… If you're coming from an older phone, you'll absolutely notice upgrades. The Tensor G4 chipset may not be the latest Google has to offer, but it runs circles around the Tensor G2. …
… 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. …
… The risk gets worse when the modem is built into the same die as the main processor, which is the setup Samsung used in its Exynos-based Tensor chips. If Google really does move to a discrete MediaTek modem, that could also improve separation between the modem and the rest of the platform. …
… As previously rumored, Google also plans to use MediaTek's newest M90 modem on the Tensor G6 , replacing the power-hungry Exynos modem found in current Pixel phones. …
… Google upgraded the modem on the Pixel 10a. Even though it has a Tensor G4 chipset, it features the newer Exynos 5400 modem. …
… Leaning on Samsung Exynos modems led to weak-signal battery drain and unreliable hotspot behavior. The Tensor G6 finally ditches Samsung for a MediaTek . A phone modem is always working. …
… If the Tensor G6 performs well, I'll consider the Pixel 12, but I won't bet on the first iteration. Rumored hardware upgrades are unnecessary Nothing to see here The aforementioned Titan M3 chip can power advanced security features, such as face unlock. …
… Solid connectivity is a must for a smartphone, and if you experience poor modem performance, it also affects battery life. Despite still being powered by a Tensor G4, the Pixel 10a gets an upgrade to the Exynos 5400 modem. …
… More importantly, the Tensor G6 will mark Google's complete shift away from Samsung for its SoC , as it will seemingly switch to a newer MediaTek M90 modem. …
… There are rumored upgrades across the board that make me hopeful, including the new Tensor G6 built on TSMC's 2nm process , which should further improve both performance and efficiency while hopefully putting the overheating issues behind us. Google is also expected to switch to a MediaTek modem . …