New iPhone teardown confirms Intel Modem no QCOM

[Daniel Nenni]

Pretty much the same as the iPhone X but no QCOM and Samsung is still out as a memory supplier. Apple sure does hold a grudge!

Last year’s iPhone X had a weird name and the most advanced internals we’d ever seen in a teardown. This year Apple turns it up to eleven with the bafflingly-named iPhone XS and XS Max. In a teardown first, we’re taking apart both phones simultaneously—so grab ahold of your Roman numerals and let's get started.

iPhone XS and XS Max Teardown
Published: September 21, 2018

iPhone XS and XS Max Teardown - iFixit

I don't see a good reason to swap my iPhone X out this year. Maybe next year.