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C1 modem planned for the iPhone 17 Air slower on some carriers
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C1 modem planned for the iPhone 17 Air slower on some carriers
Apple has been working for many years on developing its own mobile data modem to replace the Qualcomm ones on which it has traditionally relied. The first of these, the C1 chip, was used in the iPhone 16e, and is also expected to be used in the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. There have so far been mixed messages on how well it compares to Qualcomm’s current chip, and a new study by Ookla provides our most detailed comparison yet … more…
As Apple pursues its ambition to design its own components, the C1 modem integrated with the iPhone 17 Air raises questions. Intended to replace Qualcomm chips, this home modem displays contrasting results across mobile networks. Indeed, a series of tests conducted by Ookla reveal significant performance differences. In particular, in the United States, where some operators seem to be better exploiting the capabilities of the C1 than others. Mix…
Prior to the release of the iPhone 17 Air, Ookla published a study on the 5G performance of the C1 chip, which should be used by this new model.
Apple’s C1 Modem Expected in iPhone 17 Air Hits 213 Mbps in India, Global 5G Performance Varies: Ookla Report ~ My Mobile India
Highlights Apple’s in-house C1 modem offers better upload speeds and reliability in congested areas but trails Qualcomm in peak downloads. In India, the C1 modem reached up to 213 Mbps on Jio. Ookla’s data shows the C1 excels in 10th percentile and upload metrics across most regions. Apple is gearing up for its September 9, […] The post Apple’s C1 Modem Expected in iPhone 17 Air Hits 213 Mbps in India, Global 5G Performance Varies: Ookla Report …
Apple's C1 modem inside iPhone 17 Air will be slower on some carriers
Apple’s C1 modem Apple has spent years developing its own mobile data modem to replace Qualcomm’s, which it has long depended on. The first Apple-designed modem, the C1 chip, debuted in the iPhone 16e and is expected to power the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. Performance comparisons with Qualcomm’s latest chip have been mixed, but a new Ookla study offers the most detailed analysis yet. Ben Lovejoy for 9to5Mac: Comparing the performance achieved by…
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