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Reports: US iPhone 18 Pro Max Features Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 Modem
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Multiple technology news outlets, including MacRumors, The Mac Observer, and Appleosophy, report that the U.S. variant of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X80 modem. TechInsights has confirmed the presence of the X80 modem inside the US model. Apple has acknowledged that the iPhone 18 Pro Max sold in the U.S. differs in one way, which is the modem component. A separate real-world test by zeerawireless.com compares the iPhone 18 Pro's C2 signal to the iPhone 17 Pro, with surprising results. The reports are based on teardowns and official statements, indicating a hardware differentiation for the U.S. market.
Source report
The U.S. variant of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X80 modem, according to multiple reports.
Key Details
- Modem: Qualcomm Snapdragon X80
- Device: iPhone 18 Pro Max (U.S. version)
- Source: TechInsights confirmed the presence of the X80 modem inside the U.S. model
Related Coverage
- MacRumors reports that Apple has confirmed the iPhone 18 Pro Max sold in the U.S. differs in one key way — the modem component.
- The Mac Observer notes that TechInsights found the Qualcomm X80 modem inside the U.S. iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- zeerawireless.com conducted a real-world test comparing the iPhone 18 Pro's C2 signal to the iPhone 17 Pro, with surprising results.
- Appleosophy also reports that the U.S. variant of the iPhone 18 Pro Max features Qualcomm's Snapdragon X80 modem.
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Part of this Story
US iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with Qualcomm modem, lacks Apple's C2 chip, teardown confirms