Apple Introduces the Apple N1 Chip for the Entire iPhone 17 Series and iPhone Air
This Tuesday, Apple announced the launch of its first-ever internally designed chip that supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread network—the Apple N1. According to insights from MacRumors, which delved into Apple’s filings with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Wi-Fi 7 capability of the Apple N1 chip is confined to a 160 MHz bandwidth on the 6 GHz frequency band. This is half the maximum capacity of the 802.11be standard, which can reach up to 320 MHz.
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Previous Generations and Performance Benchmarks
The iPhone 16 series, released last year, was the pioneer in featuring Wi-Fi 7 compatibility. At that time, Apple incorporated a solution provided by Broadcom, which also had the same 160 MHz limitation. Performance tests on those models showed that data transfer rates peaked at around 1.6 or 1.7 Gbit/s, only slightly above the Wi-Fi 6E. Therefore, the new Apple N1 chip is not expected to surpass these maximum theoretical speeds. However, Apple has promised enhancements in overall performance and reliability in key areas such as connection sharing and AirDrop, although these improvements will still operate within the existing limitations.
While this restriction may not significantly impact iPhone users, a more powerful chip will be necessary for the eventual and inevitable inclusion of a proprietary Wi-Fi chip in Mac computers.
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Ethan Rivers focuses on Android smartphones, emerging mobile platforms, and operating systems. With a critical yet fair perspective, he evaluates devices on performance, design, and ecosystem compatibility.