That compares with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's 1+5+2 setup ... The chip uses a previous-gen X70 5G modem, though it still offers Wi-Fi 7 support. You also get hardware-accelerated ray tracing ...

Meanwhile, all four iPhone 15 models next year are expected to be equipped with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X70 modem. The 5G modem will be made by TSMC using a 4nm process to introduce power ...

This 5G speed boost is all thanks to the ... as both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come with the older Snapdragon X70 modem, although that hasn't been officially confirmed.