Apple C1 vs Qualcomm Modem Performance [Speedtest]

Apple finally launched its long-awaited in-house 5G modem, the C1, in the new iPhone 16e. This marks a shift away from Qualcomm, its long-standing modem supplier. With early adoption underway, Ookla's Speedtest Intelligence offers an early look at how this new modem stacks up against the iPhone 16, a device with similar specs but a Qualcomm Snapdragon X71 5G modem.The analysis, based on data from March 1 to March 12, 2025, highlights key performance differences across AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile networks. Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 share the A18 SoC and a 6.1-inch display, but the 16e lacks mmWave 5G support, a first for a U.S.-market iPhone. Ookla's findings show the C1 modem delivers mixed results depending on the carrier, but perhaps better results than initially expected.Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:Apple Studio Display On Sale for $1249 [Lowest Price Ever]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

Mar 19, 2025 - 18:00

Apple C1 vs Qualcomm Modem Performance [Speedtest]

Apple finally launched its long-awaited in-house 5G modem, the C1, in the new iPhone 16e. This marks a shift away from Qualcomm, its long-standing modem supplier. With early adoption underway, Ookla's Speedtest Intelligence offers an early look at how this new modem stacks up against the iPhone 16, a device with similar specs but a Qualcomm Snapdragon X71 5G modem.

The analysis, based on data from March 1 to March 12, 2025, highlights key performance differences across AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile networks. Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 share the A18 SoC and a 6.1-inch display, but the 16e lacks mmWave 5G support, a first for a U.S.-market iPhone. Ookla's findings show the C1 modem delivers mixed results depending on the carrier, but perhaps better results than initially expected.

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