Updated
Updated · Android Police · Jul 17
Pixel 11a Swaps In MediaTek M90 Modem With Tensor G6, Cutting Battery to 4,870mAh
Updated
Updated · Android Police · Jul 17

Pixel 11a Swaps In MediaTek M90 Modem With Tensor G6, Cutting Battery to 4,870mAh

3 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jul 17

Summary

  • Google’s next budget Pixel is tipped to pair a MediaTek M90 modem with a Tensor G6 chip, extending earlier leaks with a fuller hardware picture ahead of launch.
  • The modem change would move Google away from Samsung hardware that previous Pixel models relied on and that had drawn criticism for performance issues.
  • Leaked specs also point to a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with 60-120Hz refresh rate, 3,350-nit peak brightness, 8GB of RAM and a Titan M3 security chip.
  • Battery capacity is said to fall to 4,870mAh from the Pixel 10a, though improved efficiency from the new chips could offset the smaller pack.
  • The report also says the Pixel 11a will get a larger selfie camera, while Google is set to unveil the main Pixel 11 lineup on August 12.

Insights

With a next-gen 2nm chip, can the Pixel 11 finally overcome its past flaws and truly challenge the iPhone?
Is using flawed flagship chips in its new budget phone a brilliant cost-saver or a risky compromise for Google?