Despite prior reporting, a leak shows that Google's Pixel 10 will still use an Exynos modem in its Tensor G5 SoC.
  • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    2 days ago

    The modem in my 9 Pro XL has been completely fine since I bought the thing last year.

    Time will tell as it ages.

  • biscuit@lemdro.idEnglish
    61·
    3 days ago

    I have a Pixel 7 and haven’t really ever noticed issues with my modem. Has it gotten noticeably worse in later models or something?

    • Turret3857@infosec.pubEnglish
      2·
      3 days ago

      As far as in later models, no, but there was a noticeable shift in coverage for me going from a Samsung S10 to a Pixel 4a and I dont feel its gotten any better with my current 6a. Its my understanding that the pixels have been using shittier modems

      • biscuit@lemdro.idEnglish
        2·
        3 days ago

        I had a Pixel 3 before the 7, and basically just Nexus phones before that. Sounds like maybe I’m just used to this particular shortcoming of Google’s hardware! 😅

        • Turret3857@infosec.pubEnglish
          1·
          3 days ago

          Its possible, it also depends on your location & what carrier you use at that location. entirely possible that you may never notice it. I’m in a densely populated area where I had the chance to notice the difference when I switched due to the high amount of cell towers in the area and how I use my phone when Im out