iPhone 18 Pro Models and iPhone Duo Feature Apple's New C2 Modem
Apple today unveiled new iPhone 18 Pro models and the iPhone Duo – the company's first foldable iPhone – and all three devices feature Apple's new custom-designed C2 modem for 5G connectivity. Prior to today's announcements, there was speculation that Apple's C2 in-house modem would not support mmWave 5G in the U.S., and that the company would once again rely on Qualcomm to fill the gap for…
Apple introduced the new iPhone 18 Pro models and the foldable iPhone Duo, both equipped with Apple's newly designed C2 modem for enhanced 5G connectivity. The C2 modem, which was initially speculated to lack mmWave 5G support in the U.S., now supports mmWave and improves cellular quality and reliability through AI enhancements.
Additionally, the C2 modem offers faster uploads and lower energy consumption compared to its predecessor, the C1X. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are available in burgundy, glacier, silver, and black colors, with prices starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, and will be available for pre-order on September 12. The iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999, comes in star white and night sky colors, and pre-orders begin on October 16, with availability on October 23.
Both the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo models feature the N1, a wireless networking chip designed by Apple that supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.
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