Apple's latest silicon chip in the iPhone 16e is an exciting first step in a push to control the entire wireless stack in its devices.

If you go by definition, Apple's new C1 chip isn't the sexiest thing in the world. Per Apple, it's "the first modem designed by Apple." Given that all previous iPhones also had some sort of modem chip inside — for example,

The price may be higher, but Apple's latest phone also packs a slew of new features and capabilities. Here's how it compares to its predecessor.