Apple's rollout of its own 5G modems continues, with the iPhone 17 Air expected to use the C1 chip. Future plans include the C2 modem for the Pro, while some iPhone models may still use Qualcomm.
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Google's Pixel 10 lineup will ditch Qualcomm for MediaTek's T900 5G modem. This shift away from Qualcomm's Snapdragon highlights Google's reliance on in-house technology like the Tensor G5.
If everything goes according to Apple's plans, Qualcomm could lose Apple as a customer for modems by 2027.
Qualcomm and Apple have extended their 5G modem agreement for an additional three years, meaning Qualcomm will continue to supply its Snapdragon 5G Modem RF systems for Apple's product through 2026.
Huawei has been under US sanctions since 2019, but it is working on a new 5G smartphone that could be released later this year. New 5G phones would mark a major comeback for Huawei.
Smartphones with 5G modems are now outselling those with a 4G chipset inside them. While China leads the world in 5G penetration North America and Western Europe aren't behind in adopting 5G.
Google will reportedly tap Samsung to supply the 5G modem for its upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones, dropping Qualcomm which has long manufactured connectivity hardware for Pixel devices.
Today, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System. Based on a 5nm process, it promises things like mmWave-sub6 aggregation, a smaller antenna module, double peak speeds, and more.
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Samsung has announced that it will begin mass producing the new Exynos 980 processor by the end of the year. It's notable because it's the first AI-ready chip from Samsung with integrated 5G.
Intel has announced that it will no longer produce 5G modem for smartphones, including next year's iPhones, a few hours after Apple and Qualcomm settled their longstanding legal dispute.
