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Google says its Pixel 9a features an older, less powerful Exynos modem
It's an unfortunate reality, considering this modem was quite problematic before.
The device rocks the Exynos 5300 modem which, per reports from 2023, gave Pixel 8 users quite the headache with bad reception and battery drain issues. (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)During the era of Pixel 9 rumors, the Exynos 5400 modem was brought up and within that conversation was the topic of a new connectivity option. Those early rumors claimed the newer modem was not only faster but also more power efficient, potentially solving those battery drain issues.
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