Analysts claim that Apple is preparing its first 5G modem, which has been in development for several years and could hit the market as early as next year. Speculation suggests the Cupertino-based tech company will ditch the Qualcomm technology it has used for years in favor of its own 5G modem, which could be introduced in two iPhone models by 2025.
iPhone models with Apple modem
According to an article on It said that both devices would be released in 2025. Apple plans to launch the iPhone SE 4 in the first quarter of 2025, while an “ultra-slim” iPhone 17 called the iPhone 17 Slim could launch in the third quarter of 2025, according to analysts. None of the future iPhone models will use Qualcomm technology. Analysts said it will deliver 5G modems. Kuo suggested that with this move, Apple plans to phase out outsourced modems and prepare to transition to using its own technology.
At the beginning of the year, Apple extended its contract with Qualcomm until 2026, but the development of its own modem has apparently been delayed. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said at the time: “We are excited about our relationship with Apple.” The iPhone SE 4 and iPhone 17 Slim are said to use the iPhone maker’s own 5G modem, but it is unclear whether The rest of the iPhone 17 series, due to launch next year, will continue to use Qualcomm’s cellular technology.
Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Po previously said that the next iPhone 16 models will continue to use the Qualcomm 5G modem, but only the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will come with the latest Snapdragon X75 modem . I claimed it existed. The standard model will still have the X70 modem, which increases the cellular capabilities of the iPhone 15 series.
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