IPhone 13 models again expected to support faster 6E Wi-Fi

Apple plans to release its first iPhones with Wi-Fi 6E support in 2021, according to Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Thomas O’Malley.

In a research note shared with MacRumors today, analysts wrote that investor sentiment towards supplier Apple Skyworks has turned “too negative” given that the semiconductor company will apparently supply various components. for this year’s “iPhone 13” models, including Wi-Fi 6E power amplifiers.

Analysts said chipmaker Broadcom will also benefit from Apple and Samsung’s adoption of Wi-Fi 6E this year. Earlier this month, Samsung introduced its new Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone with Wi-Fi 6E support based on a Broadcom chip.

The more concrete information comes after analysts at Barclays said iPhone 13 models “may” support Wi-Fi 6E last month.

Wi-Fi 6E offers the features and capabilities of Wi-Fi 6, including higher performance, lower latency, and faster data rates, extended into the 6 GHz band. The additional spectrum will provide much more airspace beyond the existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, resulting in increased bandwidth and less interference for devices supporting 6E Wi-Fi.

Earlier this year, the FCC passed rules that make 1200 MHz spectrum in the 6 GHz band available for unlicensed use in the United States, paving the way for the deployment of devices supporting Wi-Fi 6E. in the country.

The iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 lineups support the standard non-6 GHz version of Wi-Fi 6, just like the second-generation iPhone SE.

Apple is expected to unveil its iPhone 13 lineup in September.