Qualcomm says Apple C1 isn’t even in same league

New iPads This Week Aren't Equipped With Apple's C1 Modem for 5G
Apple debuted its custom-designed C1 modem in the iPhone 16e last month, as part of a multi-year plan to transition away from Qualcomm
Apple’s iPhone C1 5G modem is here: What does it mean and what comes next?
Macworld Almost hidden within the announcement of the iPhone 16e, Apple dropped something of a bombshell: It is producing its own 5G modems now. This has of course been rumored for a long time, and has frankly taken longer than expected;
Qualcomm says Apple C1 isn’t even in the same league as its new X85 modem
During the Mobile World Congress 2025, Qualcomm unveiled its new X85 5G modem with an integrated 5G AI processor and called out Apple's C1.
Qualcomm introduces X85 chip, says it leaves Apple's new C1 modem far behind
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, speaking to CNBC in an interview, claimed that the X85 modem would create a 'huge delta' between its performance and Apple's C1 chip.
Apple built its own C1 modem for the iPhone 16e — here's where it really shines
Not doing things by halves, Geekerwan first used a synthetic cell tower broadcasting inside their labs to test the iPhone 16e against the regular iPhone 16’s Qualcomm modem, and have reassuring news for those looking to pick up the cheaper handset in the future.
iPhone 17 said to use MediaTek 5G modems instead of Apple’s C1 chip
Phone 17 5G modems will be made by MediaTek, as Apple moves away from Qualcomm. Future iPhones will use Apple's solutions instead.
Everything we know about Apple’s C1 5G modem in iPhone 16e
At the heart of the system, the C1 (Cellular 1) chip first appears in the iPhone 16e. It is also expected to debut in other Apple devices in the coming months and will likely see use across all or most of the iPhone range by this time next year. Apple calls it “the most power efficient modem ever in an iPhone.”
Why Qualcomm CEO isn't worried about Apple making its own modems
At Mobile World Congress 2025, Qualcomm introduced its latest X85 5G modem. It’s fast, with peak speeds of 12.5 Gbps up and 3.7 Gbps down, and includes AI features to improve performance in areas with weak signals.
Qualcomm Claims New X85 Modem Creates 'Huge Delta' in Performance Versus Apple
Qualcomm believes its latest X85 5G modem will set a "huge delta" between the performance of high-end Android devices and Apple
Qualcomm Sets The Bar For Apple, CEO Says X85 Modem Will Greatly Outperform Apple’s New In-House...
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon told CNBC that the latest modem will significantly outperform Apple's newly launched modem. Amon highlighted that Qualcomm's X85 integrates AI to enhance signal performance,
Qualcomm swears it’s not worried about Apple making its own iPhone modems
Even though the two companies have a testy relationship, Apple has historically relied on Qualcomm for modems. The C1 chip in the iPhone 16e is Apple’s first step toward breaking up with Qualcomm. Qualcomm,
How Fast is Apple's First-Ever 5G Modem? The Results Are Surprising
Phone 16e reviews are now out, and Apple's custom-designed C1 modem has been put to the test. The results so far are quite ...
Apple is on a mission to develop more of its silicon in-house: Here’s what’s next
In 2027, Apple aims to roll out its third modem, code-named Prometheus. The company hopes to top Qualcomm with that component ...
Samsung’s $400 Galaxy A36 makes the iPhone 16e look overpriced
Samsung just announced its new budget phones that are more affordable than Apple’s new iPhone 16e, and they pack more cameras ...
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Apple iPhone 16e's C1 5G Modem Offers These 2 Features That Make It Better Than All iPhones
The Apple-made C1 chipset is making waves in the industry, and only two weeks in, it is already said to be better than ...
iPad Air 2025 vs iPad Air 2024 – is Apple's new tablet worth an upgrade?
Apart from one notable update, Apple’s latest slim tablet shares the same features as lower-priced models, including last ...
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Apple's Base iPad Now Has Double the Storage
Apple took a minute to announce an all-new iPad Air with its powerful M3 chip built for Apple Intelligence, and a new Magic ...
Apple iPad Air with M3: How it compares to fifth-gen model with M1 chip
While the design and features remain largely unchanged from last year's M2-powered iPad Air, the latest model marks a ...