iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 18 Pro (US) to use same modem as iPhone 17 Pro (US)?

[The Oak]

As per Apple Insider:

iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm & C2 modem options, camera upgrades

After a closer look at some new data, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro modem situation may not be cut-and-dried. Here's what the latest leaks say is in store for cellular connectivity, the A20 chip, and possible camera improvements.

appleinsider.com

also:

Qualcomm’s Shadow Still Cast On Apple, As iPhone 18 Pro To Feature Both Snapdragon & C2 5G Modems, Hinting At Latter’s Lack Of mmWave Support

Apple could take a different launch approach with the iPhone 18 Pro, as the flagship lineup is said to feature both Snapdragon and C2 5G modems

wccftech.com

If the leaks are to be believed the 18 Pros will use a Qualcomm SDX80M.

This is the same Qualcomm modem used in the iPhone 17 Pros.

If Apple plans on launching any new 5G and/or Satellite features this year, it sets the 17 Pros up quite nicely.

 

[CMoore515]

They may not feel like the C modems are ready for hundreds of thousands of devices.

 

[JPack]

If Apple plans on launching any new 5G and/or Satellite features this year, it sets the 17 Pros up quite nicely.

In theory, maybe. But in reality, Apple often rations features and limits them to new models.

 

[kitKAC]

They may not feel like the C modems are ready for hundreds of thousands of devices.

From the wccftech.com link:

"Based on the details we’ve received in an email, we believe that the C2 versions of the iPhone 18 Pro are destined for markets where there’s no mmWave support, whereas variants featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 5G modem will be intended to be sold in the U.S."

There will be more 18's worldwide with the C2 than without.

 

[Lisa27]

If the iPhone 18 Pro really sticks with the same Qualcomm modem, it could mean the iPhone 17 Pro still has plenty of hardware headroom. Any new 5G or satellite features might end up being enabled through software or carrier support rather than requiring a new modem. Of course, it's all speculation until Apple announces the details.