Qualcomm says Apple C1 isn’t even in same league

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.
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.
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 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 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.
New iPads This Week Aren't Equipped With Apple's C1 Modem for 5G
Apple debuted its custom-designed C1 modem in the iPhone 16e last month, as part of a multi-year plan to transition away from Qualcomm
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.
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