Overview
- An FCC filing reported by Android Central shows the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will use MediaTek’s M90 modem rather than Samsung’s Exynos modem, confirming a near-term component change for that model.
- MediaTek’s M90 is reported to support up to 12Gbps 5G, satellite connectivity, dual active 5G SIM and AI-driven power management, features that target both faster connections and better battery efficiency.
- The filing reinforces earlier supply-chain reports that Google is moving modem sourcing away from Samsung, a shift that could extend across the Pixel 11 family and alter Google’s long-term hardware partnerships.
- Separately, industry reports claim the Tensor G6 will be manufactured by TSMC on a 2nm node but that detail is not independently confirmed and leaked benchmarks suggest a '1+4+2' CPU layout and an older PowerVR GPU that favor energy efficiency over peak multi-core and GPU performance.
- For Pixel users the practical stakes are concrete: a new modem could improve signal strength and battery life, and the Pixel 11 launch timeline means more official confirmations or updates are likely in the coming weeks.