Qualcomm doesn't worry about Apple's new 5G modem

Although the first in the history of Apple 5G modem is already a fact, as part of the iPhone 16e, the recent exclusive partner of apple In this category, Qualcomm is not worried about their competition. This was shared by Cristiano Ammon's CEO CEOaccording to which the new proposal in the Qualcomm segment – the Snapdragon X85 will create a tangible difference between the two companies in terms of the productivity of their network offerings.

The main strength of the X85, which Amon emphasizes is the integration of artificial intelligence into the processes of the modem, which helps to increase the power of the signal it transmits, as well as the unprecedented data transmission speeds equal to 12.5Gbs.

Qualcomm's CEO also shares that it is the combination of AI, high speeds and impressive performance that will make the difference between the X85 and the Apple C1 extremely tangible. However, the thing he does not mention is the efficiency of working on his chip – a place where Apple's proposal is likely to have an advantage.

Apple's C1 is built with TSMC's 4nm and 7nm technologies, which should give it a serious lead in terms of energy consumption. According to Cupertino engineers, the iPhone 16e will enjoy the best battery life of all 6.1-inch models in the history of the company, which would be at least a partial certificate for the energy efficiency of their modem.

The loss of a customer like Apple is not a small blow to Qualcomm, but not something they have not foreseen. The Americans have expected to stop the supplies of modems to the technology giant in 2027 and already have a plan on how to cover their missed benefits, with their high-end modems will most likely fall into more android devices.