Mystery Google device with Tensor G4 chip spotted on Geekbench 5

It's rumor season again for Google Pixel devices and so far it hasn't disappointed. As rumors began to swirl around the upcoming Pixel 9 and Pixel Fold 2, both of which are expected to release this fall with the latest Tensor G4 chipset, a mysterious new device has appeared on Geekbench that many believe could be one of these two. devices.

Codenamed “Tokay”, which in nature is the name of a large gecko native to Asia and some Pacific islands, this new device has 8GB of RAM and runs on the latest Android 14. As reported by GSMArene (via MySmartPrice), the Geekbench 5 scores themselves weren't particularly impressive. However, there has been some interest in the CPU configuration, with an octa-core processor and a main core clocked at a fast 3.10 GHz. This definitely hints at an upgrade over the Pixel 8's Tensor G3 chip.

There's also the intriguing codename “Tokay” to consider. Google loves to match the code names of devices using the same chip, and with the Pixel 9 the series would have code names like “Komodo” for the Pixel 9 and “Caiman” for the Pro model, speculation is ripe that it could be a third Pixel 9 variant – perhaps the smallest size Pixel 9 Pro who has already been the subject of rumors.

As Google is known to have already changed codenames, there is also speculation that this could be the company's next foldable, the Pixel Fold 2. Rumor has it that he could fall alongside the Pixel 9 series in the fall, rather than in June like last year. In addition, this change would take place so that the panel model and the foldable model could this time share the same chipset, and therefore share the same functionalities. Having lower specs on the original Pixel Fold was a major problem for its users once the Pixel 8 launched and received AI features that Pixel folding users have not yet received.

All that being said, it should also be noted that this is pure speculation at this point. Until an official announcement is made, we can't say for sure what the name “Tokay” represents or what chip it houses. In the meantime, we will continue to enjoy technology and the possibility of new devices that we become obsessed with.