Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Wins Key Approval
▼ Summary
– A device believed to be the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, model number GZDQ6, passed through the FCC ahead of the Made by Google event on August 12.
– The FCC listing confirms the device supports 5G (including mmW), satellite connectivity, NFC, UWB, Thread, and wireless charging.
– The device was tested in both “Open mode” and “Closed mode,” confirming it is a foldable phone.
– FCC documents mention MediaTek in an RF Exposure test, supporting rumors that Google is switching from Samsung’s Exynos to a MediaTek modem for Tensor.
– No other Pixel 11 series devices have appeared at the FCC yet, but they are expected soon.
A new Google device has just cleared the FCC, and all signs point to it being the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. This marks the first Pixel 11 series phone to receive certification ahead of the Made by Google event, which is scheduled for August 12.
The listing appears under the model number GZDQ6, a designation previously linked to the upcoming foldable. The FCC categorizes it simply as a “phone,” but the documentation reveals the full suite of modern connectivity features. That includes 5G band support, 5G mmW, satellite connectivity, NFC, UWB, Thread, and wireless charging.
One of the strongest indicators that this is indeed a foldable device comes from the testing procedures. The FCC notes that the device was evaluated in both “Open mode” and “Closed mode,” a requirement for verifying frequency and gain performance across different physical configurations. A volume control test even specifies that “the device supports both closed-mode and open-mode user scenarios during voice calls.” That leaves little room for doubt.
Perhaps the most intriguing detail is the potential shift in modem supplier. Rumors have long suggested that Google would move away from Samsung’s Exynos modems for its Tensor chips, opting instead for MediaTek. The FCC documents lend weight to that speculation, explicitly referencing MediaTek in an RF Exposure test. If confirmed, this would be the first time Google uses a MediaTek modem in its flagship lineup.
Beyond these highlights, the filing offers few additional surprises. We expect the remaining Pixel 11 series devices to appear at the FCC in the coming days or weeks.
(Source: Droid Life)
