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iPhone Air C1X modem matches Qualcomm speed & wins on latency
The iPhone Air with Apple's C1X modem delivers performance on par with Qualcomm's X80 chip while outperforming it in latency in the latest real world analysis.iPhone AirApple's custom C1X modem now matches Qualcomm in real-world performance, according to an Ookla report from March 22. The analysis, based on global Speedtest data from Q4 2025, shows Apple has closed the gap on download speeds.It has also surpassed Qualcomm in latency, though it s…
iPhone Air 5G Breakthrough: Apple’s C1X Modem Finally Matches the Fastest Phones
A new technical analysis from Ookla confirms that Apple’s move to in-house cellular technology has reached a major milestone. The study, which evaluated the real-world performance of the new C1X modem found in the iPhone Air, reveals that Apple has effectively closed the connectivity gap with industry leader Qualcomm. The data indicates that the C1X
Apple's C1X Modem Has A Huge Lead Over Qualcomm's X80 Modem On Latency, Maintains Near-Parity On Download Speeds In Most Markets
Apple's new C1X modem is proving to be surprisingly competitive against Qualcomm's X80 modem, and substantially more so than the Cupertino giant's last-gen C1 modem, as per the latest speedtests by Ookla. While still not on par, Apple's C1X modem is now nipping at the proverbial heels of Qualcomm's X80 modem Before delving into Ookla's new speedtest data set, let's first go over the broad strokes of Apple's C1X modem. The C1X is Apple's second c…
Apple C1X RF modem approaches Qualcomm X80 levels
Ookla declared Apple achieved a key level of maturity in the smartphone RF sector, with its C1X modem reckoned to be on par with Qualcomm’s X80 in terms of download and latency performance. Lead industry analyst Mark Giles stated scrutiny of 5G connectivity data from Q4 2025 showed Apple made significant strides with its latest RF modem compared with its predecessor. The company rated the performance of Apple’s C1X-equipped iPhone Air with the C…
The iPhone Air is literally a guinea pig for Apple: until two weeks ago, it was the only iPhone with the new modem chip C1X that Apple has developed itself. Now, Ookla, the company behind the app 'Speedmeter', has shared their insights about surfing with the iPhone Air over the past six months. Main knowledge: The intermediate generation of the Apple modem has caught up with the market leader Qualcomm. Buyers do not have to compromise between de…
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