-and-chip-specs-surface-in-early-leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/google-pixel-12-codename-and-chip-specs-surface-in-early-leak\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Pixel 12 Codename and Chip Specs Surface in Early Leak"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019ve seen some early leaks in my time, but this is on another level. While we\u2019re all still gearing up for the Pixel 11 series later this year, a massive leak from MysticLeaks has already pulled back the curtain on the Pixel 12.<\/p>\n

It looks like Google is sticking to its guns. Forget third-party chips\u2014Google is doubling down on its “house-made” strategy with the Tensor G7, and I\u2019ve got the early scoop on what\u2019s coming in 2027.<\/p>\n

The “Lajolla” Connection<\/b><\/h3>\n

Following Google\u2019s tradition of naming chips after California coastal spots (like Laguna<\/i> for G5 and Malibu<\/i> for G6), the Tensor G7 is codenamed “Lajolla” (or La Jolla). It\u2019s a clear sign that Google isn’t just playing the short game; they are already deep into the development of the Pixel 12 lineup.<\/p>\n

Efficiency First: The 2nm Revolution<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve ever felt your Pixel get a little too “toasty” during a long video call, this is the update you\u2019ve been waiting for. The Tensor G7 is expected to be built on an improved 2nm process from TSMC.<\/p>\n

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    Tensor G6 (2026):<\/b> Expected to be Google’s first jump to the 2nm node.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tensor G7 (2027):<\/b> Will likely use a “refined” version of that 2nm tech.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Why it matters:<\/b> In the world of chips, “smaller” usually means “cooler” and “longer-lasting.” Refined 2nm tech should significantly boost battery life and thermal management\u2014two areas where Pixels have historically struggled against the competition.<\/p>\n

    AI Over Benchmarks<\/b><\/h3>\n

    I\u2019ll be honest with you: if you\u2019re looking for a chip that breaks world records on benchmark scores, the Tensor G7 probably won\u2019t be it. Google\u2019s philosophy hasn\u2019t changed. They aren’t chasing the ultimate raw speed of a Snapdragon or Apple\u2019s A-series. Instead, they are pouring everything into:<\/p>\n

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      Advanced AI Features:<\/b> Expect even more on-device “magic” for photos, real-time translation, and system automation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      User Experience:<\/b> Focus on how the phone feels<\/i> in daily tasks rather than just theoretical power.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What We Know (So Far)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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        Codename:<\/b> Lajolla<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Manufacturing:<\/b> TSMC 2nm (Improved iteration)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Target Device:<\/b> Pixel 12 Series (Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Release Window:<\/b> Late 2027<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        My Take:<\/b> It\u2019s bold of Google to stay this committed to their own silicon when rivals are pushing raw performance so hard. But if “Lajolla” can finally fix the thermal issues while making the AI even smarter, it might just be the “perfect” Pixel chip we\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n

        I\u2019m keeping my eyes peeled for any early engineering samples or boot logs. Are you okay with Google prioritizing AI smarts over raw speed, or is it time they started chasing benchmark trophies? Let me know what you think!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        I\u2019ve seen some early leaks in my time, but this is on another level. While we\u2019re all still gearing up for the Pixel 11 series later this year, a massive leak from MysticLeaks has already pulled back the curtain on the Pixel 12. It looks like Google is sticking to its guns. Forget third-party chips\u2014Google<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":12826,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sitemap_exclude":false,"_sitemap_priority":"","_sitemap_frequency":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17,188],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12825","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"category-mobiles"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12825"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12825\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12827,"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12825\/revisions\/12827"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12825"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}