https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iphone-18-pro-max-in-u-s-has-qualcomm-s-snapdragon-x80-modemContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iphone-18-pro-max-in-u-s-has-qualcomm-s-snapdragon-x80-modemhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iphone-18-pro-max-in-u-s-has-qualcomm-s-snapdragon-x80-modem#u77769Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:06:46 +0000The US version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max features a Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 modem instead of Apple's internal C2 modem. TechInsights confirmed this hardware configuration through a comprehensive teardown of the device. This marks a departure from the iPhone 18 Pro, as the two Pro models now ship with different versions of this key component. Apple has acknowledged that the iPhone 18 Pro Max sold in the United States differs from other versions in one specific way.Why it mattersApple has been working to replace third-party cellular hardware with its own custom silicon. The absence of the C2