Introducing Qualcomm X85, the World’s Leading Modem-RF for Unprecedented 5G Speeds and Intelligence
Highlights:
- Pushing the boundaries of 5G innovation, Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF with the integrated Qualcomm® 5G AI Processor, is at the forefront of 5G innovation to enable Android smartphones to offer the fastest, most battery-efficient, most reliable 5G Advanced connectivity.
- Qualcomm X85 is designed to deliver the high-performance 5G connectivity required for hybrid and agentic AI experiences.
- China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, Google, KDDI, NTT DOCOMO, T-Mobile, and Verizon attest the unique benefits which Qualcomm X85 brings to mobile networks, premium Android phones, and subscribers worldwide.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., continues raising the bar for connectivity with the announcement of the Qualcomm® X85 5G Modem-RF, its eighth-generation 5G modem-to-antenna solution and fourth-generation AI-powered 5G connectivity system. The X85 is designed for the next generation of connected and AI-enabled applications, delivering faster speeds for seamless streaming, downloads and uploads, improved network reliability in congested areas, extended battery life, and enhanced location accuracy for an overall superior user experience.
The industry-leading 5G Advanced features of the Qualcomm X85 will bring connectivity leadership to Android smartphones. The Qualcomm X85 is also engineered to support 5G Advanced capabilities in a multitude of other devices including PCs, fixed wireless access points, automotive, XR, and more.
“Qualcomm X85, the world’s most advanced modem-to-antenna system, is set to provide the best 5G experiences. For smartphones, it enables levels of speeds, power-efficiency and reliability that will only be available on premium Android devices,” said Durga Malladi, senior vice president and general manager, technology planning and edge solutions, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Technology leadership has and will always be our focus. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary and enter the era of agentic and on-device AI, it is fitting that we mark this milestone by launching this industry leading platform. Our innovations in modem-RF and on-device AI uniquely position us as the leader for this next generation of connected intelligence.”
Qualcomm Technologies is working closely with the global wireless ecosystem, including carriers, infrastructure vendors, and standards and regulatory organizations, to ensure the industry is ready to commercialize Qualcomm X85 capabilities. Many are publicly showing their support.
In addition to the Qualcomm X85, Qualcomm Technologies is announcing the Qualcomm X82 5G Modem-RF – a 5G modem-to-antenna solution optimized for mainstream adoption of mobile broadband applications, supporting multi-Gigabit download and upload speeds. M.2 and LGA reference designs based on Qualcomm X82 and Qualcomm X85 are also available to help accelerate development across industry segments, including Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs), mobile broadband (MBB), PCs, IoT, and other devices.
Qualcomm X85 and X82 5G are already sampling to customers and are expected to be in commercial devices in the second half of this year. For more details, please visit the Qualcomm X85 product page. Attendees of MWC Barcelona can also visit Qualcomm Booth #3E10 located in Hall 3 at Fira Gran Via to see demonstrations and speak with Qualcomm representatives.
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