Pixel 11 FCC paperwork adds support to Tensor G6 modem change
FCC certification documents for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold suggest that Google may switch from Samsung to MediaTek for its modem hardware in the upcoming Tensor G6 processor. This potential change is expected to improve power efficiency compared to previous generations of Google's custom chips.
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0 • Google Follow us on Google Discover Add us as preferred source TL;DR Rumors dating back to last fall have suggested that Google could move from Samsung to MediaTek for the Tensor G6’s modem. Earlier today, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s certification paperwork was published by the FCC. A reference to MediaTek algorithms in an RF component test seems to add credence to the idea of the Tensor G6 making just that switch.
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