Overview
- An FCC filing reported by Android Central suggests the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will use MediaTek’s M90 modem instead of a Samsung Exynos solution, signaling a possible modem supplier change within the Pixel 11 family.
- Multiple industry reports say the Tensor G6 for Pixel 11 is being produced on TSMC’s 2nm process, which could deliver gains in energy efficiency even if raw CPU/GPU peak performance is not dramatically higher.
- MediaTek’s M90 is advertised to support peak download speeds up to 12Gbps, satellite connectivity, dual active 5G SIM operation, and AI-driven power management that could improve real-world signal and battery life.
- Leaked benchmark details indicate Tensor G6 may prioritize efficiency with a 1+4+2 CPU cluster and use an older PowerVR GPU design, which points to mixed performance trade-offs between battery life and multi-core speed.
- Google’s August 12 event is the next chance for official confirmation, and if the reports hold true the changes could resolve long-standing Pixel modem complaints and reshape Google’s relationships with suppliers such as Samsung and MediaTek.