Qualcomm study unsurprisingly says Qualcomm modems beat Apple's C1

A new Qualcomm-funded study claims Android phones with Snapdragon modems outperform the iPhone 16e C1 modem, and the comparison favors Qualcomm by design.Apple's iPhone 16e smartphoneA new report commissioned by Qualcomm finds that Android phones equipped with the company's latest modems outperform Apple's iPhone 16e in 5G speed tests. The results, however, come with important context about pricing, test conditions and how these numbers translate to daily use.According to Cellular Insights, Qualcomm-powered Android phones using Snapdragon X75 and X80 modems delivered up to 35% faster download speeds than the iPhone 16e. Upload speeds were up to 91% faster. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 27, 2025 - 20:32

Qualcomm study unsurprisingly says Qualcomm modems beat Apple's C1

A new Qualcomm-funded study claims Android phones with Snapdragon modems outperform the iPhone 16e C1 modem, and the comparison favors Qualcomm by design.

Two iPhone 16e smartphones with sleek, rounded designs. One shows a rear camera and side buttons; the other displays a screen with a colorful, abstract bubble pattern.

Apple's iPhone 16e smartphone

A new report commissioned by Qualcomm finds that Android phones equipped with the company's latest modems outperform Apple's iPhone 16e in 5G speed tests. The results, however, come with important context about pricing, test conditions and how these numbers translate to daily use.

According to Cellular Insights, Qualcomm-powered Android phones using Snapdragon X75 and X80 modems delivered up to 35% faster download speeds than the iPhone 16e. Upload speeds were up to 91% faster.

Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums