TECH NEWS – Google fell short with the Pixel 10, but its subsidiary, Alphabet, may be able to change that next year.
The Pixel 10 was initially tested with MediaTek 5G modems, but Google ultimately decided that using the Samsung Exynos 5400 processor was the best option for its flagship smartphones. However, the company could change course with the Pixel 11 lineup next year, bringing with it several significant improvements. Samsung was not entirely left out when Google announced the Pixel 10, as the South Korean company’s Exynos baseband chips were still used in all three flagship models. According to Mystic Leaks on Telegram, the Mountain View tech giant is conducting early tests with the MediaTek M90 for the Pixel 11 series. 9to5Google reported that a command line screenshot shows the modem version as a900a, using the spacecraft bootloader.
Since the Exynos 5400 is mass-produced using Samsung’s older 4nm technology, it is less efficient than solutions manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process. As a result, the baseband chip consumes more power and is less efficient. However, it’s worth noting that this addition solved the overheating issues seen in Google’s previous smartphones. Fortunately, using the MediaTek M90 takes things a step further. Officially announced this year, MediaTek stated that its 5G modem is capable of reaching maximum download speeds of 12 Gbps and, thanks to its UltraSave technology, can reduce power consumption by up to 18%. The new 5G modem also supports satellite connectivity, allowing Pixel 11 devices to request assistance when no cellular network is available.
We’ve also heard that Apple is ditching Intel’s 5G modems in favor of MediaTek’s, which shows that the Taiwanese company has proven its wireless solutions to be a serious force. For Google, this transition could mean better performance for the Pixel 11 series while maintaining impressive battery life and introducing several standout features. Of course, all of this depends on whether Google decides to order the M90 next year.
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