KGI: Next Year's iPhone Models to Have Upgraded Intel and Qualcomm Modems Enabling Faster LTE Speeds

[MacRumors]

Apple's next-generation iPhone models released in 2018 will feature Intel's XMM 7560 and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X20 modems, enabling faster LTE transmission speeds, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Image: KGI Securities​

Kuo highlighted that both new chips support 4x4 MIMO technology, compared to only 2x2 MIMO in the latest iPhone models, which leads him to believe LTE transmission speeds will increase significantly in 2018 iPhones.

In his latest research note, obtained by MacRumors, Kuo predicted Intel will supply Apple with 70 to 80 percent or more of the baseband chips.

New baseband chips from Intel & Qualcomm will significantly boost transmission speed of new 2H18 iPhone models thanks to supporting 4x4 MIMO antenna design: We believe that 2H18 new iPhones will upgrade baseband chips from Intel's XMM 7480 and Qualcomm's MDM 9655 in 2H17 to Intel's XMM 7560 and Qualcomm's SDX 20. As both new chips support 4x4 MIMO technology, compared to only 2x2 MIMO in 2H17, we anticipate LTE transmission speeds will increase significantly. We believe Intel will supply Apple with 70-80% or more of required baseband chips.

Kuo also predicted that next year's iPhone models will feature dual-SIM dual standby (DSDS), with support for LTE+LTE connections, which allows two SIM cards to be active simultaneously using only one set of chips.

2H18 iPhone models won't only offer faster LTE transmission speed: We predict that at least one of the 2H18 new iPhone models will support dual-SIM dual standby (DSDS). Unlike existing DSDS phones, which commonly support LTE+3G connections, we believe next-generation iPhone models will support LTE+LTE connections, in a bid to enhance the user experience.

It's not entirely clear if the new iPhones would have a dual SIM card slot or if one of the SIM cards would be embedded into the device.

Article Link: KGI: Next Year's iPhone Models to Have Upgraded Intel and Qualcomm Modems Enabling Faster LTE Speeds

 

[bladerunner2000]

They're all huge. Is it too much to ask for a normal HAND held sized phone?

 

[OldSchoolMacGuy]

BREAKING NEWS: The next model will have improvements from the current model. Maybe.

 

[geoff5093]

The 6.1" LCD model makes zero sense to have.

They're all huge. Is it too much to ask for a normal HAND held sized phone?

You mean the 5.8" phone? It's the same size as the 4.7" iPhone 8, which is already a small phone.

 

[TimeSquareDesi]

Anyone want to purchase a lightly used iPhone X from me...? I'm holding up for the iPhone 11 with upgraded internals /sarcasm

 

[zombierunner]

I'd like to get the 6.5 inch iPhone. Probably cost around £/$ 1189 64gb

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

What? The next iPhone will be better?? So glad I’m holding off this year

 

[rugmankc]

Is that going to help in weak coverage areas? Just Asking----

 

[D.T.]

Right, the most interesting / curious thing about this article isn't the point about updated LTE, but the "forecast" of a 6.1", EtT, FaceID phone with LCD.

They're all huge. Is it too much to ask for a normal HAND held sized phone?

The current X, i.e., the 5.8" OLED model is a terrific size.

 

[Digital Dude]

Well, it's about time as my iPhone X is already growing long in the tooth; and it doesn't even arrive until Monday.

 

[KingslayerG5]

Dual sim is going to be useful for alot of countries mostly on prepaid.

The Verizon variant is the one to get again next year.

 

[44267547]

That 6.5 iPhone in the photo absolutely trumps the 5.8. I know it's a render, but that's what I really look forward to, is the 6.5 OLED in Fall 2018.

 

[haunebu]

Instant gains to be had by dumping the poorly performing Intel modems entirely. Then Apple wouldn't have to artificially limit the Qualcomm gigabit LTE modems already in its products.

 

[Billymac19]

That 6.5 iPhone in the photo absolutely trumps the 5.8. I know it's a render, but that's what I really look forward to, is the 6.5 OLED.

my first "dream phone" i am reallly liking the X but damn the X the size of a plus sign me up!!!!

 

[nwcs]

The 6.1" LCD model makes zero sense to have.


You mean the 5.8" phone? It's the same size as the 4.7" iPhone 8, which is already a small phone.

No, the SE is a small phone. The 4.7” is a medium sized phone.

 

[Ramchi]

That....that...that word Dual SIM if it ever happens in iPhone X Plus, that would be the end of Android mobile for me!! Awesome

 

[Jbusick7944]

Dang, Ming. You mean to tell us that the new phones next year will be faster? Crazy!

 

[Billymac19]

That....that...that word Dual SIM if it ever happens in iPhone X Plus, that would be the end of Android mobile for me!! Awesome

does that mean for example, i can have verizon and a tmobile account on one phone?

 

[Ramchi]

does that mean for example, i can have verizon and a tmobile account on one phone?

I doubt unless both are using similar standards (GSM vs CDMA)! But heard that iPhone forked out Global multi-network compatibility post 6S into multiple devices.

 

[kahkityoong]

The 6.1" LCD model makes zero sense to have.


You mean the 5.8" phone? It's the same size as the 4.7" iPhone 8, which is already a small phone.

Small in comparison to the others. The SE is what I would call a small phone.

 

[tridley68]

Man I wish that the OLED 6.5 I phone X would have released this year along side of the 5.8 I phone x good thing I have the I phone every year plan I miss the size of my 7plus

 

[kdarling]

Is that going to help in weak coverage areas? Just Asking----

It could. Read the last paragraph here:

http://bgr.com/2017/11/14/iphone-x-vs-galaxy-note-8-lte-speed-test-its-not-even-close/

 

[KingslayerG5]

Sarcasm because of planned obsolescence.. And people expect Apple NOT to improve with next year's iPhones? You know the charade and pattern already. Will look the same but internal improvements. Tick-tock.

Stage 1: Buy new iPhone
Stage 2: Say you love it and call it best ever
Stage 3: Boredom
Stage 4: Sell it, trade-in, or give it away
Stage 5: Buy latest iPhone

^ Repeat every step to fulfill that iPhone fix you have.

We live in the ADHD era anyway. People may ask you about your newest iPhone and completely forget about it a minute later. We forget like over 90% of what we will see visually within the next minute. Most of us won't even remember what we had for breakfast by time someone may ask us by dinner time. Unless you have super memory like Marilu Henner. I wouldn't want that. I want to be like Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Ignorance is bliss.

 

[iPhone_X]

When I see that photo with the three different iPhone sizes rumored for next year, I wonder why they aren't making an iPhone SE X. Besides the provocative and unlikely name, I'd love a device that is only a little wider than the SE but with a full frontal ~4.7" display. Price it at $800 if you have to, I don't care! Another option would be to take exact same 4.7" display ratio from the iPhone 7, but with rounded corners. So it's wider than the SE but not taller yet still 16:9 and OLED.

Also, has anyone asked how they would get LCD into that form factor? I thought you needed flexible OLED to do the corners properly.

 

[recoil80]

The 6.1" LCD model makes zero sense to have.

It may be the sweet spot for some users, including me.
I have an 8+ now, I'd like a phone wide as the 8+ but tall like X and although the OLED display is amazing I could live with an LCD since I really like true tone on my 8+.
If it comes at the usual price point as iPhone 8 it can be a good alternative to the premium X models.