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Pixel 10 may use MediaTek modem to improve battery life and heat management
Google’s Pixel phones have faced challenges with their modems, especially in the earlier models using Samsung components. Overheating and poor signal performance were major issues for the Pixel 6. While Google improved this gradually with Tensor G2 in the Pixel 7, Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8, and Tensor G4 in the Pixel 9, the modems still lag behind competitors.
According to a new report from Android Authority, Google is planning a major change for its Pixel 10 series. Instead of sticking with Samsung, Google reportedly plans to use a MediaTek modem—specifically the MediaTek T900—to address heat and battery efficiency concerns.
The MediaTek T900 is a new, yet-to-be-released modem based on MediaTek’s “M85” generation. It is expected to support the upcoming 3GPP Release 17 5G standard, which brings improvements in efficiency and connectivity.
Google reportedly considered Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 modem, but cost and efficiency may have influenced the decision to go with MediaTek. Battery life is a top priority for Google, as documents suggest, and MediaTek’s modem could offer better power efficiency compared to Samsung’s current options.
While it’s unclear how the MediaTek T900 will perform compared to Qualcomm modems, Google’s switch signals its commitment to improving battery life, heat management, and overall user experience for the Pixel 10 series.