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iPhone 18 Pro could make a major transition away from Qualcomm modems in favor of an Apple-designed C2. Here\u2019s the latest update on what to expect.<\/p>\n
Qualcomm report boosts chances of iPhone 18 Pro having new C2 chip<\/p>\n
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Qualcomm has been Apple\u2019s primary supplier of iPhone cellular modems for a very long time. But the two companies have also been destined for a breakup for years.<\/p>\n
Currently Apple ships some iPhones with its own in-house cellular chips like C1X, while most models use Qualcomm modems.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been rumored for a while that this fall\u2019s iPhone 18 Pro<\/a> and iPhone Ultra<\/a> will include a next-gen C2 chip from Apple. If true, that means the entire fall iPhone lineup could drop Qualcomm\u2014a major change for both companies.<\/p>\n Recently though, stolen files from the Tata cyberattack<\/a> indicated Apple might take a split approach<\/a> to iPhone 18 Pro\u2019s modem: launching C2 in most of the world, but using Qualcomm in the US.<\/p>\n Personally, I would prefer to get a C2 model due to the advantages<\/a> Apple-designed modems bring. And yesterday\u2019s Qualcomm earnings hinted that I might get my wish. Per my colleague Marcus<\/a>:<\/p>\n In an interview with\u00a0Reuters, [CEO] Amon said Qualcomm \u201cexpects revenue from Apple products to \u2060decline more quickly starting in the fourth quarter as supply constraints reduce its share of components used in the next iPhone \u200blaunch to well below its earlier estimate of 20%.\u201d<\/p>\n Based on this quote, it sounds like Qualcomm components may have very little presence in this fall\u2019s iPhone models. And I can\u2019t imagine that would be true if the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max had Qualcomm modems in the US. <\/p>\n With only three new iPhone models expected this fall<\/a>, one of which is too expensive to be a top seller, this implies that iPhone 18 Pro will indeed ditch Qualcomm.<\/p>\n Perhaps the leaked Tata files contained outdated information. Or they don\u2019t represent the full picture of what Apple has planned. In any case, I\u2019m hopeful that iPhone 18 Pro will have the C2 chip that\u2019s long been rumored\u2014even in the US.<\/p>\n Would you prefer a Qualcomm or Apple modem in iPhone 18 Pro? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n Best iPhone accessories<\/p>\n
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