For years, Google built Pixel phones around Samsung’s Exynos modem a component that consistently underdelivered on 5G stability, heat management, and battery efficiency compared to the Qualcomm modems used by Samsung’s own Galaxy S series. Leaks confirmed in February 2026 now suggest Google plans to replace the Samsung modem entirely with a MediaTek M90 modem for the Pixel 11 series a shift that would represent the most significant internal architecture change in Pixel’s history. Sources say this one swap, if confirmed, fixes the most persistent technical criticism in every Pixel review from the past three generations.​

Why MediaTek M90

The MediaTek M90 modem brings sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G support, dual-SIM dual-active capability, and most intriguingly reports suggest possible satellite connectivity support for the Pixel 11 series.

Faster 5G stability means fewer dropped connections in crowded areas like airports and stadiums. Insiders suggest switching from Samsung’s modem to the M90 also improves heat generation management significantly directly addressing the thermal throttling problem that affected Pixel 9 Pro performance during extended video recording and gaming sessions.​

Google Pixel 11 Pro Leak: Full Rumoured Specs

Here is everything leaked sources have confirmed or strongly indicated as of February 2026:

• Chipset: Google Tensor G6 — built on a 2nm manufacturing process (up from 3nm in Tensor G5)
• Modem: MediaTek M90 — replacing Samsung Exynos modem for the first time
• RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB — UFS 4.0
• Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz LTPO, 3000+ nits peak brightness
• Main camera: 50MP primary sensor
• Ultrawide: 48MP
• Telephoto: 48MP, 5x optical zoom
• Front camera: Not publicly disclosed
• Battery (Pixel 11 Pro): 4,870 mAh
• Battery (Pixel 11 Pro XL): 5,200 mAh
• Wired charging (Pro): 30W
• Wired charging (Pro XL): 45W
• Wireless charging: 15W–25W with Qi2 support
• Security chip: Titan M3 (new generation)
• OS at launch: Android 17
• Software support: 7 years of OS and security updates​

The Tensor G6 Chip

The Tensor G6 moves to a 2-nanometre manufacturing process a step down from the 3nm process used in the Tensor G5 that powered the Pixel 10 series. Sources say the 2nm process delivers an estimated 15% better single-core performance and 11% better multi-core performance over the previous generation, while consuming meaningfully less power under the same workload. Insiders suggest the primary beneficiary of the 2nm jump is not raw speed it is sustained performance, meaning the Pixel 11 Pro holds its top speeds during long gaming sessions and video recording without the thermal throttling that degraded Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 Pro performance under stress.​

Titan M3: The Security Upgrade Nobody Expected

The second surprise buried in the February 2026 leak cycle is Google’s confirmed inclusion of the Titan M3 security chip the latest generation of the dedicated hardware security module that protects encryption keys, sensitive transactions, and biometric data at the silicon level.

Sources say the Titan M3 represents a meaningful upgrade over the Titan M2 in its ability to protect against side-channel hardware attacks a type of security threat increasingly relevant as AI-powered devices carry more sensitive personal data on-device.

T3 specifically flagged this as Google’s most significant security architecture improvement in the Pixel line since Titan M was first introduced.

Camera System: What Leaks Say

The Pixel 11 Pro’s triple camera system follows a configuration that matches the highest-resolution setup Google has ever shipped in a slab flagship:

• 50MP main sensor — same resolution as Pixel 10 Pro but with improved computational photography processing through Tensor G6
• 48MP ultrawide — significant jump from the 10.5MP ultrawide in some Pixel 10 configurations
• 48MP 5x telephoto — maintains the 5x optical zoom while upgrading the sensor resolution substantially
• AI camera features rumoured to include: Video Relight (changes lighting in already-recorded clips), Ultra Low Light Video processed entirely on-device, Cinematic Blur at 4K/30fps, and 100x Super Zoom via machine learning
• Reports suggest Video Boost — Google’s most powerful video processing pipeline — will receive a major generational update on Pixel 11 Pro​

Display and Build

The Pixel 11 Pro reportedly carries a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and peak brightness pushing above 3,000 nits matching the display specification tier occupied by the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple iPhone 17 Pro.

Insiders suggest Google also refined the Pixel 11 Pro’s flat-edge design language with slimmer bezels and a repositioned camera bar that sits lower and less prominently than the Pixel 10 Pro’s distinctive rear module. Not publicly disclosed is any confirmed IP rating change, though reports suggest IP68 or better remains standard across the Pro lineup.​

Battery and Charging: A Long-Overdue Fix

The Pixel 11 Pro XL’s 5,200 mAh battery paired with 45W wired charging represents a meaningful correction from the Pixel 10 Pro XL which shipped with a 5,060 mAh cell but only 30W wired charging, drawing frequent criticism from reviewers who noted that slower charging undermined the otherwise competitive battery capacity.

Sources say the Pro XL’s jump to 45W wired and 25W wireless charging with Qi2 finally brings the Pixel in line with what OnePlus, Samsung, and Xiaomi have offered at lower price points for years. Insiders suggest the charging speed upgrade was specifically driven by consumer survey data from Pixel 10 owners who ranked slow wired charging as their top hardware frustration.​

Software: Android 17 and 7 Years of Updates

Every Pixel 11 series phone will ship with Android 17 out of the box the first device lineup to launch on the new major OS version. Google confirmed 7 years of OS and security updates for the Pixel 11 series a commitment that matches Apple’s support window and beats Samsung’s 7-year pledge on Galaxy S26 by arriving with a generation newer base OS.

Reports suggest Android 17 brings deep changes to Gemini AI integration, including persistent in-call real-time translation, live Meeting Recap, and on-device AI processing for features that Pixel 10 required a network connection to complete.​

The Pixel 11 Lineup

Sources say the full Pixel 11 lineup for 2026 includes four distinct models:

• Pixel 11 — 6.3-inch display, dual camera, 12GB RAM — entry flagship for everyday users
• Pixel 11 Pro — 6.7-inch display, triple 48-50MP camera, 16GB RAM — for photographers and creators
• Pixel 11 Pro XL — 6.9-inch display, same Pro camera specs, 5,200 mAh battery — for power users who want the longest battery life
• Pixel 11 Pro Fold — 8.0-inch inner display, full flagship triple camera (first time matched to slab Pro), internally codenamed “yogi” — for productivity users who have been waiting for a Pixel foldable that does not compromise on cameras​

Expected Price and Launch Window

• Pixel 11 Pro expected price (US): $999 to $1,099 — broadly consistent with Pixel 10 Pro pricing
• Pixel 11 Pro XL: Reports suggest $1,099 to $1,199
• Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Estimated $1,799 to $1,899 for base 256GB configuration
• Expected launch event: Mid-to-late August 2026 — Google’s annual summer hardware event
• India availability: Reports suggest September 2026 — consistent with Pixel’s India launch cadence
• Not publicly disclosed is any official Google statement confirming specifications, pricing, or launch date​

Pixel 11 Pro vs Pixel 10 Pro: Upgrade Case

Spec	Pixel 11 Pro (Leaked)	Pixel 10 Pro
Chip process	Tensor G6, 2nm	Tensor G5, 3nm
Modem	MediaTek M90	Samsung Exynos
RAM	16GB	16GB
Security chip	Titan M3	Titan M2
Battery	4,870 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	30W wired, 12W wireless
Main camera	50MP	50MP
Telephoto	48MP 5x	48MP 5x
Ultrawide	48MP	10.5MP
Software support	7 years	7 years

Google quietly fixing the modem problem that every Pixel reviewer flagged for three consecutive generations is either the most sensible decision the company has ever made or the most overdue one.
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