The Tensor G5 might not be fabricated by Samsung anymore as Google looks to cement its business relationship with TSMC for up to five years, but that does not mean the Korean giant will not have some part that is integrated with the Pixel 10 family. According to the latest leak, the upcoming flagship series will not feature a MediaTek 5G modem, but an Exynos one, and the disappointing aspect of this information is that it will be the same chip used in the Pixel 9 range.
Exynos 5400 5G modem is apparently making a return to the Pixel 10 series, despite Google’s Tensor G5 expected to be mass produced on TSMC’s 3nm process
Earlier, a leak showing a Design Verification Test prototype of the Pixel 10 Pro was doing the rounds online, with the device sporting a thinner chassis, but an exceptionally large camera bump. We also reported that the Tensor G5 would feature an 8-core CPU cluster, but the app providing these details had mistakenly mentioned the SoC’s lithography as 5nm instead of 3nm. Now, 9to5Google has spotted some crucial internal specifications regarding the 5G modem, with the Exynos 5400 said to be a part of the innards. This part was identified by the term ‘g5400’ and was discovered using the DevCheck Pro app.
Previously, Google was said to switch to MediaTek for its advanced baseband chips as it aimed to prioritize efficiency. Unfortunately, the latest leak reveals that this is not the case, as the older Exynos will make its way to the Pixel 10 family, hinting that Google might be observing some cost-saving measures. The positive attribute of the Exynos 5400 is that it mitigates the overheating issues that previously plagued the Exynos 5300 found in older Pixel handsets, but it cannot be ignored that Google is not even attempting to compete with its rivals head-on by employing the latest parts in its upcoming smartphones.
Perhaps Google had some leftover Exynos 5400 inventory that it wanted to repurpose for the Pixel 10 series, or maybe Samsung gave the Mountain View giant an offer that was too attractive to ignore. Perhaps the Pixel 11 launch should bring something different to the table.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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