A new Google Pixel device has appeared on Geekbench, sparking curiosity and excitement among tech enthusiasts. The device, codenamed “Tokay”, is believed to be either a variant of the upcoming Pixel 9 series or the successor to the Pixel Fold, both of which are expected to launch this fall with the new Tensor G4 chipset.
“Tokay” is the name of a large gecko species found in Asia and some Pacific Islands, which fits Google’s pattern of using reptilian codenames for devices that share the same chip. For instance, the Pixel 9 series is rumored to have codenames like “Komodo” and “Caiman” for the regular and Pro models, respectively. This suggests that “Tokay” could be another member of the Pixel 9 family, possibly the smaller sized Pixel 9 Pro that has been previously leaked.
However, there is also a chance that “Tokay” could be the Pixel Fold 2, the second generation of Google’s foldable smartphone. According to some sources, Google has decided to delay the release of the Pixel Fold 2 from June to fall, so that it can match the Pixel 9 series in terms of chipset and features. This would address one of the main complaints of the Pixel Fold users, who felt left out when the Pixel 8 came out with AI capabilities that their device did not support.
The Geekbench listing of “Tokay” reveals that it has 8GB of RAM and runs on Android 14, the latest version of Google’s operating system. It also shows that it has an octa-core CPU with a prime core clocked at a fast 3.10GHz, which indicates a significant improvement over the Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 chip. However, the Geekbench 5 scores of “Tokay” are not very impressive, which could mean that it is still in development or testing.
Of course, all of this is based on rumors and speculation, and nothing is confirmed until Google makes an official announcement. Until then, we can only wait and wonder what “Tokay” really is, and what other surprises Google has in store for us this fall.