Apple continues its journey with the E series instead of the SE series, known as affordable smartphones. The model, which is no longer very affordable in terms of price, was criticized for its shortcomings such as screen refresh rate and single camera. However, according to a test that emerged, the iPhone 16e modem Apple C1 internet download speed is faster than the 16 Pro Max modem.
The iPhone 16e C1 modem managed to surpass the iPhone 16 Pro Max with its internet speed!
Apple first came across its own modem, the C1, in the 16e model. The first modem the company used in its own phones, the C1, achieved significant success in a short time. As you know, although Apple relies on the features of the C1 5G modem, it plans to come out with the C2 modem in the iPhone 18 model.

For now, the iPhone 16 series includes Qualcomm’s 5G modems. In fact, the internet speed of the iPhone 16 series is quite good. However, according to a test conducted by a Youtuber, the iPhone 16e modem C1 has already surpassed the Qualcomm 5G modem.
Accordingly, the Youtuber answered the question of which is faster, the iPhone 16 Pro Max or the iPhone 16e, with a video. Accordingly, the Snapdragon X71 5G modem in the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple C1, which is the iPhone 16e 5G modem, were put to speed test via Speedtest.
According to the results of the test, the iPhone 16e modem C1 was 40 percent faster than the iPhone 16 Pro Max modem Snapdragon X71. Interestingly, the Snapdragon X71 5G modem has mmWave technology, which offers higher speeds and a wider internet network. The Apple C1 modem, although lacking this technology, can apparently offer a much higher internet download speed.
It is known that Apple will currently use the C1 5G modem in the iPhone 17 Air model. However, after these results, it is a matter of curiosity whether Apple will offer the C1 modem in the iPhone 17 series as well. Although the C1 has important technologies, mmWave technology is quite important in countries such as the USA, Canada, Japan, China, and the UK. In this sense, it is unlikely that Apple will continue with the C1 modem in its flagship models.
On the other hand, it is also a matter of curiosity why the speed difference between the iPhone 16e modem and the iPhone 16 Pro Max modem is so high. Do you think the Apple C1 5G modem and internet download speed alone are enough to buy the iPhone 16e? We are waiting for your comments and opinions.