iPhone X Models With Qualcomm Modem Still Have Faster LTE Speeds Than Those With Intel Modems

iphone x models equipped qualcomm's snapdragon x16 modem consistently better lte speeds versions intel's xmm7480 modem, according wireless signal testing firm cellular insights.

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context, cellular insights used professional measurement equipment equipped 4 vivaldi antennas simulate lte performance @ different distances cellular tower qualcomm , intel models.

cellular insights started lte signal strong -85dbm, , gradually reduced power level simulate moving away cellular tower signal weaker, until modems lost cellular connectivity.

testing, shared pc magazine, based on performance on lte band 4, used every major carrier in united states except sprint, in canada , parts of latin america.

results reveal limited attenuation, or signal reduction in simple terms, iphone x intel modem started experience lower lte download speeds iphone x qualcomm modem.

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while both modems started out 195mbps of download throughput on 20mhz carrier, qualcomm difference appeared quickly, intel modem dropped 169mbps @ -87dbm. qualcomm modem took additional -6dbm of attenuation speed.

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cellular insights said difference noticeable in weak signal conditions, in iphone x qualcomm modem experienced 67 percent faster lte download speeds on average compared intel model.

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at weak signal strength, below -120dbm, qualcomm modem got speeds on average 67 percent faster intel modem. intel modem died @ -129dbm , qualcomm modem died @ -130dbm, didn't find lot of difference in when modems gave out.

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iphone 7 , iphone 7 plus models qualcomm modems also had faster lte download speeds intel counterparts last year, cellular insights said gap narrower between iphone x models.

pc magazine speculated apple artificially crippling qualcomm modem have similar performance intel modem, given controversy arose iphone 7 , iphone 7 plus last year.

qualcomm's snapdragon x16 gigabit-class modem supports 4x4 mimo, example, functionality disabled in iphone x. result both qualcomm , intel versions of iphone x have peak theoretical download speed of 600 mbps in countries.

in all, means customers want ensure receive absolute highest lte speeds in areas weaker signal reception should put thought iphone model purchase.

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apple offers iphone x, iphone 8, , iphone 8 plus in 2 models in united states. first qualcomm-based model a1865, works cdma networks verizon , sprint in united states. second intel-based a1901, works gsm networks at&t , t-mobile. in other countries, apple typically sells 1 version of each phone, depending on technology used carriers in each country.

if want best possible lte performance, purchasing a1865 model best option. now, requires ordering verizon model if want unlocked device in united states. in many other countries, , in u.s. enough, apple sells unlocked sim-free a1865 model.

article link: iphone x models qualcomm modem still have faster lte speeds intel modems

 

wonder if qualcomm paid them.

 

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