iPhone 18 Pro Fashions to Get Apple’s Second-Era 5G Modem: Report

iPhone 17 sequence continues to be months away from launch however that has not stopped the hearsay mill from churning out particulars about subsequent yr’s iPhone 18 sequence. Most lately, a outstanding analyst opined that iPhone 18 Pro fashions will include Apple’s second-generation modem. The iPhone maker launched its first-ever in-house modem, C1, with the iPhone 16e. The first mobile modem designed by Apple is claimed to ship quick and dependable 5G mobile connectivity.

Apple’s Next In-House Modem Could Debut Next Year

As reported by 9to5mac, Jeff Pu of GF Securities outlined his expectations for the iPhone 18 sequence in his newest be aware to buyers. The analyst reportedly expects Apple to pack the “C2” modem within the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in 2026.

This is not the primary time the event of the second-generation Apple modem has been talked about, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman additionally claimed in February that Apple is planning to make use of the C2 modem subsequent yr in “higher-end iPhones”. 

Further, Pu reportedly mentioned that Apple desires to pack the C1 within the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, however the firm could name off this choice. It is unsure if Apple might use the C1 chip in iPhone 18 fashions whereas reserving the purported C2 for Pro fashions. The firm could retain the Qualcomm 5G modem for the premium fashions.

The C1 which debuted with the iPhone 16e final month lacks help for mmWave, which is the extraordinarily excessive frequency (EHF) band. This can lead to slower obtain and add speeds on the telephone. A refreshed model of Apple’s C1 modem is claimed to be in improvement with mmWave help. Releasing new in-house chips will make Apple much less depending on exterior suppliers together with Qualcomm.