Qualcomm says Apple C1 isn’t even in same league

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.
Apple C1 modem real-world tests: Good enough, but a step slow
Macworld In many ways, the Apple C1—its first cellular modem—is the company’s most important product in years. Just as the company broke free from reliance on Intel with its own Mac processors, it is now breaking free from reliance on Qualcomm for cellular connectivity.
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 CEO says its new modem creates a 'huge delta' in performance versus Apple
It has taken some time for Apple to release its first modem and it did so with the launch of the iPhone 16e last month. The cellular modem is called the C1.
Apple's mmWave C1 modem won't launch until 2026
A new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that it will be 2026 before an updated version of the Apple C1 modem with mmWave will enter mass production.
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 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, however, says it’s not worried about the competition posed by Apple’s foray into modems…
Apple ends its Qualcomm dependency with the new C1 modem chip
Apple and Qualcomm's relationship has been strained for a decade and the iPhone 16e C1 chip is Apple's first move to cut ties once and for all.
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.
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 Unveils Its First 5G Modem With 400MHz Bandwidth, the X85
The X85 modem is versatile and can be used in many devices, such as high-end Android smartphones, PCs, fixed wireless access routers, automotive systems, and industrial applicatio
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Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon repeats his 'iPhone prediction' for the year 2027
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