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I can forgive the Tensor G6's performance if the Pixel 11 delivers on these things

… With the Tensor G6, Google is switching from the Exynos modem to the MediaTek M90. Hopefully, this change will prove more valuable than a jump in CPU performance. The MediaTek modem is significantly more power-efficient and promises better mobile connectivity. …

Aug 19, 2026 · Rajesh Pandey

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The Pixel 11a just became the Pixel 11 phone I actually want to buy

… Next, the switch to a MediaTek modem . This is the new modem across the Pixel 11 range, and it's a welcome change. A MediaTek modem should go a long way to fixing the overheating and efficiency issues that have plagued Pixel phones since the Tensor G1-equipped Pixel 6. …

Aug 13, 2026 · Jon Gilbert

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Budget Android phones are finally getting flagship AI — if manufacturers don't cut corners everywhere else

… The main change is in the NPU, where MediaTek paired the existing NPU 880 with a dedicated Large Language Model Booster. …

Jun 6, 2026 · Ben Khalesi