Battle of the Modems – iPhone 6s’ Better Modem set to Double LTE Speeds
The phone isn’t even out yet, but like many as-yet-to-be-released phones, the iPhone 6s has not been spared of having its designs leaked online. Images leaked to 9to5Mac (if they are genuine), show that the upcoming iPhone will be sporting the same signature iPhone shape and design, but will bear a different modem inside – the Qualcomm 9X35 Gobi modem. Yes, that chipset. We’ve heard about it before we know. The 9X35 modem was first announced in 2013 and production started in 2014 with Apple as one of the biggest clients. The modem has caused quite a bit of uproar among the online community so we are going to take a look at what the fuss is concerning this new modem.
Faster Qualcomm Modem
Wanting to be the best goes without saying for Apple and in order to do this they must always be on the lookout for ways to improve their creations. In the upcoming iPhone the improvement is seen in the Qualcomm modem that they have chosen to place within the phone. The modem – a 9X35 Gobi modem which is more commonly known as the Qualcomm MDM9636M chip is said to be more powerful than the 9X25 currently sitting inside the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus.
Battle of the Modems 9X25 vs 9X35
With more and more LTE connections being set in place, it’s only right that phone manufacturers also move in that direction. Hence the push to install modems that allow for better LTE connection such as this latest 9X35 Qualcomm Gobi modem. Pitted against the 9X25 modem, the 9X53 modem does twice the work of the 9X25 – it downloads faster at 300Mbps compared to the 9X25’s speed of 150Mbps. The only thing that appears to be a hindrance is the local carrier’s support. These speeds are theoretical and can only be realized and achieved if the carrier network’s also increase their support.
Effect of New Modem on Battery Life
The upgraded Qualcomm LTE chip brings faster LTE speeds and is reported to be great at being energy efficient. Apple is looking for ways to improve battery life. Not only will the new iPhone be sporting an improved chipset but reports claim that there is talk of a thinner motherboard which combined with the 9X35 modem will see battery life increasing incrementally.
What the phone will look like
Sources at Bloombery say the iPhone 6s will maintain the 4.7inch and 5.5 inch screen sizes respectively. Force Touch will be incorporated. Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities is on record saying the new phone will be slightly thicker than the iPhone 6 by 0.2mm and will be taller by 0.15mm. The 7000 series aluminium will be used on the iPhone as well.
Conclusion
Who doesn’t wish their current iPhone had a better battery life and faster LTE speed? We all do that is why we can’t wait to get our hands on the new iPhone 6s!