According to a credible leaker known as "Unknownz21" on Twitter, internal diagrams reveal that Wi-Fi 6E technology will be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro. This is likely due to the advanced A17 processor, which is not expected to be included in the standard iPhone 15.
Unknownz21 has a track record of accurately leaking information about Apple products, including pre-released iOS 14 code and the "Gobi" AR codes, which were later revealed as scannable App Clips. The leaked documents shared by Unknownz21 show that Wi-Fi 6E will only be available on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup.
The diagram refers to different models by letter-number designations, with D3y representing the iPhone 15, D2y representing the iPhone 14, D8x representing the iPhone 15 Pro, and D7x representing the iPhone 14 Pro.
Previous reports from analysts had suggested that Wi-Fi 6E would be introduced with the iPhone 15, but it was unclear if it would be an exclusive feature for pro models. However, there are indications that Apple may choose to limit the new Wi-Fi standard to its premium devices.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus currently use the A15 processor, while the A16 processor is expected to be used in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. If this trend continues, the A17 processor will be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro lineup.
Wireless connectivity is closely tied to Apple's processors, so it is likely that Wi-Fi 6E will be a feature of the A17 processor. This is consistent with previous examples of Apple restricting Wi-Fi standards based on internal chipsets, such as the HomePod's S7 processor, which is limited to Wi-Fi 802.11n, while the previous model had 802.11ac.
Wi-Fi 6E operates on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, as well as the 6GHz band, which enables faster wireless speeds and reduces signal interference. To utilize the 6GHz band, devices must be connected to a Wi-Fi 6E router.
While this decision may not be ideal for future-proofing entry-level iPhones, it will not have an immediate impact on customers. Currently, Wi-Fi 6E routers are still relatively expensive, so users are unlikely to notice the difference in performance in the near future.
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