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Why Do U.S. Models of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Only U.S. Models of the 18 Pro Max, Use Qualcomm Cellular Modems Instead of Apple’s Own Superior C2 Modem?

Joe Rossignol at MacRumors over the weekend: Apple now says the iPhone 18 Pro has a C2 modem worldwide, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max uses the chip in every country except for the U.S.

  • U.S. iPhone 18 Pro Max models use Qualcomm cellular modems
  • Other countries' iPhone 18 Pro Max models use Apple's C2 modem
  • Apple's C2 modem supports ultra-fast mmWave 5G in the U.S.

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