Qualcomm says Apple C1 isn’t even in same league

Qualcomm says Apple C1 isn’t even in the same league as its new X85 modem
During the Mobile World Congress 2025, Qualcomm unveiled its new X85 5G modem with an integrated 5G AI processor and called out Apple's C1.
Qualcomm swears it’s not worried about Apple making its own iPhone modems
Even though the two companies have a testy relationship, Apple has historically relied on Qualcomm for modems. The C1 chip in the iPhone 16e is Apple’s first step toward breaking up with Qualcomm. Qualcomm, however, says it’s not worried about the competition posed by Apple’s foray into modems…
Qualcomm introduces X85 chip, says it leaves Apple's new C1 modem far behind
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, speaking to CNBC in an interview, claimed that the X85 modem would create a 'huge delta' between its performance and Apple's C1 chip.
Qualcomm Claims New X85 Modem Creates 'Huge Delta' in Performance Versus Apple
Qualcomm believes its latest X85 5G modem will set a "huge delta" between the performance of high-end Android devices and Apple
Apple built its own C1 modem for the iPhone 16e — here's where it really shines
Not doing things by halves, Geekerwan first used a synthetic cell tower broadcasting inside their labs to test the iPhone 16e against the regular iPhone 16’s Qualcomm modem, and have reassuring news for those looking to pick up the cheaper handset in the future.
Qualcomm Reveals X85 New Modem
Cristiano Amon, the CEO of Qualcomm, said that the company’s most recent modem will significantly outperform Apple, which has just begun experimenting with the technology. TakeAway Points: Qualcomm’s newest high-end modem,
Qualcomm CEO says its new modem creates a 'huge delta' in performance versus Apple
It has taken some time for Apple to release its first modem and it did so with the launch of the iPhone 16e last month. The cellular modem is called the C1.
iPad Air M3 and iPad 11 surprisingly miss out on Apple's C1 modem
Interestingly, the C1 modem delivers better power efficiency over Qualcomm's offering, with the C1 modem drawing between 17% and 24% less power, according to tests from tech site Geekerwan. With this in mind, the iPad Air M3 and iPad 11 cellular models could have benefitted with Apple's custom-built modem.
Apple C1 modem real-world tests: Good enough, but a step slow
In many ways, the Apple C1—its first cellular modem—is the company’s most important product in years. Just as the company broke free from reliance on Intel with its own Mac processors, it is now breaking free from reliance on Qualcomm for cellular connectivity. Ditching Broadcom for its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is said to happen this year, too.
Qualcomm Sets The Bar For Apple, CEO Says X85 Modem Will Greatly Outperform Apple’s New In-House...
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon told CNBC that the latest modem will significantly outperform Apple's newly launched modem. Amon highlighted that Qualcomm's X85 integrates AI to enhance signal performance,
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Apple is finally ready to conquer Qualcomm in the 5G game
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No, Apple’s latest iPads don’t use the newest modem — but that’s okay
It looks like the latest iPads don't use Apple's new custom C1 modem, despite rumors that suggested otherwise.
Apple Says Its 5G Modem Will Come to More Devices, Here's Which Ones
The new iPhone 16e is equipped with Apple's custom-designed C1 modem for 5G and LTE connectivity, whereas all other current ...