Apple has taken another major step forward with the launch of theiPhone 16 Prowhich includes a branded upgraded modem Qualcomm. This update is not to be underestimated, as it brings significant improvements in terms of download and upload speed on networks. 5G.
According to tests conducted by SpeedSmartl’iPhone 16 Pro offers an increase of up to 26% in 5G download speedsthanks to the new modem Snapdragon X75 by Qualcomm. On average, there is an increase in 23.7% in 5G download speeds with iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max across major US carriers: Verizon, AT&T e T-Mobile.
Obviously the tests were conducted in the USA, but to exploit these speeds there will be a need for adequate infrastructures from the Italian operators.
These improvements are not just about downloading. They also upload speed saw a significant increase of 22.1% across all three networks, with average speeds now comfortably exceeding 30 Mbps. This is especially important because uploading, often overlooked, is key to a better user experience, especially when video calling or uploading content to the cloud.
Why does the new Snapdragon X75 modem make a difference?
Il Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 supports the Advanced 5G and offers better power management, making the iPhone 16 Pro not only faster, but also more efficient. Another benefit is the5G band aggregationwhich further improves upload performance. This modem is a step up from the Snapdragon X70 used on other models in the iPhone 16 range.
Another great novelty of the line iPhone 16 is the support to Wi-Fi 7which guarantees reduced latencies and significantly higher data transfer speeds. Wi-Fi 7 can reach speeds of up to 46 Gbpsover five times faster than Wi-Fi 6, making iPhone 16 Pro perfect for high-quality streaming and online gaming.
Apple has been working on its own 5G modem for some time to reduce its dependence on Qualcomm, and early rumors of Ming-Chi Kuo suggest that this proprietary modem could debut on some iPhone models in the 2025. In the meantime, Qualcomm remains the primary supplier for current models, but expectations for the future are high.
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Source: www.iphoneitalia.com
