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| The foldable Pixel uses Google's tensor chip |
The fourth beta of Android 12 refers to a device codenamed Passport. Which is likely to be the codename for the foldable Pixel device, the Pixel Fold, that Google is rumored to be preparing to release before the end of the year.
Information about foldable Pixel phones has been around for many years, and rumors have been circulating since at least 2019. But the new leak suggests that Google may announce the Pixel Fold soon.
According to the source code found in the fourth beta of Android 12, this shows that the Passport is running on Samsung's new Google Tensor processor and the phone appears to be using a Samsung modem.
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Rumors say that the foldable Pixel phone will use a 7.6-inch LTPO display and a 120Hz refresh rate, just like the Galaxy Z Fold 3.
It is not surprising. Given that Samsung is currently the leader in foldable display technology.
Google has had a lot of interaction with the company lately, working on Wear OS 3 and reportedly on the Tensor chip as well.
It's not clear if the Passport will come with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, or if Google wants to announce it later this year.
The foldable Pixel uses Google's tensor chip
Given that the company has partially shown the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The release of Passport may come as a surprise to Google's expected hardware events.
Foldable pixels also indicate better support for Android's foldable hardware interface. As technology may become more prevalent in the next few years, this is a meaningful change.
The tensioner chip makes the Pixel 6 one of the best Android phones, according to the company. In addition, it is one of the most secure mobile phones in the world.
The chip gives the company complete control over hardware and software communication methods, which could lead to improved image processing and more.
The device can also use an unknown Samsung Exynos modem. This compatible g5123b modem uses the latest Samsung 5123A processor.