Claims of regional modem differences in iPhone 18 Pro: Apple C2 in Europe, Qualcomm in the US on the agenda

It has been claimed that Apple may use different modem hardware depending on the region in its upcoming flagship, the iPhone 18 Pro. According to this, the company may continue with Qualcomm modem components in the US while opting for its self-developed C2 modem in international markets, including Europe.

If this claim holds true, iPhone 18 Pro devices sold under the same model name will differ in terms of connectivity hardware based on the market. It is estimated that this difference could be impactful in areas noticeable in daily use, such as 5G connection performance, coverage conditions, and battery consumption.

WHY IS THE QUALCOMM POSSIBILITY STRONG IN THE US?

It is known that Apple wants to reduce its dependence on Qualcomm during its transition to its own modems. However, it is suggested that the company may not carry out this transition in all markets simultaneously. One of the most important reasons cited for retaining Qualcomm in the US version is mmWave 5G support.

mmWave 5G is a technology that can offer very high speeds over short distances but has limited coverage. In the US, some carriers still highlight this support as a strong marketing element. For this reason, it is stated that Apple may not want to risk this support in its flagship model for the US market.

The inclusion of Apple's C2 modem in Europe and other markets could be an important step for the company to test its own connectivity technology on a wider scale. Such a choice is interpreted as a strategy by Apple to carry out its transition to full independence on the modem side in a gradual manner.

The iPhone 18 Pro family is expected to be introduced in the autumn. However, no official statement has been made by Apple regarding the model, modem hardware, launch date, or pricing. Therefore, how this claim will reflect on prices or user experience remains uncertain for now.

News Source: 12punto