Re-posting: Apple iPhone 17 Lineup -- Computing Chips, Wi-FI / Bluetooth Chips, And The Neural Chips -- October 2, 2025

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For the iPhone 17 lineup released in September 2025, Apple replaced the Broadcom Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips across all models, including the iPhone Air.

Here's a breakdown of the connectivity chip changes in the iPhone 17 lineup:

Broadcom replacement: All iPhone 17 models—the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air—now use Apple's custom-designed N1 wireless networking chip. This chip handles all local wireless functions like Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.

Modem differences: While the Wi-Fi chip is now Apple's own design across the board, the cellular modem technology varies by model.

        iPhone Air: Features Apple's new C1X modem.

        iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max: Continue to use Qualcomm modems for cellular connectivity.

Overall transition: The move to the N1 chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals Apple's continued push to replace third-party components with its own custom silicon. While the C1X modem is a step toward modem independence, the company still relies on Qualcomm for its highest-end cellular modems.

On another note, wi-fi is becoming so ubiquitous one wonders to what extent some users could do without the Qualcomm modem (or any modem for that matter). Of course, that's exactly what one can do with iPads and laptops.