With the Pixel 10 just over a month old, details about its successor are beginning to emerge. Reports suggest that Google’s upcoming Tensor G6 chip, which will power the Pixel 11 series, may feature a MediaTek modem instead of Samsung’s Exynos.
According to tipster Mystic Leaks, Google is conducting early internal tests using the MediaTek M90 5G modem for the Pixel 11 and Tensor G6. A command line screenshot shared online shows the baseband version listed as “a900a” and a bootloader name “spacecraft,” succeeding the Pixel 10’s “deepspace.”
MediaTek first introduced the M90 5G modem at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 last February. The chip supports peak downlink speeds of up to 12Gbps, dual 5G SIM dual-active functionality, and AI-driven power efficiency optimizations. It also includes satellite connectivity support, a key feature for modern flagship devices.
While MediaTek did not disclose the modem’s manufacturing process, it is expected to rival Samsung’s Exynos 5400i, which was built on a 4nm process and used in both the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10. The M90 reportedly offers an 18 percent reduction in average power consumption, which could further address overheating and efficiency concerns seen in earlier Pixel models.
The switch to MediaTek could signal Google’s continued move away from Samsung’s foundry. The Tensor G6, internally codenamed “Malibu,” is also rumored to use TSMC’s N3P or 2nm process, depending on final production timelines. Internal documents leaked in late 2024 suggested the chip would use a 1+6 core configuration, but updated reports from mid-2025 hint at a possible 2nm upgrade for improved performance and energy efficiency.
Engineering samples of the M90 are expected in the second half of 2025, aligning with the anticipated development schedule for the Tensor G6 and Pixel 11 series.
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