Apple A18 Bionic Vs Google Tensor G4: Which Is Better?

The recently launched iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come with the latest A18 bionic processor, which powers their performance. On the other hand, Google’s Pixel series is powered by Google Tensor G4. Built on Samsung’s 4nm technology, the Tensor G4 offers a modest performance boost over its predecessor.

In this article, we will compare the key specifications of both chipsets. Let’s dive in!

Architecture 

Apple A18 bionic is based on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm technology, while Google Tensor G4 is built on Samsung’s 4nm technology. 

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Cores

The Apple A18 Bionic features 2x performance cores and 4x efficiency cores. Whereas, Google Tensor G4 offers 1x Arm Cortex-X4 (3.1GHz), 3x Arm Cortex-A720 (2.6GHz), and 4x Arm Cortex-A520 (1.92GHz). No doubt, the Apple A18 Bionic offers superior performance in comparison to the Google Tensor G4.

 Max Frequency 

The Apple A18 Bionic is better in terms of maximum frequency rate, offering 4.04GHz compared to the Google Tensor G4’s 3.1GHz.

GPU  

Apple A18 bionic comes with a 5-core GPU (1398 MHz), whereas Google Tensor G4 offers Arm Mali-G715 (MC7) (940 MHz). In terms of GPU performance, the Apple A18 Bionic surpasses the Google Tensor G4. 

NPU

Apple A18 Bionic offers a 16-core NPU, whereas Google Tensor G4 features a Third-Gen Tensor Processing Unit. 

Modem 

The Apple A18 Bionic chipset is paired with the Snapdragon X75 modem, while the Google Tensor G4 chipset uses the Exynos 5400 modem. 

Connectivity

The Apple A18 Bionic supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB). While the Google Tensor G4 supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3. The Apple A18 Bionic is better as it includes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support, which the Google Tensor G4 does not have.