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iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max Equipped With Intel Modems

Doesn't bother me. Never had a problem with Intel modems on my 7, X & Xs.

Of course next years alleged move to Qualcomm & 5G will be a significant update as long as the power requirements for 5G don't melt our devices. Every other 5G modem is extremely power inefficient right now & results in devices getting very hot as they search for 5G bands.
 
jezbd1997 said:
Let’s hope the 11 models have been improved, the most frustrating issues on my end are low signal indoors compared to previous Qualcomm iPhones and random dropouts
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Let’s not also forget the antenna array placement and amperage the phone is designed to push for signal. Those are more important for reliable signal instead of a modem chip.
 
So yawn debates. Wasting time, emotion and energy. I have never have any noted modem issues with my XS max using Verizon service.
 
MoreRumors? said:
I am in the same boat with you. I use my phone for text, internet and calls and just want reliable connection but mostly it has to do with carriers which needs to improve coverage. Currently I am more disappointed with the carrier than I am with my phone.
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A reliable connection is soo important. I’ve been pretty fortunate with my XS Max and having Verizon. I rarely have service issues, but hopefully improvements are on the way.
 
  • Downlink LTE: LTE Category 19 (1600 Mbit/s). 7x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 256-QAM. Up to 4x4 MIMO
  • Uplink LTE: LTE Category 13 (225 Mbit/s). 3x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 64-QAM
  • Intel 14nm+ FinFET process
  • Release expected Q3 2019 for 2019 iPhone
  • Protocols: LTE Advanced Pro, FDD/TDD, DC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, GSM/GPRS, CDMA/EVDO[8]
  • Downlink LTE: LTE Category 16 (1000 Mbit/s). 5x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 256-QAM. Up to 4x4 MIMO
  • Uplink LTE: LTE Category 13 (150 Mbit/s). 2x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 64-QAM
  • Featured in: iPhone XS/XS Max/XR[9], iPad Pro (2018)[10], HP Spectre Folio[11],
  • Intel 14nm process
  • Released Q3 2018
[doublepost=1568806791][/doublepost]not much has changed this year so its gonna be another year of call drops
 
dan9700 said:
  • Downlink LTE: LTE Category 19 (1600 Mbit/s). 7x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 256-QAM. Up to 4x4 MIMO
  • Uplink LTE: LTE Category 13 (225 Mbit/s). 3x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 64-QAM
  • Intel 14nm+ FinFET process
  • Release expected Q3 2019 for 2019 iPhone
  • Protocols: LTE Advanced Pro, FDD/TDD, DC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, GSM/GPRS, CDMA/EVDO[8]
  • Downlink LTE: LTE Category 16 (1000 Mbit/s). 5x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 256-QAM. Up to 4x4 MIMO
  • Uplink LTE: LTE Category 13 (150 Mbit/s). 2x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 64-QAM
  • Featured in: iPhone XS/XS Max/XR[9], iPad Pro (2018)[10], HP Spectre Folio[11],
  • Intel 14nm process
  • Released Q3 2018
[doublepost=1568806791][/doublepost]not much has changed this year so its gonna be another year of call drops
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If you didn’t have call drops before you won’t get them this year. If you had call drops, they won’t go away is what you are saying.
 
I believe my dad's X with the intel modem occasionally has issues with reception here, so I'll see if that's the same case on Friday although I have Verizon and he has AT&T. There's only one area that I ever had serious reception issues and that was with all phones I've had (Galaxy S6, Note 9, iPhone 6/6s Plus /8 Plus), so that's probably just a Verizon issue.
 
roar08 said:
Who knew Intel shut down? They must've issued the press release during an Apple event.
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Yes, you're correct that the iPhone 11 is most likely using the Intel XMM 7660. This was Intel’s final 4G modem before it shut down its smartphone modem business. Intel didn't shut down.
 
Geardo_Ranger said:
Doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the modem. It may be your service provider. You may also be considered a lower tier customer to others and the network de-prioritized your service during congestion. All based off what service provider, plan, time of day, and location you fall into.
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Yeah but I still live and work in the same places as when I had my 7+ until 2018, with the same plan and the same carrier, and my old phone never dropped the signal out of nowhere.

