{"id":736461,"date":"2026-07-01T07:31:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T07:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/736461\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T07:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T07:31:16","slug":"qualcomms-shadow-still-cast-on-apple-as-iphone-18-pro-to-feature-both-snapdragon-c2-5g-modems-hinting-at-latters-lack-of-mmwave-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/736461\/","title":{"rendered":"Qualcomm\u2019s Shadow Still Cast On Apple, As iPhone 18 Pro To Feature Both Snapdragon & C2 5G Modems, Hinting At Latter\u2019s Lack Of mmWave Support"},"content":{"rendered":"

A major change expected with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max<\/a>\u00a0was that it was incessantly reported to be Apple\u2019s first flagship series to ship without any Snapdragon 5G modem, exclusively sporting the company\u2019s new C2 baseband chip. Unfortunately, valuable information taken from the Tata leak reveals that Apple will be relying on Qualcomm for another year.<\/p>\n

The iPhone 18 Pro could also retain Apple\u2019s N1 wireless networking chip, but feature a decent camera upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro<\/p>\n

Based on the details we\u2019ve received in an email, we believe that the C2 versions of the iPhone 18 Pro are destined for markets where there\u2019s no mmWave support, whereas variants featuring Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon 5G modem will be intended to be sold in the U.S. Multiple components belonging to the San Diego firm featuring the designation numbers SDX80M baseband, SDR875 \u201cSUB6+MMW IF,\u201d QDM8771, QDM8720, PMK75, PMX75, and QET7100A have been unearthed from the leak, making it one of the biggest surprises of the year.<\/p>\n

The leaked files also reveal the continued use of Apple\u2019s N1 wireless networking chip, which was unveiled last year, suggesting that the iPhone 18 Pro won\u2019t feature a new N2 part. Regarding the camera upgrades, the sensor ID has been changed from 0x903 to 0x905, and the sensor configurations have increased from 21 to 24. This means that Apple\u2019s flagship could be treated to Sony\u2019s new IMX905, with the optics upgrade tied to the new variable aperture upgrade that\u2019s slated to arrive later this year.<\/p>\n

As for the A20 Pro<\/a>, which is said to be Apple\u2019s first 2nm SoC, fresh details mention that the silicon will sport the new WMCM (Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module) packaging, ditching the older InFO_PoP technology. This change will bring improvements to the bandwidth, latency, and thermals, with a previous leak revealing that the A20 Pro will also tout a bigger Neural Engine<\/a>\u00a0to deliver better on-device AI performance. The A20 Pro could also feature direct contact with the vapor chamber<\/a>, bringing a more effective way to transfer heat.<\/p>\n

While some of this information has been repeated, we\u2019re thoroughly surprised that Apple continues to rely on Qualcomm for its Snapdragon 5G modems. However, the tip we\u2019ve received stated that this isn\u2019t final shipping information and could just be supplier-side engineering clues that don\u2019t make it to the commercial units. In short, treat this data with a pinch of salt, and we\u2019ll return with more updates.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tAbout the author<\/a>: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech’s mobile<\/a> section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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