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Pixel 11 FCC paperwork adds support to Tensor G6 modem change
Android Authority • • general
Key Points:
- Google is rumored to switch from Samsung's Exynos modem to a MediaTek modem, specifically the MediaTek M90, for the Tensor G6 chip in the upcoming Pixel 11 series.
- The Pixel 11 Pro Fold's recent FCC certification documents include references to MediaTek algorithms in RF component tests, supporting the rumor of this modem change.
- This potential shift aims to improve power consumption and overall performance compared to previous Tensor chips using Samsung modems.
- Google’s Tensor processors, while designed in-house, rely on external IP for key components like the GPU and modem, with this change marking a significant update in the modem supplier.
- The FCC documentation provides concrete evidence that the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and likely the Pixel 11 series, will incorporate MediaTek technology, confirming months of speculation ahead of the devices' expected launch next month.
