The iPhone 16 Pro showcases an enhanced modem inside, courtesy of Qualcomm, bringing along several remarkable improvements. As detailed by “SpeedSmart”, the new iPhone 16 Pro offers a substantial up to 26% faster boost in 5G download speeds due to its new Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem.
Early test results indicate an average 23.7% increase in 5G download speeds for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max across the three major carriers in the United States. Verizon seems to gain the most, experiencing a 26.4% increase in 5G speeds, followed by AT&T and T-Mobile. There are also notable enhancements in upload speeds across all three carriers:
A blockquote is presented, stating that both T-Mobile and Verizon display strong network performance with the new iPhone, achieving average download speeds exceeding 400 Mbps. These speeds are likely to further improve as T-Mobile’s 5G UC and Verizon’s UW coverage continue to expand. AT&T also shows a healthy 25.7% increase in 5G download speeds with the new iPhone. Additionally, the Snapdragon X75 modem has made significant improvements in upload speeds, which is often overlooked but is an important metric. Across all three networks, upload speeds have increased by 22.1%, with average speeds now comfortably above 30 Mbps.
Generally speaking, the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 offers support for 5G advanced, lower power consumption, and “enhanced 5G carrier aggregation for faster upload speeds”, as mentioned by “SpeedSmart”. It is believed that the iPhone 16 utilizes the older Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 modem, but official confirmation is still awaited.
As detailed earlier this week, all four iPhone 16 models also support Wi-Fi 7, which brings significant upgrades such as reduced latency and much higher transfer speeds. Wi-Fi 7 is capable of reaching speeds of up to 46 Gbps, which is over five times faster than the current generation of Wi-Fi.
Apple is continuing its efforts to develop an in-house 5G modem to replace Qualcomm. Recently, Ming-Chi Kuo indicated that Apple’s first in-house 5G modems will debut in certain 2025 iPhones. In the meantime, Apple still relies on modems from Qualcomm.
We will conduct more testing on the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro hardware once the devices become available later this month.
Best iPhone 16 Accessories:
– Anker Nano Power Bank
– USB-C to USB-C cable with LED display
– Belkin 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand
– Anker Magnetic Power Bank
– Satechi 165W 4-port USB-C Charging Station h
