---
title: "Retail & Payments"
url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/industries/retail"
description: "Qualcomm retail solutions are a comprehensive suite of connected products utilizing IoT to help keep retailers informed and agile across their operations."
---

# Retail & Payments

![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/retail-hero-new-desktop?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85)

## The retail landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by consumer expectations and technological breakthroughs.

The retail sector is now firmly pivoting toward AI-enabled productivity, connected stores, and data-driven monetization, shaped by a challenging economic environment and rapidly shifting consumer behavior. Our retail solutions combine cutting-edge technology, intelligent software, and industry expertise to help retailers of all sizes accelerate and simplify their digital transformation.

Helpful Documents

- [Internet of Things Product Selector Guide](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Qualcomm-Application-Processors-for-IoT-Selector-Guide.PDF)
- [Case Study: Smart Retail Operations](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/the-importance-of-standards-in-the-smart-retail-market.pdf)
- [NRF 2026 Retail Demonstrations](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/NRF-2026-Retail-Demonstrations.pdf)

## Use Cases

[View all videos](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/industries/retail/videos)

### Front of the store

Connected and AI-empowered frontline workers, customer loyalty and personalization

- Point of Sale (POS)
- Enterprise mobile devices
- Kiosks and Smart Displays
- Wearable retail cameras

![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/In-aisle-shopping-image?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1)

### In-aisle shopping & inventory management

Enhanced shopping experience and better inventory visibility; unlocking retail data monetization. Enhancing merchandizing and product placements.

- EDGE Shelf: Electronic Shelf Labels and sensors
- Enterprise mobile devices

![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Check-out-payments-image?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1)

### Check-out & payments

Frictionless, more secure checkout, intelligent asset protection and loss prevention

- Smart POS
- Biometrics
- Kiosks and Smart Displays
- AI Vending Machines
- Self-checkout

![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Back-of-the-store-image?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1)

### Back of the store

Real time inventory visibility loss prevention, worker safety compliance

- Enterprise mobile devices
- Ruggedized tablets
- Wearable retail cameras
- AI Vending Machines
- Robotics and Drones

![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/supply-chain-v2?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1)

### Supply chain

Optimizing inventory tracking and supply chain management improved product visibility

- Enterprise mobile devices
- Robotics and Drones

![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Solution-background-desktop?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85)

SOLUTION

## Biometrics Payment & Access Control

Biometric authentication is crucial for secure payments, access control, and identity verification across industries. Organizations need fast, secure, and privacy-preserving solutions that scale globally while minimizing complexity and ensuring data privacy.

[Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/solutions/biometrics-payment-and-access-control)

![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Biometrics-payment-image?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85)

## In-depth Videos

[View more](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/industries/retail/videos)

## Featured Processors

- Smart POS, ECR
- Industrial Handhelds
- Ruggedized Tablets
- Kiosks & Smart Displays
- Edge Shelf
- Frictionless
- Biometrics

### QCM2290

The robust entry level Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCM2290 system-on-chip (SoC) delivers blazing fast LTE connectivity, enhanced GPS and advanced camera features.
[View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q2-series/qcm2290)

### SM6225

The Snapdragon 685 4G Mobile Platform takes multimedia to the max. Conquering both work and play, this platform provides bolstered performance for amplified productivity and accelerated gaming.
[View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/products/6-series/snapdragon-685-4g-mobile-platform)

### QCS5430

Designed for the most connected, high-performance, and AI-driven edge applications—delivering 5G connectivity, scalable performance, multi-camera support, and versatile I/O. Built-in flexibility allows you to enhance features over time through software updates, whenever your product roadmap demands it.
[View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q5-series/qcs5430)

### QCS6490

Powering the most connected, performance-driven, and AI-enhanced edge devices with premium multi-gigabit connectivity, scalable compute, intelligent camera capabilities, and expanded I/O for enterprise and commercial IoT deployments.
[View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q6-series/qcs6490)

### Q-6690

Presenting the world's first enterprise mobile processor with fully integrated UHF (RAIN) RFID capabilities. Designed to be a future-ready processor for enterprise and industrial devices—offered in both standalone and modem-integrated variants—enabling compact mobility, advanced connectivity, and software-configurable features without hardware redesign.
[View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q6-series/q-6690)

## Retail Products

- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/3RUVfNRdCBszNZM_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/i-safe-mobile-is940-2)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/3RUMBAaVF8NPJj3_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) i.safe MOBILE IS940.RG — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/i-safe-mobile-is940-rg)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/a1V6f00000Wh97bEAB_0.JPEG?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) MOD-Q100 Rugged Tablet — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/advantech-co-mod-q100-rugged-tablet)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/9c7a968e-d3ae-474a-aac1-00d4e5c35d05_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) OnePlus Pad 3 — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/device-finder/oneplus-pad-3)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/082c925e-d6c8-4d7e-84fb-a03ebfe9674b_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Cipherlab Cipherlab RK95 — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/cipherlab-cipherlab-rk95)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/10839075-313a-4e93-8253-6a39dd4b9c9d_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Aava Mobile Oy oona 22 — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/aava-mobile-oy-oona-22)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/4f263ded-f25d-4ec1-b172-435bbbf7ac60_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Aava Mobile Oy oona 10 Android — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/aava-mobile-oy-oona-10-android)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/fd538c0f-4209-43a9-9a7f-ebf9f5a1fc85_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Hanwang Wise Reader — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/device-finder/hanwang-wise-reader)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/92da425e-11e5-4823-85c0-b2816cbbf6c6_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Zebra Technologies Corporation TC22/27 — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/zebra-technologies-corporation-tc22-27)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/4d147598-efc5-47f3-adf0-40c780584e88_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Xiaoyuan XIAOYUAN Educational Pad — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/device-finder/xiaoyuan-xiaoyuan-educational-pad)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/e56001f3-634e-41d7-a315-5ecc62c03dea_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Cipherlab RS38H — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/cipherlab-rs38h)
- ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/f2bf6ec9-9f76-4548-8beb-83e6a2f47b48_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Sunmi K2 — [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/sunmi-k2)

[View more](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder?Device+Type=0802015,1522715,2326136,4372622)

## Explore our ecosystem of IoT partners

Explore our vast ecosystem of partners that can assist in the development of your complete application, from AI software to dev boards.