If I were being de-prioritized by my carrier I think this would come in the form of a denial of service - I would have signal, but just wouldn’t be able to go on the internet, sort of how it happens at large concerts and festivals sometimes.
 
Apple did acquire Intel's smartphone modem business for over a billion dollars along with over 2000 of Intel's employees who worked in their Modem segment. That way Apple will merge their intellectual property with Intel's and create their own modems for future iPhones. This was made official on 7/25/19.
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dan9700 said:
Not good news the Xs max has had a year of terrible late support thanks to intel now I’m thinking the new 11 pro will be the same, great :(
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https://www.cnet.com/news/why-apple-wants-intels-modem-business/
 
MacBird said:
Not to state the obvious, but if you keep your XS Max, you are going to deal with another year of Intel.
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Yes but i won't be spending another $1200 on top of the $1200 I spent last year to deal with it.
 
tekchic said:
Meanwhile this is me at lunchtime in the middle of Tempe, AZ. XS Max, T-Mobile.

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On WiFi!
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jezbd1997 said:
There has been many times it’s proven quite a big real world difference. Last year I think most notably.
But I can tell you my iPhone 7 (intel) is usually hanging onto 1 bar inside the house whereas my SE used to perform much better inside and on the same carrier. I’ve never had as many dropouts as I have with this phone.
I’m hoping on improvements with the 11 (Pro) this year over the Xs but I might upgrade again next year just because of the modem
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My iPhone 7 with intel ;)
Pretty sure I had almost full range when I did this test though!
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Speedtest done on WiFi.
 
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I think it was expected as they made the deal with Qualcomm only a few months ago. Next year they'll have a Qualcomm 5G chip and in the future Apple will be able to use its own modem. Is is the same modem embedded into the Xs?
 
Interesting, I wasn't expecting that. Not sure if I should be a little disappointed Intel modems are in the phone.

Also - I know 5G is going to be unreal, but it's not like LTE is a let down for speeds. So for those of you upgrading your phone now and don't get 5G - LTE is still blasting quick!
 
Geardo_Ranger said:
Yah, I wouldn’t blame that on your modem lol. Looks like it’s more your signal from T-Mobile or your on a cramped campus Wi-Fi to me. Basing it off your screen shot.
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Doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the modem. It may be your service provider. You may also be considered a lower tier customer to others and the network de-prioritized your service during congestion. All based off what service provider, plan, time of day, and location you fall into.
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Excellent point. I'd be curious to see the percentage of users that are aware of their throttling in congested areas due to the plan they have. I'd bet it's not very high. I experience this with my at&t Unlimited entry level plan. Doesn't effect me unless I am in a very congested area, which for my needs is infrequent. The remainder of the time my LTE speeds are more than adequate for my needs. While QC Modem Tech is more advanced than Intel IMO, people are too quick to jump on the Intel Hate Wagon when Poor iPhone Antenna Design is a good chuck of the issue. :apple:
 
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Never noticed an issue with signal, drop outs or call quality. Rarely have no signal either.

Are we talking purely 4G signal quality or 3G also?

I've had an intel modem 7+ phone since release in 2017. Never had an issue.
 
aaaand another reason I'm passing on this years models.

I'll upgrade with they have 6-8GB of RAM, Qualcomm modems, and 2nd gen 5G chips.
 
Standing side by side with two family members with Qualcomm modems they have service. I have none on my intel.
 
macrumorman1 said:
I have an Intel modem in my XS and got a dead spot right near my house every time. Was really hoping for an Qualcomm modem like my iPhone X had that never lost service in the same spot. Disappointed on this one
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The antenna array could have been reconfigured for better reception, we will see here shortly once phones get into the hands of others.
 
gene731 said:
I can concur with that. Bought the X on AT&T and it just sucks, period. It's bad when other people at my work can be on their phones deep inside where I work at but once I get into the building about 20 feet, that's it. No signal until I walk back up front again. I could use their wi-fi but it is unsecured for peon employees so I don't mess with that.
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My X is Qualcomm as I have the SIM Free version and I’m on ATT and it works great. Friends that have the XS on ATT seem to work ok until they’re far away from a tower.
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Radeon85 said:
Nothing wrong with the Intel modem here on my XS Max

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When you’re close to a tower it works fine.
 
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