The iPhone 16 Pro should give you faster 5G speeds thanks to a modem upgrade
We're still waiting for confirmation, but the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are thought to be using the older Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 modem for connectivity – that's the same mod
Apple’s 5G Modem
Apple's in-house 5G modem lacks mmWave support, although its internally designed WiFi chip will be used in some 2025 iPad models.
5G mmWave and eSIM-only iPhone 16 still only available in the US
Since iPhone 14, Apple has been pushing eSIM-only versions to customers in the US. And although the company did
Apple could have its in-house 5G modem and Wi-Fi chip in 2025
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Apple's First 5G Chip for iPhones Reportedly Won't Support mmWave
Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the first version of the chip might lack mmWave support.
Apple poised to introduce self-developed 5G modem in iPhones by 2025
Apple is expected to equip iPhones with its self-developed 5G modem in 2025, including the newest iPhone SE as soon as 1H25 and certain iPhone 17 models in 2H25.
The iPhone SE 4 and next iPads could bring significant 5G and Wi-Fi changes – here’s why
That’s not all. Apple will supposedly roll out its own Wi-Fi chip in new iPads next year. Alternatively, DigiTimes also suggests that the Wi-Fi chip might instead launch in the iPhone 18 series in 2026.
iPhone SE and iPhone 17 rumored to get Apple's 5G modem first, in 2025
Yet another report says Apple's own 5G modem will launch in 2025, cutting Qualcomm out of its iPhone SE and even iPhone 17 profits.
2025 iPhones and iPads might have new Apple chips in them
More in-house Apple chips could arrive on future iPhones and iPads as early as next year. These include Wi-Fi and 5G chips important for those products.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
iPhone 16 is out and I’ve spotted three deals I’d buy today – but the best Apple offer so far is on an older model
NOW that Apple’s new iPhone is out, you might well be thinking about buying one. I’ve been using them for a while now – read my iPhone 16 review – and I’ve spotted some cracking ...
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Entire iPhone 16 lineup supports Wi-Fi 7 for better throughput, reliability
For iPhone 16 users, inclusion of Wi-Fi 7 means data can be sent over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands simultaneously.
iPhone 16 Pro Models Reportedly Boast Up to 26% Faster 5G Speeds
Apple's latest iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are delivering significantly faster 5G speeds compared to their ...
iPhone 16 models see faster 5G downloads with new Snapdragon X75 modem
Apple still relies on Qualcomm for its modems, and the Snapdragon X75 proves to offer up to 26% faster 5G downloads in iPhone ...