Recently advertiser The iPhone 16e brought a new modem, built by Apple: The C1. The wireless communication modem is more efficient in energy, which helped Apple to enhance battery life a breakthrough for iPhone 16e. Meanwhile, C1 MMWAVE, who is responsible for high -speed 5G speeds, does not support. A new report now indicates that the Apple is already working on the C2 modem and testing it internally, making it ready for the iPhone 18 series.

The leak indicates that the new model has the C4020 ID, but it has not revealed any other information on this topic despite its existence and testing.

Recently, we heard that Apple is likely not to prepare iPhone 17 using the C1 in iPhone 16e. This is probably due to the fact that the C1 does not look good as the Qualcomm modem at this stage, given that he cannot deal with MMWAVE 5G.

According to recent rumors, only IPhone 17 Air may come with the C1 chip, and I think this will be due to the slim profile that requires a small disappointing battery that will use all energy efficiency that can get acceptable results.

Meanwhile, Apple is hard to get away from Qualcomm and use their chips and models. This is a great strategy because it can help Cubino reduce costs, but also provides better integration with its iPhone ingredients. We all know that the Apple moves to making its own chips has proven to be useful, as in the case with the MBHOS chain for the IPHONE devices.

Rumors seem accurate given the fact that Apple usually works on coming products, to ensure that the quality and performance standards of the company are met. It is strange to see the features that will be supported by the C2 modem, but for the moment, all this is under the winding.

At the same time, competitors like The Galaxy S25 series is betting on Qualcomm modem to ensure wireless connection. Samsung also works on its own ingredients, such as Exynos 2500 rumors Galaxy Z Flip 7, but not yet perfection of the Apple chain of chips. We will have to wait and know the strategy that will feel in the future, but first, let’s see how much the C1 modem quality is in iPhone 16e truly.