iPhone 16 Professional could have a sooner “5G Superior” modem
An analyst is isn’t going too far out on a limb with claims that the iPhone 16 Professional in 2024 will characteristic “5G Superior,” get Wi-Fi 7, and a greater Ultrawide digicam lens.
Pu’s notes to traders are reportedly primarily based on data from the provision chain, however this time they learn extra like hypothesis. Alongside the sooner 5G, Pu says the iPhone 16 Professional could have Wi-Fi 7, and digicam enhancements.
The one declare the place Pu is restricted is to do with the “5G Superior” one. In addition to saying that Apple will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem within the iPhone 16 Professional, he says the corporate won’t use it within the common iPhone 16.
In addition to the sooner speeds, this X75 mannequin has a mixed mmWave and sub-6GHz transceiver, which makes for a smaller element that additionally makes use of much less energy.
If it hasn’t proved economically essential to have two totally different modems within the vary earlier than, it appears unlikely that it’ll now. Though it could make for a transparent distinction between the common and Professional fashions, which Apple is mentioned to need.
Jeff Pu usually studies on Apple’s plans, however his observe file is poor, and there’s nothing revelatory surrounding Thursday’s report. Together with many others, he erroneously anticipated a value improve for the iPhone 15 Professional Max, for example.