Important Considerations
Theoretical vs. real-world speeds: The “Maximum speeds” listed in the table are theoretical maximums for the underlying networking standard. The actual speeds you experience are often much lower and are affected by:
- Signal strength and interference: The further you are from your router or cell tower, the slower your connection will be.
- Network congestion: During peak hours or in crowded areas, your network’s total capacity is split among more users, which reduces speeds.
- Router or ISP limitations: The speed of your Wi-Fi router or your internet plan may be the bottleneck. An iPhone 15 Pro Max may support Wi-Fi 6E, but if your router only supports Wi-Fi 5, that is the maximum speed you’ll get.
The biggest determinant of speed: The most significant factors for your internet performance will be your internet service provider (ISP) and your network environment—not your iPhone’s hardware. For example, a 5G network can potentially deliver gigabit-level speeds, but the actual speed depends on the network and how your carrier has implemented it.
Disclaimer: The info provided in this article does not cover every scenario and may have changed since the publishing of this article.
iPhone / iPad Models & Speeds
| iPhone / iPad Model | Wi-Fi Technology | Max Wi-fi Speeds (Theoretical) | Cellular Technology | Max Cellular Speeds (Theoretical) |
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iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Up to 2.4 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Up to 2.4 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Up to 1.4 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPhone 14 (All Models) |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPhone SE (3rd Gen, 2022) |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | 5G | N/A |
|
iPhone 13 (All Models) |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPhone 12 (All Models) |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | Gigabit-class LTE (Cat 19) | 1.6 Gbps |
| iPhone 11 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | Gigabit-class LTE (Cat 16) | 1.0 Gbps |
|
iPhone SE (2nd Gen, 2020) |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | Gigabit-class LTE (Cat 16) | 1.0 Gbps |
|
iPhone XS iPhone XS Max |
Gigabit-class LTE (Cat 16) | 866 Mbps | LTE Advanced (Cat 16) | 1.0 Gbps |
| iPhone XR | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 866 Mbps | LTE Advanced (Cat 12) | 600 Mbps |
| iPhone X | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 866 Mbps | LTE Advanced (Cat 12) | 600 Mbps |
|
iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 866 Mbps | LTE Advanced (Cat 12) | 600 Mbps |
|
iPad Pro (M4, 2024) |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Up to 2.4 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPad Air (M2, 2024) |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Up to 2.4 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPad Pro (M2, 2022) |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Up to 2.4 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPad (10th Gen, 2022) |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | 5G (Sub 6GHz only) | ~ 600 Mbps - 1Gbps |
|
iPad Mini (6th Gen, 2021) |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPad Pro (M1, 2021) |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | 5G | Up to 4 Gbps |
|
iPad Air (4th / 5th Gen) |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Up to 1.2 Gbps | 5G (5th Gen), LTE (4th Gen) | Up to 4 Gbps (5th Gen) |
|
iPad (9th Gen, 2021) |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 866 Mbps | Gigabit-class LTE | ~ 600 Mbps - 1Gbps |
