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Qualcomm Paid for a Study that Says Its Modems Beat Apple’s C1

  • Qualcomm commissioned a 2025 Cellular Insights study comparing two Snapdragon-powered Android phones to Apple's iPhone 16e with the custom C1 modem using T-Mobile's 5G network in New York City.
  • The study aimed to evaluate 5G performance differences as the iPhone 16e uses Apple's first in-house modem while Qualcomm's Snapdragon modems have more mature designs and features like carrier aggregation.
  • Testing showed that Android devices with Snapdragon modems achieved download speeds as much as 35% higher and upload speeds up to 91% greater than the iPhone 16e, particularly in indoor settings and varying signal conditions, while the iPhone 16e often experienced noticeable heating during use.
  • The report stated Qualcomm-powered phones held a clear edge for users seeking consistent high-throughput 5G, noting Android models priced at $619 and $799 outperformed the iPhone 16e starting at $599.
  • Although Qualcomm leads in this sponsored study, actual performance depends heavily on specific networks and usage scenarios, and Apple’s C1 modem is anticipated to improve in future iterations through enhanced integration and development.
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MacRumors broke the news in United States on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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