iPhone 18 Pro's rumored Apple C2 chip promises better battery, faster speeds, and improved connectivity over iPhone 17
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Summary
Apple is rumored to be developing a next-generation C2 cellular modem for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, moving away from Qualcomm's 5G modems used in the iPhone 17 Pro. The article outlines three key advantages of the Apple-designed C2 chip: improved battery efficiency due to tighter iOS and Apple silicon integration, faster data speeds, and enhanced connectivity reliability. The C2 chip builds on the foundation of Apple's C1 and C1X modems, continuing Apple's strategy of vertical integration.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledPower efficiency has been a consistent advantage of Apple's C1 and C1X cellular modems.
Because of the tight integration between iOS and Apple silicon, Apple is able to extend battery life over cellular beyond what Qualcomm's modems offer.
Apple is rumored to have a next-generation C2 chip coming to iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, shifting away from the Qualcomm 5G modem found in iPhone 17 Pro.
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