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Android Authority
3 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Qualcomm shares study showing Androids beat iPhone 16e on 5G
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Qualcomm-commissioned report has found that Apple's C1 modem lags behind Qualcomm's last two flagship modems. The report found that two Android phones with Qualcomm modems consistently outperformed the iPhone 16e and its custom modem. The Android phones opened the gap to the iPhone 16e as they moved away from the cell towers. Apple launched the iPhone 16e earlier this year, and this is a landmark release as it includes the company's first cellular modem. We've already seen reports about its performance, and now a Qualcomm-commissioned study has revealed some (unsurprising) results. Cellular Insights posted a report comparing two Qualcomm-powered Android phones to the iPhone 16e and its Apple C1 modem. The company tested these phones in New York City in various real-world environments while connected to T-Mobile's sub-6GHz network. It added that these tests were conducted in 'near-, far-, and mid-cell' conditions. One of these Android phones was described as a January 2025 flagship with the Snapdragon X80 modem and a $799 price tag. Meanwhile, the other phone was described as a January 2024 flagship with a slightly older Snapdragon X75 modem and a $619 price tag. We're guessing that the former is the Samsung Galaxy S25. Based on the release date, it seems like the latter device is a Galaxy S24. So which one was better? The report found that the Android phones consistently beat the iPhone 16e in all situations. It specifically said that the Android phones were 34.3% to 35.2% faster on average than the Apple device in terms of download speeds. There was a huge advantage in terms of average upload speeds, as the Android devices were a claimed 81.4% to 91% faster. Cellular Insights reported that the iPhone 16e narrowed the gap to the Android phones in near-cell conditions, but that the Android devices stretched their lead as they moved to mid-cell and far-cell conditions. It suggested that this disparity was due to the Qualcomm modems supporting downlink carrier aggregation and uplink carrier aggregation (ULCA) features, while the Apple C1 seemed 'constrained on the downlink and lacks observable ULCA support.' So what was the key takeaway? Here's what the company had to say: The Android A and B smartphones powered by Qualcomm modems deliver measurably superior performance in real-world 5G standalone environments. While the iPhone 16e powered by Apple C1 performs adequately under optimal RF and network load conditions, it lags significantly in edge cases—the very scenarios where next-generation modems are expected to excel. You'll want to take these results with a healthy dose of salt as Qualcomm commissioned the study after all. Nevertheless, it's been the undisputed leader in the cellular modem space for over a decade now, and this is simply Apple's first modem. So it's not a surprise to see Qualcomm's modems delivering faster speeds. However, it does suggest that you're better off with a premium Android phone if you're constantly in areas with less-than-ideal coverage, particularly on T-Mobile. The study also comes after Ookla reported that the iPhone 16e offered 'better worst-case speeds' than the iPhone 16, but that the latter device offered higher top-end speeds. It's worth noting that the iPhone 16 uses a less capable Snapdragon X72 modem than contemporary Android phones anyway. In any event, Apple doesn't appear to be standing still on the modem front. An apparent Apple modem roadmap suggests that the company's 2026 release will offer mmWave support and improved carrier aggregation technologies ahead of a potential Qualcomm-rivaling modem in 2027. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
4 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Report reveals whether Qualcomm's Snapdragon 5G modems are faster than Apple's new homegrown C1
Many criticized the above test, which showed the C1 modem to be 40% faster than Qualcomm's modem chip. Some noted that the results might have been influenced by the location of the test, which was in Toronto, Canada. There are 5G towers all over the city and some complained that in another location where 5G towers are harder to come by, the results might have been reversed. The report from Cellular Insights included some faint praise for the C1 modem chip stating that Apple's 5G modem showed adequate performance under optimal conditions. But the report went on to say that the C1 falls short in "the very scenarios where next-generation modems are expected to excel. The data showed that two similarly priced Android phones using Qualcomm components downloaded data up to 35% faster than Apple's C1 and up to 91% faster when measuring upload speeds. The Qualcomm 5G modems showed faster comparisons with the C1 when the networks used were busy or the phones were moved farther away from the cell towers. Cellular Insight's report also said that the C1-equipped iPhone 16e became "noticeably hot to touch and exhibited aggressive screen dimming within just two-minute test intervals." The Apple C1 modem debuted on the iPhone 16e. | Image credit-Apple One difference between Apple and Qualcomm's 5G modems is that the C1 does not support high-band millimeter wave signals which deliver the fastest 5G download and upload speeds. However, because