The iPhone 15 Pro, set to be released this week, will offer significant enhancements to its 5G performance. This is thanks to its new Qualcomm modem, according to data from SpeedSmart. This new iPhone model will utilize Qualcomm’s X70 modem, offering three key improvements: notably lower power consumption, improved 5G carrier aggregation capabilities, and better connectivity even when the iPhone is far from a cell tower.
Speed test results indicate that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will deliver up to 24% faster 5G speeds compared to the previous iPhone 14 Pro models. Verizon users will experience the most substantial improvements, followed by T-Mobile and AT&T. These enhancements primarily manifest as boosted download speeds, although there are also minor improvements in upload speeds and ping times.
On average, all three major US networks saw significant gains in download speeds, with an impressive average of 255 Mbps over 5G. Verizon had the largest improvement at 24% faster, followed closely by T-Mobile at 22% faster, with an average download speed of 300 Mbps nationwide. AT&T experienced a 14.6% increase in average download speed. These findings highlight the iPhone 15 Pro’s impressive 5G performance across the country.
While Qualcomm’s X70 modem is also used in flagship Android smartphones, Apple is actively working on developing its own in-house 5G modems, which are expected to be several years away. Qualcomm recently announced that Apple will continue to use Qualcomm 5G modems for iPhones at least through 2026.