iPhone 18 Pro Could Use Qualcomm Modem in the US and C2 Elsewhere
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models may feature different modems depending on the region.
📍 How it ended
Reports indicated that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max would have a complicated modem situation, potentially using a Qualcomm modem in the US and C2 elsewhere. Additionally, India investigated a Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secrets.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 22d ago, after coverage quieted.
The obvious questions
What modems might the iPhone 18 Pro use?
The iPhone 18 Pro could use Qualcomm modems in the US and C2 modems elsewhere.
What chip will power the iPhone 18 Pro?
The A20 Pro chip will power Apple's newest high-end iPhones.
How are Apple's suppliers responding to memory price changes?
Apple's PCB suppliers are continuing preparations for the iPhone 18 despite memory price fluctuations.
The story so far
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are anticipated to have varying modem configurations based on the region. The US models may use Qualcomm modems, while other regions could see the C2 modem. Coverage from MacRumors, GSMArena, and BGR emphasizes the potential hardware differences between US and international iPhone 18 Pro models.
Digitimes reports that Apple's PCB suppliers are continuing preparations for the iPhone 18 despite recent memory price fluctuations. Macworld introduces the A20 Pro chip, which will power the new high-end iPhones. Watch for official announcements from Apple regarding the iPhone 18 Pro's modem configurations.
Coverage does not yet specify the reasons behind the potential modem differences or the impact on performance.
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Coverage (7)
- India investigating Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secrets Reuters · 26d ago
- India investigating Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secrets Yahoo · 26d ago
- Apple PCB suppliers press ahead with iPhone 18 buildup despite memory price shock digitimes · 26d ago
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have a complicated modem situation GSMArena.com · 26d ago
- The US iPhone 18 Pro Might Have A Major Hardware Difference (For Better Or Worse) bgr.com · 26d ago
- Meet the A20 Pro chip that will power Apple's newest high-end iPhones Macworld · 26d ago
- iPhone 18 Pro Could Use Qualcomm Modem in the US and C2 Elsewhere MacRumors · 26d ago
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