# Is the Pixel 11's Tensor G6 actually a good upgrade from the G5? I crunched the numbers

> Is the Pixel 11's Tensor G6 actually a good upgrade from the G5? I crunched the numbers Aug 15, 2026 — 7:00 AM ET Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series last week, powered by its new Tensor G6 processor.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/tensor-g6-deep-dive-3695968/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a805828c4ca639e12336ebc)
- **Published:** 2026-08-15
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #apple #pixel #google #ai #pixel-11
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a805828c4ca639e12336ebc

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