Apple released the iPhone 16e with its first homemade cellular modem called C1. The company wanted to stop using Qualcomm chips and make everything themselves. The C1 modem helps save battery power and works better with other iPhone parts. Apple hoped this change would give them more control over how their phones work. The move marked a major shift away from outside suppliers.
A new study tested how well the C1 modem performs against Qualcomm chips. Researchers compared the iPhone 16e to two Android phones with different Qualcomm modems. They ran tests across New York City using T-Mobile towers. The study checked download speeds and upload speeds in real situations. Qualcomm paid for the research study.
The results showed Qualcomm modems beat Apple's C1 chip. Android phones downloaded files 34 to 35 percent faster than the iPhone 16e. Upload speeds were even worse for Apple with Android devices running 81 to 91 percent quicker. The test results surprised many people who expected Apple's chip to compete better. Qualcomm remains the leader in cellular modem technology.
A new study tested how well the C1 modem performs against Qualcomm chips. Researchers compared the iPhone 16e to two Android phones with different Qualcomm modems. They ran tests across New York City using T-Mobile towers. The study checked download speeds and upload speeds in real situations. Qualcomm paid for the research study.
The results showed Qualcomm modems beat Apple's C1 chip. Android phones downloaded files 34 to 35 percent faster than the iPhone 16e. Upload speeds were even worse for Apple with Android devices running 81 to 91 percent quicker. The test results surprised many people who expected Apple's chip to compete better. Qualcomm remains the leader in cellular modem technology.
