Keeping you connected, worldwide.
Whether discrete or integrated in our mobile processors, our Gigabit LTE and 5G cellular modems are designed to empower tomorrow’s smartest devices with fast, efficient and reliable connections to the world’s mobile networks.
Snapdragon 4G LTE and 5G modems: At the heart of mobility.
Fast internet speeds
Snapdragon LTE modems are designed to maximize Internet speed and performance by providing fast download and upload times, improving access to files in cloud storage and streaming of immersive, high-resolution videos with minimal to no quality loss.
Reliable, crystal-clear calls
Get reliable call quality with few drops and superior clarity via ultra HD voice on capable LTE networks, and extend voice coverage to any open Wi-Fi network.
Long battery life
Engineered for maximum power efficiency, our modems can extend battery life on mobile devices allowing for long talk time, entertainment and overall productivity between charges.
Making 5G a commercial reality in 2019.
Consumer excitement is building for 5G mobile devices. With the first global 5G standard now complete, the mobile ecosystem is preparing for commercial network and device launches in 2019. And at the center of this progress lies the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X50 5G modem — the world’s first announced 5G modem.
Cellular Modem Features
TruSignal antenna boost technology
Using Qualcomm® TruSignal™ antenna boost technology, Snapdragon LTE modems enhance radio performance for mobile experiences that can offer excellent network reliability, data speeds and call coverage.
Snapdragon All Mode
Designed to deliver a superior connected experience on the network of your choosing, Snapdragon All Mode allows phones to access all major 4G+/4G/3G/2G bands and modes worldwide, and can provide call reliability, smart Wi-Fi calling and dual-SIM flexibility.
Next-generation telephony
Snapdragon LTE modems are engineered to support a wide assortment of next-generation calling and messaging services, including support for ultra HD voice via the Enhanced Voice Services (EVS) codec, Wi-Fi calling with call continuity to LTE, Rich Communication Service (RCS) and native video calling.
Compare 5G Modems
| Product |
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| 5G Spectrum | 5G Modes | 5G mmWave specs | 5G sub-6 GHz specs | LTE Peak Download Speed | LTE Peak Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5G/4G spectrum sharing mmWave sub-6 GHz | FDD NSA (non-standalone) SA (standalone) TDD | 800 MHz bandwidth 8 carriers 2x2 MIMO | 200 MHz bandwidth 4x4 MIMO | 2.5 Gbps | 316 Mbps |
mmWave sub-6 GHz | NSA (non-standalone) TDD | 800 MHz bandwidth 8 carriers 2x2 MIMO | 100 MHz bandwidth 4x4 MIMO | — | — |
Compare Cellular Modem Products
| Product |
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| Downlink Carrier Aggregation | Downlink LTE MIMO | Uplink Carrier Aggregation | LTE Peak Download Speed | LTE Peak Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7x20 MHz carrier aggregation | Up to 4x4 MIMO on five carriers Full-Dimension MIMO (FD-MIMO) | 3x20 MHz carrier aggregation | 2 Gbps | 316 Mbps |
5x20 MHz carrier aggregation | Up to 4x4 MIMO on three carriers | 2x20 MHz carrier aggregation | 1.2 Gbps | 150 Mbps |
4x20 MHz carrier aggregation | Up to 4x4 MIMO on two carriers | 2x20 MHz carrier aggregation | 1 Gbps | 150 Mbps |
3x20 MHz carrier aggregation | Up to 4x4 MIMO on one carrier 1 | 2x20 MHz carrier aggregation | 600 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
2x10 MHz carrier aggregation 1x20 MHz downlink 2 | — | 1x20 MHz | 150 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
- Not supported in Snapdragon 660/630
- MDM9x25/20, Snapdragon 210/212/X5 LTE modem only