they don't travel far, and aren't deployed in many locations, 5G mmWave signals are hard to find and U.S. carriers tend to use mid-band airwaves for the majority of their 5G connections. Apple plans to add mmWave support with its C2 modem which is expected to debut in 2026's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. -Cellular Insights Apple eventually plans to use its homegrown 5G modem chip on all iPhone models which will take a chunk out of Qualcomm's revenues. Approximately 20% of the company's revenue came from Apple so based on last year's nearly $40 billion gross, Qualcomm could be on the verge of seeing $8 billion disappear from its top line. The company already has told investors to expect to see its revenue from the sale of modems to Apple drop to $0 but also said that it will move into other lines of business to recoup the loss in sales.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
iFixit 這次不拆手機或電腦，而是拿 Unitree Go2 機器狗去拆解
說 ifixit 是「拆解聖手」絕對不過份，很多手機平板甚至電腦都被他們拆過精光，一窺內裡結構，較早前 iPhone 16e 的拆機報告就為大家揭開了 Apple C1 數據機晶片的面紗，而近期他們則拆解了 Unitree Go2，看看這隻售價 1600 美元起機器狗內裡有什麼特別之處。 這次 iFixit 邀請了機器人專家 Marcel Stieber 一齊來拆解這隻機器狗，雖然他們最終並沒有完全拆散了 Unitree Go2 ，沒有給它一個可修度評分，但 iFixit 認為 Unitree Go2 在大多數的情況下可維修性相當好，例如電池很容易就可以更換，而且發現腿部也「似乎可以更換」，但他們還需聯絡有關方面是否可購入備用組件。雖然拆解 Unitree Go2 時他們發現部份位置「比想像中易維修」，但也察覺得到一些設計會令人覺得其堅固性會有些不足，如它的頸部比較脆弱，對於一個必然會翻滾很多次的機器人來說，他們對 Unitree Go2 的長期耐用性持懷疑態度。綜合來說 iFixit 認為 Unitree Go2 雖然不像 Boston Dynamics SPOT 那樣成熟，但其價格成為對機械人有興趣的朋友一個不錯的起點。 更多內容： iFixit iPhone 16e 拆解揭秘 Apple C1 數據機晶片，電池比 iPhone 16 更大且支援快拆 Evri 將在英國測試使用機器狗進行速遞派送服務 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Forbes
20-03-2025
- Forbes
Apple's Latest iPhone 16e Beats iPhone 16 In These Critical Ways
The new iPhone 16e brought some surprises to the Apple phone range, including an all-new modem made in-house by the company, the Apple C1 instead of the Qualcomm modem used in the rest of Apple's range. Now, a study shows that the iPhone 16e outperforms the more expensive iPhone 16, based on the C1's performance. Apple iPhone 16e Ookla, a network intelligence company which you may know best for its highly useful Speedtest app, has monitored cellular performance data across different carriers and put the results into a study. 'Although it's early in the adoption curve for the iPhone 16e, we analyzed the performance of the new device from March 1st through March 12th, and compared it to the performance of iPhone 16, which has a similar design and the same 6.1' screen. Both devices run on the same Apple-designed A18 SoC. However, it's important to note that unlike the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16e does not support mmWave spectrum,' it says. That last qualifier is important because it means that since it doesn't support the much faster mmWave, that it can't compete in part of the spectrum. 'Some of the performance differences that Speedtest data picked up between the iPhone 16e and the iPhone 16 may also be attributed to the fact that the C1 modem doesn't have all the same capabilities that are featured in Qualcomm's modems,' Ookla said. Connection speeds compared on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e. However, it doesn't mean that the C1 always lags behind. It depends which carrier you're with. The iPhone 16e outperformed the iPhone 16 in terms of download speeds for two carriers, AT&T and Verizon, but not for T-Mobile. 'When we examine Speedtest Intelligence® data for the bottom 10th percentile (those with the lowest overall download speeds) of iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16 users, we see that iPhone 16e users experienced better download speeds compared to iPhone 16 users across all three mobile providers,' the report goes on. In other words, when your download speeds are not fast, they're actually faster on the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 16, whichever carrier you're using. And there was one way that the iPhone 16e and its Apple C1 modem consistently outperformed the Qualcomm modem in the iPhone 16: upload speeds. Ookla's measurements of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e upload speeds 'We saw iPhone 16e users on Verizon and AT&T experiencing higher upload speed performance than those using the iPhone 16. T-Mobile users, however, experienced just slightly higher upload speeds on the iPhone 16e compared to the iPhone 16. The gap was the biggest with AT&T iPhone 16e customers, who experienced median upload speeds of 14.63 Mbps, which is at least a 38% increase over AT&T iPhone 16 users who experienced median upload speeds of 8.60 Mbps,' Ookla said. The Apple C1 modem also contributes to the iPhone 16e having exceptional battery life, beating the iPhone 16, for a start. While the results here may not sway potential customers to the more affordable model outright, it's interesting food for thought.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Apple 證實 M3 iPad Air 和 iPad 11 並未採用 C1 modem
在 iPhone 16e 上完成首秀後，Apple 的數據機晶片處女作 C1 是不是也會被用到同期發表的 M3 iPad Air 和 iPad 11 上？對這個問題官方現在給出了否定的回答。Daring Fireball 的 John Gruber 已經從 Apple 代表處確認這兩款平板的 5G 型號並未配備 C1，與此同時 MacRumors 也找到了對應的 FCC 資料，顯示新機所用的 modem 仍來自 Qualcomm。 根據知名分析師郭明錤的說法，Apple 已經在籌備支援毫米波 5G 的「新版」C1。它預計 2026 年量產，可能由「iPhone 17e」、某款 iPad 甚至 iPhone 的非 Pro 型號首發。 更多內容： Apple 首款自製 5G 數據機晶片「Apple C1」隨 iPhone 16e 一同登場 Apple C1 為保功耗犧牲毫米波 5G？補上該功能的「新版」可能明年到來 iPhone 16e 拆解揭秘 Apple C1 數據機晶片，電池比 iPhone 16 更大且支援快拆 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
