Google Pixel 9 will get an upgraded modem
- Before switching to the Tensor chipset, Google used a Qualcomm modem courtesy of the Snapdragon chipset.
- Right after shifting to in-house Tensor chipset, which is based on Exynos, the company started using Samsung modems on its Pixel line of phones.
- The current range of modems on Pixel phones reportedly suffers from slower connections and is less power efficient.
- Android Authority reports That the Pixel 9 series will be equipped with a new modem, which will provide better connectivity performance.
- The new modem will be accommodated with the new Tensor G4 chipset, which is expected to launch in the upcoming line of Pixel hardware, including the Pixel 9, Pixel Fold 2, and Pixel Tablet 2.
- The same modem will be used on other products like the Pixel Fold 2 and the rumored Pixel tablet with 5G networks.
The new modem will reportedly receive software-level improvements such as adding support for the 3GPP Rel.17 5G spec. this will bring satellite connectivity, As previously reported, Pixel products will feature a new “Satellite Gateway” app that will be used via emergency SOS. The new modem will still be supplied by Samsung and will be denoted as 5400 compared to 5300 on the existing Tensor G3 chipset.
What improvements the new modem will bring in terms of hardware is something we need to wait and see. In addition to the new modem upgrades, Google is expected to move to TSMC-made Tensor chipsets in 2025.
