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eamag02/19/20253 repliesview on HN

Can someone please explain the benefits of C1 chip?


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xuki02/19/2025

Vertical integration. No longer depends on Qualcomm for a very critical component. Slightly higher margin.

two_handfuls02/19/2025

For us: it is smaller and consumes less power, so the phone can have a bigger battery life.

For them: more control, lower marginal costs.

supertrope02/19/2025

Apple no longer has to pay a royalty that’s a percentage of the whole phone. Integrating the modem into the SoC saves power and space.

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