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Google lists first Gemini Nano 4 phones, requires Nano 3 for Gemini Intelligence

Google’s ML Kit GenAI documentation now lists the first devices running nano-v4, 9to5Google reports. The list covers the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, plus Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.

The same documentation sets Nano v3 or greater as the requirement for Gemini Intelligence, Google’s on-device feature set. According to the report, that requirement first appeared in May 2026, was removed, and has now been reinstated. Listed hardware requirements include 12 GB or more of RAM, a qualified flagship system-on-chip, five or more OS upgrades and six years of security support.

Gemini Intelligence features named in the report include Rambler and Proactive Assistance on Pixel 11, and task automation across more than 40 apps on Samsung’s foldables.

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