The new model also debuted the company’s very first in-house 5G modem, Apple C1, departing from the usual Qualcomm modem. With that, Apple seems to have a better plan for future iPhone releases using its in-house modems. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the long-term goal is to integrate the modem directly into the main processor. However, such modem-integrated chipsets won’t come anytime soon. Apple has touted the C1 as its "most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone." The iPhone 16e, starting at PHP 39,990, also features a slightly less powerful version of the A18 chip with four GPU cores (from five) and supports Apple Intelligence. Read more in our articles including "Apple to combine its own 5G modem, main chip in a single package" and "Apple rolls out iOS 27 beta 2".
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May 26, 2026The new model also debuted the company’s very first in-house 5G modem, Apple C1, departing from the usual Qualcomm modem. With that, Apple seems to have a better plan for future iPhone releases using its in-house modems.
According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the long-term goal is to integrate the modem directly into the main processor. However, such modem-integrated chipsets won’t come anytime soon. Apple has touted the C1 as its "most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone." The iPhone 16e, starting at PHP 39,990, also features a slightly less powerful version of the A18 chip with four GPU cores (from five) and supports Apple Intelligence.
Our coverage of 5G modem technology includes: "Apple to combine its own 5G modem, main chip in a single package"; "Apple rolls out iOS 27 beta 2"; "Samsung announces UFS 5.0 storage". Each article provides unique insights and information.