{"slug": "gemini-intelligence-requires-gemini-nano-3-google-lists-first-nano-4-phones", "title": "Gemini Intelligence requires Gemini Nano 3, Google lists first Nano 4 phones", "summary": "Google has updated its developer documentation to list the first devices running Gemini Nano 4, including the Pixel 11 series and Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip8, Z Fold8, and Z Fold8 Ultra, while restoring the 'Nano v3 or greater' requirement for Gemini Intelligence features on Android. The spec list also mandates 12GB+ RAM, a flagship chip, and 5 OS upgrades, with Gemini Intelligence now supporting over 40 apps on Samsung's latest foldables and debuting Rambler and Proactive Assistance on the Pixel 11 series.", "body_md": "Following the launch of the Pixel 11 series, Google has updated its developer documentation for Gemini Nano 4.\n\nThe first “nano-v4” devices launched in recent weeks from Google and Samsung.\n\n**Google**: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold** Samsung**: Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra\n\n[This list](https://developers.google.com/ml-kit/genai#:~:text=vivo%20X300%20Pro-,nano%2Dv4,-Google%3A%20Pixel%2011), which was updated yesterday, is aimed at app developers, but there is some development on the consumer Gemini Intelligence front.\n\nGoogle recently updated the list of [required specs on android.com](https://www.android.com/gemini-intelligence/#voice-to-text:~:text=Gemini%20Intelligence%20features) to bring back the “Nano v3 or greater” mention. That line [first appeared in May](https://9to5google.com/2026/05/15/gemini-intelligence-android-spec-requirements/) after The Android Show: I/O Edition, but it was then removed.\n\nGemini Intelligence features are only available on Android devices with the most advanced capabilities and spec requirements\n\n- Nano models on device AI (integrate AI Core + Nano v3 or greater)\n- Media performance (latest): spatial audio, low light, hdr; gaming: annual GGI + driver updates\n- 12GB+ RAM\n- Qualified SOC (flagship chip)\n- Quality in Field: Meet SLOs (e.g., crash rate) in 2026. Further enforced in 2027\n- Quality at Launch: pass test suite on A17+\n- OS: 5 upgrades, AVF, pKVM\n- Security: 6 yrs, quarterly\n\nGemini Intelligence officially launched last month on Samsung’s latest foldables with expanded task automation that now supports over 40 apps. On the Pixel 11 series, Google debuted Rambler and [Proactive Assistance](https://9to5google.com/2026/08/19/pixel-11-pro-initial-review/) (previously Magic Cue).\n\nIt remains to be seen whether the Pixel 10 or Galaxy S26 series will officially get Gemini Intelligence, while we wait for [Create My Widget](https://9to5google.com/2026/05/12/gemini-intelligence-announcement/). Google previously said that these new features would roll out in waves.\n\n*FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.* [More.](https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate)\n\n[our homepage](http://9to5google.com/)for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Google on\n\n[exclusive stories](https://9to5google.com/feature/exclusive/),\n\n[reviews](https://9to5google.com/guides/reviews/),\n\n[how-tos](https://9to5google.com/guides/how-to/), and\n\n[subscribe to our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/9to5google)", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/gemini-intelligence-requires-gemini-nano-3-google-lists-first-nano-4-phones", "canonical_source": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/27/gemini-intelligence-nano-4/", "published_at": "2026-08-27 21:59:06+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-27 22:20:16.925344+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["artificial-intelligence", "ai-products", "ai-infrastructure"], "entities": ["Google", "Samsung", "Pixel 11", "Galaxy Z Flip8", "Galaxy Z Fold8", "Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra", "Gemini Nano 4", "Gemini Intelligence"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/gemini-intelligence-requires-gemini-nano-3-google-lists-first-nano-4-phones", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/gemini-intelligence-requires-gemini-nano-3-google-lists-first-nano-4-phones.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/gemini-intelligence-requires-gemini-nano-3-google-lists-first-nano-4-phones.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/gemini-intelligence-requires-gemini-nano-3-google-lists-first-nano-4-phones.jsonld"}}