If you’ve ever wished your phone’s internet could be as fast as your impatience, MediaTek has something to show you. The company just pulled the wraps off its M90 5G-Advanced modem, and it’s got some serious upgrades under the hood. This modem isn’t just about raw speed—though, with peak download speeds of up to 12Gbps, it’s clearly got that covered. The MediaTek M90 is built to make your phone’s 5G connection smarter, more efficient, and even aware of how you’re using your device. Yes, it’s kind of like your phone just got a little bit of a brain upgrade.
A Smarter, More Efficient 5G Experience
At the core of the MediaTek M90 is the brand’s new Modem AI (MMAI) technology. No, this isn’t some marketing gimmick—it’s an AI-driven system that helps optimize power consumption and performance by recognizing your data habits. In other words, it learns when to push full speed ahead and when to pull back to save battery life.
One of the highlights is Smart Antenna Technology, which uses AI to analyze how you hold your device and adjust connectivity accordingly. Whether you’re streaming a game while lying in bed or awkwardly holding your phone for better reception in a basement, this modem can recognize those scenarios and adapt. MediaTek says this tech alone can boost data speeds by up to 30% while keeping connections stable.
What’s in It for You?
Let’s put this into real-world terms. If you’re constantly juggling video calls, streaming 4K content, and downloading massive files, the MediaTek M90 can handle it without breaking a sweat. And if you’re traveling, its dual 5G SIM support means you can keep two networks active at once, ensuring you’re always connected—even if one carrier decides to have a bad day.
For those who love specs, the modem supports sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G (which, in simple terms, means it works with both the wider coverage but slightly slower 5G and the ultra-fast, shorter-range 5G). MediaTek is also throwing in satellite connectivity (NTN), so if you ever find yourself in the middle of nowhere without a cell tower in sight, your phone could still have your back for basic communications.
Power Efficiency That Doesn’t Kill Your Battery
We’ve all been there: You’re out and about, relying on 5G for everything, and suddenly, your battery percentage plummets. MediaTek is tackling that problem with its UltraSave technology, which reportedly cuts power consumption by up to 18% compared to its previous-gen modem. That means you get all the speed without your battery waving the white flag before lunchtime.
Tested and Ready to Go
If you’re wondering whether this is all just theoretical, you should know that the MediaTek M90 has already been put to work in real-world trials. In collaboration with big names like Verizon, Samsung, Telstra, and Ericsson, they’ve already hit impressive speeds—like 11.6Gbps in testing with Keysight and 5.5Gbps peak download speeds in carrier aggregation trials. Translation: This isn’t just lab talk; it’s happening in the real world.
When Can You Expect It?
Engineering samples of the Mediatek M90 will be available in the second half of 2025. That means you won’t see this modem in devices right away, but by late 2025 or early 2026, you can expect smartphones and other connected devices to start showing up with MediaTek’s latest and greatest under the hood.
If you’re tired of sluggish mobile internet, battery-draining connections, and unreliable 5G performance, keep an eye on the MediaTek M90. It’s shaping up to be the upgrade to make your next phone feel noticeably faster, smarter, and better at keeping up with your on-the-go lifestyle.
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