Google has updated its hardware requirements for Gemini Intelligence, its AI suite for Android devices. The minimum on-device model required is now Gemini Nano v3, with the Pixel 11 and Galaxy Z Fold8 series being among the first to support the newer Gemini Nano 4 version. Beyond the AI chip, devices need at least 12GB of RAM, a recent flagship chipset, and support for Android 17 or later, along with a commitment to long-term software updates. AI
IMPACT New hardware requirements may influence future smartphone purchasing decisions for users seeking advanced AI features.
RANK_REASON This item details hardware requirements for an existing AI feature, not a new model release or significant industry shift.
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- Android 17
- Galaxy S26
- Galaxy Z Flip8
- Galaxy Z Fold8
- Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Gemini Intelligence
- Gemini Nano 4
- Gemini Nano v3
- Pixel 10
- Pixel 11
- Pixel 11 Pro
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold
- Pixel 11 Pro XL
- Samsung
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