iPhone 12 Models Use Qualcomm's X55 Modem

[Homme]

Sure wish the SE would had Qualcomm instead of Intel, so my times I have put into airplane mode to bring it back to life😂

I rarely had to use aeroplane mode for my SE 2020 unlike the XR where it had a far more inferior Modem than SE 2020

Excited for WWDC 2021/22 when Apple announces their own 5nm modem.

Nah, there's a reason why Apple signed a 6 year supply agreement with Qualcomm, with the option to extend.

indeed. Apple won’t be revealing they’re modem for a couple of years, not 2021/2022. It takes years of work (even with them buying intels modem business, just that makes it better in general)

Thank goodness. The intel modem on my 2020 SE is 🤬 (and I enjoy the 2020 SE, though I am finding that modem/connectivity and the camera to be lacking).

it’s not that crap compared to other Intel modems I’ve used

 

[smulji]

It will be at an iPhone Announcement event since it is an iPhone component.

iPads and Watches use cellular (currently LTE) modems as well. Nothing stopping Apple from debuting their in-house on iPads or Watches first then slowly transition to iPhones as bugs are ironed out and supply ramps up.

 

[JPack]

It was a 6-year LICENSING agreement

To me, the "multi-year supply" agreement suggests even longer than 6.

 

[hagjohn]

you as a customer pays extra since Qualcomm seems to be double dipping on their royalties which Apple fought hard for.

I'm willing to pay double. Intel modems suck.

 

[farewelwilliams]

I'm willing to pay double. Intel modems suck.

you could have been paying less and still keep qualcomm

 

[smulji]

To me, the "multi-year supply" agreement suggests even longer than 6.

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So we were both right.

 

[IG88]

anyone wondering how they partially offset the $4.5 Bilion dollar settlement to Qualcomm need only look inside their new iPhone box and note what's not inside

Well that, and the $130 price increase.

 

[kazmac]

it’s not that crap compared to other Intel modems I’ve used

It wasn't bad until a Verizon tech did something to our service over a month ago (which they will not acknowledge). Now it's worse than my 8+ was.

Shame really. I truly enjoy the SE outside of that and the camera (Which I didn't care about at launch, but I do now that I am actually trying to use the camera for photos and video).

 

[JPack]

anyone wondering how they partially offset the $4.5 Bilion dollar settlement to Qualcomm need only look inside their new iPhone box and note what's not inside

There are plenty of Qualcomm X52 smartphones under $300. I wouldn't blame Qualcomm for the price increases this year.

 

[miflgr92]

Sure wish the SE would had Qualcomm instead of Intel, so my times I have put into airplane mode to bring it back to life😂

Thank goodness. The intel modem on my 2020 SE is 🤬 (and I enjoy the 2020 SE, though I am finding that modem/connectivity and the camera to be lacking).

My 2020 SE is terrible at keeping signal. I moved shortly after purchasing it and just figured AT&T wasn't great in my new area. Also disappointed in the camera. I came from an 8+ and to me, that took better pictures. Luckily I am picking up a 12 Pro on Friday morning. Very excited about the camera improvements and now after reading your comments, looking forward to hopefully having better signal.

 

[sparkinstx]

Is it possible to turn off 5G in Settings, and just use 4G/LTE?

 

[Apple_Robert]

The X55 is 1.5 year old garbage. Pretty pathetic to put these crappy modems in $1,000+ phones. 5G draws way too much power as it is, but if you rely on outdated tech like this it's even worse.
Apple never ceases to disgust me!

What makes the x55 garbage?

 

[jawa12083]

This is only for US models, right?

 

[MartyvH]

Are we eyeballing the US$100 modem that led to Apple's cost cutting of things like the earphones and charger?

 

[SidricTheViking]

Is it possible to turn off 5G in Settings, and just use 4G/LTE?

I believe so, based on review videos I watched recently.

 

[The1andOnly]

Another reason to get a new phone this year.

 

[jwwy]

as long as its not Intel, I am fine .

god I hate the intel radios.

how much do you know about the Intel modem?

 

[jwwy]

Qualcomm is just a stepping stone...

 

[7thson]

This is honestly the biggest reason to upgrade from my XS. My job takes me to remote edges of cellular service and the difference between Qualcomm phones (i.e. Android) and iPhones reception is significant. Like being able to actually use your device vs not. Still I might just hang on to the XS another year and wait for the next iteration of iPhones with the x60.

 

[iGeek2019]

This is only for US models, right?

I think it’ll also apply to International variants too-although I could well be wrong.

 

[mofoliar]

My 2020 SE is terrible at keeping signal. I moved shortly after purchasing it and just figured AT&T wasn't great in my new area. Also disappointed in the camera. I came from an 8+ and to me, that took better pictures. Luckily I am picking up a 12 Pro on Friday morning. Very excited about the camera improvements and now after reading your comments, looking forward to hopefully having better signal.

My XR was better than SE..I just traveled 7 states and I know I had to put airplane mode on and off also stuff on 3G areas to where my OP 7T was LTE...

 

[kalafalas]

Is it possible to turn off 5G in Settings, and just use 4G/LTE?

yes, there's three modes: 5G on, 5G Auto, and LTE

 

[kalafalas]

I wonder if the pro model uses the 60, and that explains the battery draw differences with a rumored same battery capacity as the 12

 

[decypher44]

My Intel equipped iPhone XS disagrees with some moaners above, it does it's job well, has been proven to be near to Qualcomm, the problem is the bad networks in the States, we have no such problems here.

My XsMax disagrees with your assessment. This thing has sucked balls since Day1. You know how many times I have had to toggle Airplane mode to get connections back? I actually already did it once this morning. The reason I'm upgrading this year is SPECIFICALLY due to the crappy Intel modem. Good riddance to this garbage.

 

[haunebu]

Nice to be getting access to a first-rate, premium modem again.