Apple’s new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro contain Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X75 modem which delivers several notable improvements, including 5G Advanced support, lower power consumption, and enhanced 5G carrier aggregation for faster upload speeds. These upgrades should offer a noticeable boost in mobile connectivity for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
SpeedSmart:
By comparing speed test data from the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max with last year’s iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, we’ve observed an impressive average increase of 23.7% in download speeds across all three major US networks. Verizon stands out with a 26.4% improvement in average 5G download speeds.
Both T-Mobile and Verizon show strong network performance with the new iPhone, reaching average download speeds of over 400 Mbps. These speeds are likely to improve further as T-Mobile’s 5G UC and Verizon’s UW coverage continue to expand. AT&T also shows a healthy 25.7% increase in 5G download speeds with the new iPhone. Additionally, the Snapdragon X75 modem has made notable improvements in upload speeds, an often overlooked but important metric. Across all three networks, upload speeds have increased by 22.1%, with average speeds now comfortably over 30 Mbps.
MacDailyNews Take: In addition, all four models in Apple’s iPhone 16 series boast advanced Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, utilizing the 802.11be standard with 2×2 MIMO technology. This enables the new iPhones to transmit and receive data simultaneously across the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, resulting in faster Wi-Fi speeds, reduced latency, and improved reliability.
Wi-Fi 7 offers a theoretical peak download speed exceeding 40Gb/s, a substantial fourfold increase compared to its predecessor, Wi-Fi 6E. This significant boost in performance will deliver a noticeable enhancement in wireless connectivity for iPhone 16 users.
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