On September 8th, Ookla, a renowned network - speed testing firm, unveiled the most recent 5G network - speed test results for Apple's iPhone 16e. The findings revealed that in 21 global markets, the iPhone 16e, which is equipped with Apple's in - house developed 5G modem chip, the C1, delivered performance on par with the standard iPhone 16 that uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon X71 chip.

Focusing on the domestic market, the median download speed of the iPhone 16 clocked in at 233.23Mbps, while the iPhone 16e achieved a respectable 190.32Mbps. When it came to the T - Mobile network, the iPhone 16's median download speed soared to 317.64Mbps, outpacing the iPhone 16e's 252.80Mbps.

However, the iPhone 16e truly shone in challenging network scenarios. In weak - signal or congested network conditions, it outperformed the iPhone 16 in low - percentile download speeds across 15 markets. Moreover, in 15 out of the 21 markets, its median upload speed was faster, with a particularly remarkable showing in the Canadian market.

This performance suggests that the C1 baseband is highly adept at efficiently utilizing low - frequency spectrum in weak network environments. By doing so, it ensures a stable and uninterrupted connection, which is a significant advantage for users.