iPhone Air C1X modem matches Qualcomm speed & wins on latency

The iPhone Air with Apple's C1X modem delivers performance on par with Qualcomm's X80 chip while outperforming it in latency in the latest real world analysis.iPhone AirApple's custom C1X modem now matches Qualcomm in real-world performance, according to an Ookla report from March 22. The analysis, based on global Speedtest data from Q4 2025, shows Apple has closed the gap on download speeds.It has also surpassed Qualcomm in latency, though it still trails in some upload scenarios. The progress of the C1X marks a significant step for Apple in the modem market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums