Mobile operators worldwide are deploying network standard LTE-Advanced. The maximum speed of the mobile networks compound LTE-A is 300 Mbit / sec. According to informed sources, the next flagship Apple smartphone will be supported by high-speed standard, but will provide half the data rate.
According to GforGames citing Chinese portal Geekbar, new Apple smartphone will be equipped with LTE-modem Qualcomm MDM9625. As a confirmation of the information provided by the photo of the motherboard iPhone 6. Module MDM9625 supports a network of LTE-A, but provides a maximum bandwidth of 150 Mbit / s.
For comparison, the model iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c support speeds of 100 Mbit / s. Thus, the new generation of "apple" communicators will "only" 150% faster, instead of the expected 200%. Earlier, sources reported that Apple chose LTE-modem Qualcomm MDM9x35, which is compatible with the networks of the fourth-generation LTE, support the standard Advanced Category 6, and provides increased data transfer rates up to 300 Mbit / s.
The source explains this move Apple immature high-speed networks LTE. In the same "Megaphone" covering standard LTE-Advanced, not even supporting smartphones and tablets, is available only within the Garden Ring and the Moscow Ring Road to reach not before the end of the year. In addition, due to the fact that the modem is configured for 28-nm process technology, MDM9625 can operate at high speeds, while maintaining a low temperature.
As we have previously mentioned, the announcement of iPhone 6 will take place on Tuesday, September 9th. 10 days after this sale will go the 4.7-inch device modification, whereas a 5.5-inch version may be delayed until October. In addition to the enlarged display, the novelty is to get a faster processor A8, improved camera and a slim body.