iPhone 16 Pro Models Reportedly Boast Up to 26% Faster 5G Speeds

Apple's latest iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are delivering significantly faster 5G speeds compared to their predecessors, according to new data from SpeedSmart. The speed boost comes courtesy of the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem integrated into the Pro models.

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SpeedSmart's testing revealed an average 23.7% increase in 5G download speeds for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max across the three major U.S. carriers. Verizon customers saw the most substantial improvement, with a 26.4% speed increase, followed by AT&T and T-Mobile.

The data shows impressive performance for both T-Mobile and Verizon, with average download speeds exceeding 400 Mbps on the new iPhones. T-Mobile led the pack at 447.50 Mbps, while Verizon clocked in at 409.88 Mbps. AT&T users experienced a respectable 269.48 Mbps, marking a 25.7% improvement over the previous generation.

Upload speeds also saw a significant bump, with an average increase of 22.1% across all three networks. Users can now expect upload speeds to comfortably achieve over 30 Mbps, an often overlooked but crucial metric for mobile performance.

The Snapdragon X75 modem brings several enhancements beyond raw speed. It also supports 5G Advanced technology, offers lower power consumption, and comes with improved 5G carrier aggregation for those aforementioned upload speeds.

While the iPhone 16 Pro models benefit from the X75, the standard iPhone 16 models are believed to use the older Snapdragon X70 modem, although that has not yet been officially confirmed.

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In addition to cellular improvements, all iPhone 16 models now support Wi-Fi 7. This latest Wi-Fi standard promises greater leaps in performance, with theoretical speeds of up to 46 Gbps and significantly reduced latency.

Despite these advancements, Apple continues to work on developing its own 5G modem technology. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests Apple's in-house modems could debut in select iPhone models as early as 2025, perhaps first in the upcoming iPhone SE 4, potentially reducing the company's reliance on Qualcomm.

Apple will open pre-orders for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models starting Friday, September 13. Initial shipments and in-store availability begin on Friday, September 20.

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ralph_sws Avatar
7 months ago
Warsaw, Poland, 15 pro max

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Wizec Avatar
7 months ago
Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband on my iPhone 15 Pro


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dotnet Avatar
7 months ago

Warsaw, Poland, 15 pro max
I was about to say. The results in the article don't seem to be limited by the phone but rather the carrier. This from my iPhone 12 Pro a couple of years ago:



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DEMinSoCAL Avatar
7 months ago
The article reads like the iPhone 16's are out and people on those carriers are using them as part of this study. Who has the phones that took part in these tests?
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dugbug Avatar
7 months ago
wish you could force the phone to a lower frequency for better penetration and power savings. I don't really care about any more speed on a phone.

If you had home internet through cellular this would be good.
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cyb3rdud3 Avatar
7 months ago

Warsaw, Poland, 15 pro max
Yes, I don't understand what this article is about. These speeds are nothing unusual here in Europe. On the contrary, I'd be disappointed if I only got those slow speeds.
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