iPhone 18 Pro Could Use Qualcomm Modem in the US and C2 Elsewhere
Apple may implement a split modem strategy for the iPhone 18 Pro, using Qualcomm hardware in the US and C2 chips in other regions.
📍 How it ended
Reports indicated that the iPhone 18 Pro might feature a Qualcomm modem in the US and a C2 modem elsewhere. This suggested a complicated modem situation and a major hardware difference for the US model.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The obvious questions
Which chip will power the iPhone 18 Pro?
According to Macworld, the devices will be powered by the A20 Pro chip.
How will the modem configuration differ by region?
Coverage suggests the US model may use a Qualcomm modem, while other regions may use C2 modems.
What is the current status of the iPhone 18 supply chain?
PCB suppliers are moving forward with the buildup despite a shock in memory prices.
The story so far
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may feature different modems depending on the market. Reports indicate the US version could use a Qualcomm modem, while devices sold elsewhere might utilize C2 hardware.
Coverage from MacRumors, GSMArena, and BGR emphasizes a complex hardware situation for these high-end models. Meanwhile, Macworld identifies the A20 Pro chip as the processor that will power these devices.
Supply chain activity continues as Digitimes reports that Apple PCB suppliers are proceeding with the iPhone 18 buildup despite facing a memory price shock.
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Coverage (7)
- India investigating Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secrets Reuters · 46d ago
- India investigating Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secrets Yahoo · 46d ago
- Apple PCB suppliers press ahead with iPhone 18 buildup despite memory price shock digitimes · 46d ago
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have a complicated modem situation GSMArena.com · 46d ago
- The US iPhone 18 Pro Might Have A Major Hardware Difference (For Better Or Worse) bgr.com · 46d ago
- Meet the A20 Pro chip that will power Apple's newest high-end iPhones Macworld · 46d ago
- iPhone 18 Pro Could Use Qualcomm Modem in the US and C2 Elsewhere MacRumors · 46d ago broke it first
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