Google Is Already Working on the Pixel 11, and a New Rumor Points to a Key Spec Upgrade
Google tests MediaTek M90 modem with AI-powered efficiency and 12Gbps speeds for Pixel 11, aiming to improve battery life and connectivity over Samsung’s Exynos modems.
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Google Said to Be Testing ‘More Efficient’ MediaTek Modem for Pixel 11 Series
Google could finally make the switch from Samsung Foundry to MediaTek for the modem in the Pixel 11 series. As per claims, the purported flagship will use a MediaTek M90 modem, which was introduced at MWC 2025. It is said to offer faster networking speeds, lower energy consumption, AI enhancements. The modem is expected to be integrated into the Tensor G6 SoC that wil…Google could finally make the switch from Samsung Foundry to MediaTek for the …
Google Could Bring A Major 5G Modem Upgrade To The Pixel 11 Series, Something It Should Have Done With The Pixel 10
The Pixel 10 was previously reported to be tested with MediaTek’s 5G modems, but Google ultimately decided that it was best if it stuck with Samsung’s Exynos 5400 for its flagship smartphones, for whatever reason. However, the company could finally bring the upgrade to the Pixel 11 family next year, and with it, we should witness a slew of improvements, which are discussed below. MediaTek’s M90 5G modem offers better performance and efficiency i…
Google may finally dump Samsung modem for Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip
For years, the Google Pixel series has faced a recurring challenge: stellar software experience often held back by inconsistent hardware performance. Not only have Tensor chips been consistently less powerful than their competition, but they also lacked connectivity performance and battery efficiency. While Google made a major move by shifting its core Tensor G5 manufacturing to TSMC, the modem—a critical piece of hardware—remained tethered to S…
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