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Qualcomm’s Shadow Still Cast On Apple, As iPhone 18 Pro To Feature Both Snapdragon & C2 5G Modems, Hinting At Latter’s Lack Of mmWave Support
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Key Points:
- The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to continue using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 5G modems in certain markets, particularly the U.S., despite earlier reports suggesting Apple would exclusively use its own C2 baseband chip.
- The C2 baseband chip will likely be used in regions without mmWave support, while Qualcomm components have been identified in leaked files, indicating a dual approach depending on market requirements.
- The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to retain Apple’s N1 wireless networking chip without upgrading to a new N2 chip and will feature camera improvements, including a new Sony IMX905 sensor and an increase in sensor configurations from 21 to 24.
- Apple’s upcoming A20 Pro chip, reportedly its first 2nm SoC, will use new WMCM packaging for better bandwidth, latency, and thermal management, along with a larger Neural Engine for enhanced AI performance and improved heat transfer via direct vapor chamber contact.
- While these leaks provide valuable insights, the information is not confirmed as final and may represent supplier-side engineering details rather than the final commercial product configuration.
