Everything about the iPhone X

[htngwilliam]

It's actually an agreement that smartphone makers have with their govt and not an actual law

Will wireless charging works with casing?

 

[hawkz02]

Depending on the type of case u using, thicker one will disrupt the charging or not even charge at all.

Will wireless charging works with casing?

 

[sevensomerset]

1. Japan model have always on camera shutter sound due to their law
2. Dubai model has their Facetime disabled again due to their law.
3. Europe/UK model still got the ugly FCC labels.

The next best for us (let’s say we don’t not talking about our local set A1901) will be HK set A1865 like you said, using Qualcomm modem + cheaper RRP.

iPhone X A1865 Qualcomm Modem vs A1901 Intel Modem
https://www.techwalls.com/iphone-x-a1865-qualcomm-a1901-intel-modem/

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LOL point #2
like beer w/o alcohol

 

[kenchi]

So hk this time also got the Qualcomm version ?

Ya I know of the japan edition can't off sound

Japan is using the exclusive A1902 model whose camera shutter sound cannot be disabled.

HK and China both get the superior A1865 model.

 

[vtcode]

Yes, HK has Qualcomm version but HK set does not support CDMA. but all phones are local warranty so no official warranty here if you buy foreign sets. Also, even if on few extremely rare incidents that Apple agrees to repair/replace your foreign iPhone (most probably with AppleCare), it will be replaced with local set so it will be back to Intel modem.

In fact, iPhone 1 to iPhone 4 all use infineon modems (later acquired by Intel). iPhone 4s onwards all using Qualcomm modems. The problem with Qualcomm is that it started in CDMA and use many illegal business practices to stay monopoly and charge high fees to all handset makers, so no one really wants to use them but have no choice either because no other suppliers or bounded by some "illegal" exclusive contracts with Qualcomm. Apple ended that 5-year contract last year so started to diversify using Intel modem.

For all those who use local iPhone 7/7+, could you pls share if you encounter any signal/call drop/low coverage/slow recovery from 3G to 4G issues etc?

So hk this time also got the Qualcomm version ?

Ya I know of the japan edition can't off sound

 

[kenchi]

If compare to Qualcomm older set like 6s or 6 the 7 does feel slower lor
Can't hold onto example 4g longer and will fall on 3G and recover to 4g slower

So need go have a better telco coverage to offset this issue

Yes, HK has Qualcomm version but HK set does not support CDMA. but all phones are local warranty so no official warranty here if you buy foreign sets. Also, even if on few extremely rare incidents that Apple agrees to repair/replace your foreign iPhone (most probably with AppleCare), it will be replaced with local set so it will be back to Intel modem.

In fact, iPhone 1 to iPhone 4 all use infineon modems (later acquired by Intel). iPhone 4s onwards all using Qualcomm modems. The problem with Qualcomm is that it started in CDMA and use many illegal business practices to stay monopoly and charge high fees to all handset makers, so no one really wants to use them but have no choice either because no other suppliers or bounded by some "illegal" exclusive contracts with Qualcomm. Apple ended that 5-year contract last year so started to diversify using Intel modem.

For all those who use local iPhone 7/7+, could you pls share if you encounter any signal/call drop/low coverage/slow recovery from 3G to 4G issues etc?

 

[Fellowes]

Yes, HK has Qualcomm version but HK set does not support CDMA. but all phones are local warranty so no official warranty here if you buy foreign sets. Also, even if on few extremely rare incidents that Apple agrees to repair/replace your foreign iPhone (most probably with AppleCare), it will be replaced with local set so it will be back to Intel modem.

In fact, iPhone 1 to iPhone 4 all use infineon modems (later acquired by Intel). iPhone 4s onwards all using Qualcomm modems. The problem with Qualcomm is that it started in CDMA and use many illegal business practices to stay monopoly and charge high fees to all handset makers, so no one really wants to use them but have no choice either because no other suppliers or bounded by some "illegal" exclusive contracts with Qualcomm. Apple ended that 5-year contract last year so started to diversify using Intel modem.

For all those who use local iPhone 7/7+, could you pls share if you encounter any signal/call drop/low coverage/slow recovery from 3G to 4G issues etc?

Idk is it SingTel got better coverage. Went to KK hospital visiting, my friend using OP5 with SingTel 4G, my iPhone 7+ with Starhub only get 3G when we stand like next to each other.

MRT tunnel exiting toward Red Hill too, my friend OP5 SingTel switch to 4G and mine 7+ with Starhub stuck with 3G and didn’t even know another friend WhatsApp me, in the end friend send sms to me ask me why I never reply.

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[pspcrazy]

So hk this time also got the Qualcomm version ?

Ya I know of the japan edition can't off sound

Take note that Singapore will be bringing in 2 models.. -A1865* & A1901** so check behind the box so you get the better one for walk in buyers!! From Apple Singapore official site..for those who bought online..good luck


*Qualcomn/**Intel

 

[Fellowes]

Take note that Singapore will be bringing in 2 models.. -A1865* & A1901** so check behind the box so you get the better one!! From Apple Singapore official site

*Qualcomn/**Intel

Don’t anyhow give info. Singapore will only have A1901 as per IDA record and on Apple LTE band spec site, they won’t bring in two variant of the same model. Same as iPhone 7/7+/8/8+ we all using Intel variant.

Actually Apple can bring in Qualcomm variant to SEA region but sadly they choose not too for some reason

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[Jirachi]

Take note that Singapore will be bringing in 2 models.. -A1865* & A1901** so check behind the box so you get the better one!! From Apple Singapore official site


*Qualcomn/**Intel

Singapore will only be using A1901.

 

[pspcrazy]

Really ?that sucks cause I check in Apple official page ..it seems they might bring in 2 models..as stated in their web so might have a chance

 

[sevensomerset]

on iphone7+
previously with starhub, it will fall to 3g oftenly
now with sigtel, most of the time on 4g
looks like telco issue

 

[TrueBeliever_jh]

while we are at modem

Apple Considering Eliminating Qualcomm Chips From Next Year's iPhones and iPads

Amid an escalating legal battle with Qualcomm, Apple is designing its 2018 iPhones and iPads without Qualcomm LTE chips, reports The Wall Street Journal. Apple is instead considering using only modem chips from Intel and perhaps MediaTek in its next-generation devices.

 

[ragnarok95]

while we are at modem

Apple Considering Eliminating Qualcomm Chips From Next Year's iPhones and iPads

Yes, please. Completely shut the door on QC pls.

 

[vtcode]

i also kinda support Apple on this. even though consumers suffer a bit in short term. but, to be fair to all, apple should lower iphone price, not increase like this year. anyway, market will teach apple a lesson.

Yes, please. Completely shut the door on QC pls.

 

[TrueBeliever_jh]

Yes, please. Completely shut the door on QC pls.

what so bad about Qualcomm?

will it drive the overall smartphone prices down if royalties are no longer paid?

 

[TrueBeliever_jh]

i quite nervous on Apple's calibration of OLED

 

[Audiology93]

i quite nervous on Apple's calibration of OLED

As long as it's better than Pixel 2 XL. And considering that Apple got their panel from Samsung and not LG, there shouldn't be any problem.

Sent from MIX 2 using GAGT

 

[ragnarok95]

Next year iphone LG will play a part. lol

 

[szeli]

what so bad about Qualcomm?

will it drive the overall smartphone prices down if royalties are no longer paid?

I honestly care more about power consumption than speeds. if Intel modems use less power I'm all for it...