#5G Modem

Apple previously extended its deal with Qualcomm to use the company's Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF systems for the iPhone until 2026. However, in a new development, the Cupertino giant will reportedly continue using Qualcomm's 5G modems for an additional year. Amon specifies that Qualcomm will continue to license its 5G modems to Apple until at least March 2027. Despite acquiring Intel's modem division in 2019, Apple has yet to launch its own in-house 5G modem chip. The iPhone 15 lineup currently relies on Qualcomm's 5G modem technology. With two renewals of the agreement, it seems that Apple won't have an in-house modem ready until the iPhone 19. Qualcomm is launching its third-generation Modem-RF System designed for 5G, the Snapdragon X60. The Snapdragon X60 modem features: the latest 5nm process node to improve power efficiency and space Support for 5G TDD-TDD sub-6 carrier aggregation to improve coverage and peak speeds (up to twice the peak speed of the past generation Snapdragon X55 when using a SA network). Read more in our articles including "Apple to continue using Qualcomm 5G modems until 2027" and "Qualcomm launches 3rd gen Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System".