Qualcomm questions Apple’s decision to use its own C1 chip in iPhone 16e, claims its modems are significantly more dependable

Qualcomm has raised questions about Apple’s decision to use its in-house C1 modem chip in the iPhone 16e. This stems from a study commissioned by the chipmaker, which suggested that its chips perform better than Apple’s in certain conditions. The study found that its modem chips delivered better performance than Apple’s rival component, particularly for cellular customers in dense urban areas. According to a report by Cellular Insights (seen by Bloomberg), the iPhone 16e, the first smartphone to feature Apple’s in-house C1 modem, exhibited slower download and upload speeds on T-Mobile’s 5G network in New York City compared to Qualcomm-powered Android devices.