New reporting based on leaked schematics and documents taken from Apple supplier Tata indicates the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will use more than one modem design, depending on market. According to the information cited across sources, Apple is considering a dual-modem approach: in the United States, the devices would use a Qualcomm modem, while in other regions they would use Apple’s own C2 modem.
The leaks are connected to a reported cyberattack in which more than 630GB of files were taken from Tata. An initial analysis described plans to use Apple’s proprietary C2 modem for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, and later research cited in the coverage suggests the final configuration may differ by region—specifically pointing to support for mmWave 5G in the US as a key factor for keeping Qualcomm in that market. Other details mentioned in the coverage include additional information related to the devices’ chip roadmap and potential camera upgrades, though modem placement is the central discrepancy highlighted.
