Qualcomm Announces 5G-Advanced Leap with Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF – World’s First R19-Ready Modem, Laying the Foundation for 6G

Highlights:

• Qualcomm^® X105 is the world’s first 3GPP Release 19 ready modem-RF system, laying the foundation for 6G development and testing.
• Qualcomm X105 boasts several world’s firsts - 6nm RF transceiver for leading power efficiency and footprint, quad-band GNSS support, and integrated NR-NTN for video, data and voice over satellite.
• An integrated fifth-generation AI processor utilizes agentic AI in the modem to improve user experience in mobile gaming, video calling and social media.
• Unmatched 14.8 Gbps download and 4.2 Gbps upload peak data speeds.
• Global operators are showing support including China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, Deutsche Telecom, KDDI, Telstra, T-Mobile, and NTT DOCOMO. 

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF, the world’s leading 5G Advanced platform featuring the industry’s first 3GPP Release 19-ready modem, laying the foundation for 6G development and testing. Building on Qualcomm Technologies’ decades of leadership in connectivity, the Qualcomm X105 achieves significant improvements in data speeds and power efficiency, while introducing breakthroughs in quad-band GNSS and integrated NR-NTN support. Its integrated 5^th generation AI processor utilizes agentic AI in the modem to detect, classify and optimize data traffic types based on user scenarios, enhancing the user experience across gaming, calling and social media.

The Qualcomm X105 platform extends Qualcomm Technologies’ legacy of modem-RF expertise with several industry firsts, including:

• The first 6nm RF transceiver, achieving up to 30% lower power consumption and 15% smaller board footprint compared to the previous generation.
• The first quad-frequency (L1, L2, L5, L6) GNSS engine with integrated multi-constellation support, and improved location accuracy.

Satellite communications make a leap with Qualcomm X105, supporting video calling, video streaming, data, voice and messaging over NR-NTN. The Qualcomm X105 Modem-RF system breaks through to unmatched 14.8 Gbps peak download speeds while achieving up to 13.2 Gbps with sub-6 GHz bands. Qualcomm X105 addresses the need for more uplink capacity and data speeds, achieving 4.2 Gbps peak uplink throughput.

The R19-ready architecture of the Qualcomm X105 Modem-RF system is designed to accelerate 5G Advanced adoption across smartphones, fixed wireless access, mobile broadband, automotive, XR, PCs, robotics and industrial IoT.

“Qualcomm X105 marks a significant leap forward in wireless connectivity, combining innovations in hardware and AI-powered intelligence to deliver exceptional user experiences,” said Durga Malladi, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Technology Planning, Edge Solutions & Data Center, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “As the first Release 19-ready modem-RF system, the speed, power efficiency, uplink enhancements, and integrated intelligence of the Qualcomm X105 achieve unprecedented 5G Advanced performance. As we continue to achieve important milestones towards 6G, Qualcomm Technologies is committed to being the leader in connected intelligence and delivering AI at the edge.”

Momentum for 5G Advanced would not be possible without strong ecosystem collaboration. Qualcomm Technologies is working closely with global operators, infrastructure vendors, OEMs, and standards and regulatory organizations, to bring Qualcomm X105 – and future 6G technologies – to the world.

Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF is sampling to customers now with commercial devices expected in the second half of this year. For more details, visit the Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF webpage. 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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