Pixel 10 Samsung modem news is confirmed! New FCC filings confirm Google’s new Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL abandon Tensor’s classic modem for Samsung’s Exynos 5400. The switch, hinted at in previous Tensor G5 chip rumors, hints at Google’s move to better 5G performance and efficiency. With launch weeks away, the change may fix connectivity problems that have plagued previous Pixels.
Why the Pixel 10 Samsung Modem Matters
Leaked FCC files examined by Android Authority indicate the “g5400” baseband identifier—a clear reference to Samsung’s Exynos 5400 modem. This corroborates Mystic Leaks’ Tensor G5 prototype report, which describes a 2+3+2+1 core configuration (Cortex-X4/A725/A520). Samsung’s modem promises improved speeds, improved heat dissipation and battery life, and answers fan frustration with earlier Pixel devices.
Aside from connectivity, filings verify top-of-the-line features:
- Pro Models: Wireless charging, Wi-Fi 6E, Thread support, and UWB for precise tracking.
- Satellite SOS: All three models include non-terrestrial network (NTN) capabilities, giving extended emergency features in dead zones.
- Tiered Offerings: Base Pixel 10 drops Thread/UWB, presumably to cap expenses but maintain upgrades that are required.
Google’s use of a Pixel 10 Samsung modem also suggests greater hardware-software harmony. Previous Exynos modems in Galaxy phones provided impressive real-world performance, prefiguring smoother 5G handovers and less “signal drop” occurrences. This might make the Pixel 10 line a reliability standard.
