According to supply chain sources, the new 5G chip in the iPhone 14 could offer better battery life and a better connection to the internet.
According to Taiwan's Economic Daily News, TSMC has obtained all of Apple's orders for its 5G radio frequency (RF) chips. The supplier announced last year that it was going to use the 6nm process to make the chips, which are likely related to Apple's selection of the X65 modem. According to TSMC, the 6nm process for 5G RF chips can provide a physically smaller chip with lower power consumption.
The chip can use less power on the sub 6 GHz and 5G bands while still providing a high level of performance. Shrinking the large RF transceiver component inside the iPhone is expected to free up space. The reclaimed space is said to create more room for a larger battery. The miniaturization of the RF chip is said to result in better battery life.
It is reported that the RF chip will support the upgraded wi-fi, in line with previous rumors. The features and capabilities of wi-fi 6 are extended into the 6 GHz band. More airspace is provided by the additional spectrum, which results in increased bandwidth and less interference.
Apple and Qualcomm reached a multiyear supply agreement that will allow Apple to use 5G modems. According to the settlement document, Apple was planning to use the X60 modem in the next iteration of the phone, followed by the X65 modem in the next iteration of the phone.
Apple is expected to use its own 5G modem in the ios phone starting in 2023.
The X65 is the world's first 10 Gigabit 5G modem and antenna system for smartphones that can provide theoretical data speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second. The X65 has other benefits such as improved power efficiency, enhanced coverage, and support for all global commercialmmWave frequencies.
The final solidification of the iPhone 14 lineup appears to be part of Apple's pivot away from TSMC to manufacture its RF chips. The trial production of the iPhone 14 Pro has begun.
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