Does the iPhone 16 Pro support aptX lossless hifi audio via Bluetooth?

Hi, I have some hifi audiophile Headphones and tidal and I want to use them to their full potential.


aac is not good for wireless streaming, and I clearly notice the difference when using cable vs bluetooth, however in other devices like android, the bluetooth can use AptX and it gets closer to the cable experience.


Is this possible in iPhone 16 pro max?


Thanks Rafael

Posted on Nov 29, 2024 04:42 AM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2025 05:58 AM

Just a note: AAC is not proprietary, and it is one of the most widespread audio codecs because of its high efficiency compression and being open. That being said, Apple could certainly benefit from adding additional codecs to its repertoire. Sadly, aptX is unlikely to ever be used by Apple since it is Qualcomm's proprietary Bluetooth audio codec.

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Jan 8, 2025 05:58 AM in response to SravanKrA

Just a note: AAC is not proprietary, and it is one of the most widespread audio codecs because of its high efficiency compression and being open. That being said, Apple could certainly benefit from adding additional codecs to its repertoire. Sadly, aptX is unlikely to ever be used by Apple since it is Qualcomm's proprietary Bluetooth audio codec.

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Does the iPhone 16 Pro support aptX lossless hifi audio via Bluetooth?

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