Confirmed: The Pixel 9 phones have a new modem, and that’s a big deal
Does this mean unreliable cellular connectivity is a thing of the past on Pixels?
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- The Google Pixel 9 phones are equipped with the Exynos Modem 5400.
- This is an upgrade over the Exynos Modem 5300 seen in the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 phones.
- In addition to enabling satellite connectivity, Samsung says the new modem is faster and more efficient than the old one.
One of the biggest historical weaknesses with Google’s Tensor-powered Pixel phones has been the modem. The Pixel 6 series was a major low point, as these phones had notoriously unreliable connectivity and poor battery life. Subsequent phones have offered improved reception, and we can confirm that the Pixel 9 series brings a new modem to the table.
We were able to verify via the Device Info HW app that the vanilla Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold are powered by the new Exynos Modem 5400. Check out the screenshot below via the standard Pixel 9. The baseband section lists a “g5400c” part number that corresponds to the Exynos Modem 5400. By contrast, the Pixel 7 Pro mentions a “g5300q” part number that corresponds to the older Exynos Modem 5300.
