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iPhone 8/Plus iPhone 8 - New modem?

DCIFRTHS

DCIFRTHS

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Does anyone know if the modem in the iPhone 8, unlocked, Apple store version is still being made with the Qualcomm modem (for the US market)?

I know in Germany, Apple was forced to use the Intel modem for all the iPhone 8 devices, but I'm not sure if that applies here in the US.
 
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JPack

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Apple was forced to use Qualcomm in Germany as a workaround for the import ban.

Apple uses purely Intel in the U.S.
 
DCIFRTHS

DCIFRTHS

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JPack said:
Apple was forced to use Qualcomm in Germany as a workaround for the import ban.

Apple uses purely Intel in the U.S.
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Do you know when they switched to all intel in the us? Specifically for the iPhone 8. I have the Qualcomm version of that phone. Was looking to buy another directly from Apple (unlocked). Based on what you are saying, a new iPhone 8, purchased in the US, for use on a CDMA carrier (Verizon) will be sporting an Intel modem?

You are correct about Germany. Got my facts reversed.
 
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GhettoMrBob

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JPack said:
Apple was forced to use Qualcomm in Germany as a workaround for the import ban.

Apple uses purely Intel in the U.S.
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Did this change at some point or is only true for some carriers? My Verizon 8+ is Qualcomm. Purchased in the US.
 
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JPack

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DCIFRTHS said:
Do you know when they switched to all intel in the us? Specifically for the iPhone 8. I have the Qualcomm version of that phone. Was looking to buy another directly from Apple (unlocked). Based on what you are saying, a new iPhone 8, purchased in the US, for use on a CDMA carrier (Verizon) will be sporting an Intel modem?

You are correct about Germany. Got my facts reversed.
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GhettoMrBob said:
Did this change at some point or is only true for some carriers? My Verizon 8+ is Qualcomm. Purchased in the US.
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Sorry, I was thinking of the 2018 iPhones when I said Apple uses only Intel.

As far as I know, the iPhone 8 in the U.S. continues to use Qualcomm for CDMA models.
 
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