Breaking: Google Reportedly Tests MediaTek M90 Modem for Pixel 11 and Tensor G6

Google is reportedly conducting early internal testing of a MediaTek M90 modem for its upcoming Pixel 11 smartphone, which is expected to feature the Tensor G6 processor. This significant development, according to Mystic Leaks, suggests a potential shift in Google’s modem strategy, moving away from Samsung’s Exynos modems used in previous Pixel generations, including the recently released Pixel 10.

Evidence supporting these claims includes a command line screenshot displaying the ‘a900a’ baseband version and a ‘spacecraft’ bootloader, distinct from the Pixel 10’s ‘deepspace.’ The MediaTek M90 5G Modem, unveiled at MWC 2025, boasts impressive specifications such as 12Gbps peak downlink speeds, dual 5G SIM dual-active support, and AI models designed to optimize power efficiency and performance. Crucially, it also supports satellite connectivity, a feature vital for Pixel flagships.

This strategic move could address lingering power consumption concerns, with the M90 claiming an 18% reduction in average power consumption compared to past MediaTek modems. While the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10’s Exynos 5400(i) largely resolved overheating issues, a switch to MediaTek underscores Google’s continued diversification of its component supply chain. Further reports indicate the Tensor G6, codenamed Malibu, is rumored to utilize TSMC’s N3P or even a 2nm process, signaling Google’s ambition for cutting-edge performance in its next-generation silicon.

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