the iPhone 15 will continue to feature Qualcomm 5G modems, according to a report released today by DigiTimesas Apple’s development of a bespoke chip continues.
Apple is currently developing a internal 5G modem which aims to replace Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 5G chips in the coming years. The report today states that TSMC will be the main supplier of the Qualcomm 5G chip to be used in the iPhone 15 series, using the 5nm and 4nm process.
the iPhone 14 includes the Snapdragon X65 modem, which helps improve 5G speeds and battery life. The iPhone 15 is rumored to include the more advanced X70 chip, which features artificial intelligence capabilities for faster average speeds, improved coverage, better signal quality, lower latency, and improved power efficiency up to at 60%.
Reports initially suggested Apple would switch to in-house 5G modems as soon as 2023, but follow-up reports suggested Apple had “failed” on the development of the chip and will continue to use Qualcomm modems for the foreseeable future.
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