Android smartphones equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X75 and X80 modems outperformed iPhone 16e with Apple's C1 modem in a new 5G test by Cellular Insights commissioned by Qualcomm.
The Android devices achieved up to 35% faster download speeds and up to 91% faster upload speeds compared to iPhone 16e, especially indoors.
iPhone 16e frequently became hot during testing, impacting performance, while the Android devices maintained higher connectivity.
The Qualcomm-powered Android devices cost $619 and $799, outpricing the iPhone 16e starting at $599, with Cellular Insights suggesting they offer more consistent 5G performance.