With the Tensor G5 being the very first Google-made SOC produced by TSMC, the most well-known competitor to Samsung Foundries, it seems like Google is now preparing for another major shift.

We will be straight: Tensor G6 (codenamed: Malibu) is full of surprises, including a brand-new modem, currently undergoing early internal testing.

We're talking about the - latest and greatest - MediaTek M90, unveiled at the MWC2025.

This modem is significantly faster and more energy-efficient compared to the current Tensor G5's modem, the Exynos 5400(i), featuring top-of-the-class features and record-breaking network speeds, possibly putting an end to Google Pixel's notoriously bad battery life as early as next year.


◽Latest Samsung Display M14.
◽OLED panel.
◽Up to 144Hz QHD+ with 3200Hz touch sampling.
◽Dolby Vision & HDR10+
◽CoE technology.
◽2600 nits full panel brightness.
◽6000 nits local peak brightness (for HDR content).
◽Much better power efficiency and longevity.
◽PRIVACY display feature (Flex Magic Pixel).
◽Enhanced anti-reflective properties.

⦁ Speed: UFS 5.0 bumps sequential speeds up to 10.8 GB/s, nearly double the ~5.8 GB/s of UFS 4.0 for much faster data transfer, especially for AI workloads.
⦁ Reliability: Adds integrated link equalization to improve signal quality and reduce errors.
⦁ Power & Integration: Introduces a distinct power supply rail to isolate noise between PHY and memory, making system design easier and more stable.
⦁ Security: New Inline Hashing feature boosts data security beyond what UFS 4.0 offered.
⦁ Compatibility: UFS 5.0 will be compatible with UFS 4.x hardware, easing transition.
⦁ Use cases: Optimized for mobile, wearables, automotive, edge computing, and gaming, requiring high speed with low power.

⦁ Display Type: Samsung 2K LEAD OLED, 6.85-inch
⦁ Resolution & Clarity: 2K resolution with 508 PPI density
⦁ Brightness: Peak 2600 nits, with 1 nit minimum brightness for eye comfort

⦁ Book-style fold with a 7.8-inch crease-free inner display & 5.5-inch outer display
⦁ Touch ID returns as a side button; likely no Face ID due to thickness
⦁ Dual-lens rear camera + one front camera usable folded or unfolded
⦁ Thickness: ~9–9.5mm folded, ~4.5–4.8mm unfolded
⦁ Built with stainless steel & titanium alloy hinge and casing
⦁ Battery uses high-density cells from ultra-thin iPhone 17
⦁ Timeline: Specs locked mid-2025, development starts late 2025, mass production late 2026