That Google's Tensor G5 is a flawed SoC is no longer a matter of debate. After all, the AP excels at AI-related tasks but falls short of the competition in most other areas. Even so, a new battery endurance test for the Samsung Galaxy S26 has placed the Tensor G5 chip's copious flaws in a stark contrast.
For the benefit of those who might not be aware, Google's Tensor G5 bears the following architecture:
- An eight-core CPU
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