- [Distributors](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/partners?facetCompanyTypes=Authorized+Distributor+(Invite+Only))
- [Design Center](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/partners?facetSpecialties=Internet+of+Things&facetCompanyTypes=Design+Center)
- [Hardware Providers](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/partners?facetSpecialties=Internet+of+Things&facetCompanyTypes=Hardware+Provider)
- [Software Providers](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/partners?facetSpecialties=Internet+of+Things&facetCompanyTypes=Software+Provider)
- [Test Centers](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/partners?facetSpecialties=Internet+of+Things&facetCompanyTypes=Test+Center)

## More About Qualcomm® Retail

- Partner Blog — [MeiG Smart Brings 7B-Class Generative AI to the Edge with Dragonwing IQ-9075](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/partner/content-hub/meig-iq9) — Jun 25, 2026 — [Partner](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/partner/content-hub?tags=Partner) [QPN Industrial and Embedded IoT Track](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/partner/content-hub?tags=QPN%20Industrial%20and%20Embedded%20IoT%20Track)
- Partner Blog — [On-Device Voice AI-Enabled Android Retail Kiosks: How Consult Red Built Cloud-Free Ordering on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/partner/content-hub/consultred-iq9) — Jun 22, 2026 — [Partner](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/partner/content-hub?tags=Partner) [QPN Industrial and Embedded IoT Track](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/partner/content-hub?tags=QPN%20Industrial%20and%20Embedded%20IoT%20Track)
- OnQ Blog — [NRF 2026 sneak peek: How Qualcomm is empowering retail's intelligent future](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2026/01/qualcomm-empowering-retail-intelligent-edge-agentic-ai) — Jan 8, 2026 | 4 min read — [Retail](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Retail) [NRF](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=NRF) [Edge AI](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Edge%20AI)
- OnQ Blog — [How integrated RFID enhances handheld devices with Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2025/08/how-integrated-rfid-enhances-handheld-devices-qualcomm-dragonwing-q-6690) — Aug 26, 2025 | 4 min read — [IoT](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=IoT) [Industrial IoT](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Industrial%20IoT) [Processors](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Processors)
- OnQ Blog — [How Qualcomm is catalyzing retail's AI revolution](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2025/01/how-qualcomm-is-catalyzing-retails-ai-revolution) — Jan 9, 2025 | 4 min read — [Retail](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Retail) [IoT](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=IoT) [AI](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=AI)
- OnQ Blog — [The power to transform retail with on-device generative AI](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2024/01/the-power-to-transform-retail-with-on-device-generative-ai) — Jan 12, 2024 — [AI](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=AI) [Chipsets](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Chipsets) [Internet of Things](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Internet%20of%20Things)
- OnQ Blog — [See how Qualcomm enables innovation in the future of retail [+videos]](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2023/06/see-how-qualcomm-enables-innovation-in-future-of-retail) — Jun 9, 2023 — [IoT](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=IoT)
- OnQ Blog — [How to safeguard your business and customers from fraud at point of sale [whitepaper]](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2023/06/how-to-safeguard-your-business-and-customers-from-fraud-at-pos-whitepaper) — Jun 1, 2023 — [IoT](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=IoT) [NFC](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=NFC)
- OnQ Blog — [How integrated RFID enhances handheld devices with Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2025/08/how-integrated-rfid-enhances-handheld-devices-qualcomm-dragonwing-q-6690) — Aug 26, 2025 | 4 min read — [IoT](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=IoT) [Industrial IoT](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Industrial%20IoT) [Processors](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Processors)
- OnQ Blog — [How Qualcomm is catalyzing retail's AI revolution](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2025/01/how-qualcomm-is-catalyzing-retails-ai-revolution) — Jan 9, 2025 | 4 min read — [Retail](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Retail) [IoT](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=IoT) [AI](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=AI)
- Developer Blog — [Designing Android POS systems that last: tackling retail development](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/blog/2024/12/designing-android-pos-systems-that-last-retail-development) — Jan 7, 2025 — [Retail](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/blog?tags=Retail) [Android](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/blog?tags=Android) [Internet of Things](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/blog?tags=Internet%20of%20Things)
- OnQ Blog — [The power to transform retail with on-device generative AI](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2024/01/the-power-to-transform-retail-with-on-device-generative-ai) — Jan 12, 2024 — [AI](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=AI) [Chipsets](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Chipsets) [Internet of Things](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Internet%20of%20Things)
- OnQ Blog — [Frictionless Payments with IoT: The New Frontier for Retailers](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2023/02/frictionless-payments-with-iot-the-new-frontier-for-retailers) — Feb 16, 2023 — [NRF](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=NRF) [IoT](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=IoT) [5G](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=5G)
- OnQ Blog — [ICYMI: Qualcomm brought the future of retail to life at NRF 2022 [video]](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2022/04/icymi-qualcomm-brought-future-retail-life-nrf-2022) — Apr 11, 2022 — [Internet of Things](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Internet%20of%20Things) [Smart Cities](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq?tags=Smart%20Cities)

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