At its "What's new in 5G" event Qualcomm held yesterday, the San Diego company unveiled its scheduled MWC news after it was canceled. At the event Qualcomm presented third-generation X60 module Perfect for 5G connection Modem we can easily find on the upcoming iPhone 12.
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The X60 chip is made in a 5nm process and can hold at a speed of up to 10 times 7.5 Gbps download and 3Gbps download. Qualcomm also highlighted the ability of this chip to integrate mmWave and the entire sub-6Ghz spectrum, including 4G waves. For a company this is the first chip capable of offering these features.
Apart from the speed of data transfer, which can increase from 10 to 20 times compared to 4G, technology 5G offers some benefits. Crucial to the development of integration within buildings and enclosed spaces and a significant reduction in latency, that is, the time it takes to communicate.
Qualcomm also explained that the new modem already exists in the test section with her colleagues during this first semester.
Last fall, after Apple miraculously settled its war in the courts against Qualcomm charging royalty, there were rumors that Apple would use Qualcomm & # 39; s X55 chip for its iPhone 12. Now, with the announcement of the X60 generation and and a reference, at the launch, to partners testing the chip, Apple is pulled from the election.
Modem is another the most important things device. In the days that we are, considering the number of tests and tests to ensure the quality of the finished product, it seems very unlikely that the iPhone 12 will use this new chip. In fact, at the launch Qualcomm said it expects the first devices with the X60 chip to hit the market in early 2021.
While this new Qualcomm chip boasts at speeds over 7Gbps, keep in mind that the average daily speed will be very low. Articles for devices are starting to work, which we know Apple is building for itself, and the network information input feature among many other unique features.
According to rumors, the advent of 5G will be one of newsletter that this iPhone generation will bring. We refer to the square shape of an edge or the arrival of four models at a time, for example.
Source | 9to5mac
