Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System
Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System
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2nd generation 5G modem with integrated multi-mode support, designed to deliver breakthrough wireless performance and accelerate global 5G rollout.

The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X55 5G Modem-RF System is a comprehensive modem-to-antenna solution designed to allow OEMs to build 5G multimode devices for a new era of connected experiences.

The Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System supports virtually any combination of spectrum bands and/or modes: 5G mmWave and sub-6 GHz, standalone and non-standalone modes, TDD and FDD, spectrum sharing, LTE and legacy modes (3G, 2G). This is designed to enable OEMs to bring blazing fast connected devices to global networks in nearly any form factor.

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Benefits
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5G for many device categories

Designed to bring 5G to all connected devices: from mobile devices, such as smartphones or mobile hotspots, to fixed wireless devices, such as routers and CPEs, to Always Connected PCs, XR devices, cars, and more.

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Unprecedented flexibility

Native support for 5G mmWave and sub-6 GHz, FDD and TDD, standalone and non-standalone, and 5G/4G spectrum sharing, to allow operators to flexibly maximize spectrum assets to deliver the best possible experience.

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Comprehensive 5G solution

Paired with Qualcomm Technologies' mmWave antenna module and comprehensive RF front-end portfolio, Snapdragon X55 is at the heart of a 5G NR modem-to-antenna solution that allows OEMs to rapidly develop 5G devices for global networks.

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Up to 7.5 Gbps

The Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System can provide a near-instant connection between the user and the cloud.

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Features

  • Integrated 5G to 2G multi-mode support
  • Supports virtually any available spectrum band, mode or combination
  • 5G/4G spectrum sharing
  • Enhanced network capacity with full-dimension MIMO (FD-MIMO) support
  • Multi-antenna mmWave beamforming architecture support
Specifications
RF
RF Front-End (RFFE) Features
5G Adaptive Antenna Tuning
Cellular Modem-RF
Modem Name
Snapdragon™ X55 5G Modem-RF system
Peak Download Speed
Up to 7.5 Gbps, Up to 2.5 Gbps
Peak Upload Speed
Up to 3 Gbps, Up to 0.316 Gbps
Cellular Modem-RF Specs
7x20 MHz carrier aggregation (DL), 200 MHz bandwidth (sub-6 GHz), 8 carriers (mmWave), 3x20 MHz carrier aggregation (UL), 800 MHz bandwidth (mmWave)
Performance Enhancement Technologies
100 MHz envelope tracking, Adaptive antenna tuning, Uplink Data Compression (UDC), 5G envelope tracking
Cellular Technology
LTE Broadcast, TD-SCDMA, GSM/EDGE, LAA, 5G NR, 5G/4G spectrum sharing, LTE FDD, SA (standalone), NSA (non-standalone), CDMA 1x, 5G NR TDD, NSA, WCDMA (DC-HSUPA), EV-DO, 5G NR FDD, sub-6 GHz, WCDMA (DB-DC-HSDPA), TDD, LTE TDD support for CBRS, FDD, mmWave, LTE TDD
Multi SIM
5G Dual SIM

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Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System
Active

5G Adaptive Antenna Tuning

Up to 7.5 Gbps
Up to 2.5 Gbps

Up to 3 Gbps
Up to 0.316 Gbps

7x20 MHz carrier aggregation (DL)
200 MHz bandwidth (sub-6 GHz)
8 carriers (mmWave)
3x20 MHz carrier aggregation (UL)
800 MHz bandwidth (mmWave)

Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System
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Up to 7.5 Gbps

Up to 3 Gbps

200 MHz bandwidth (sub-6 GHz)
8 carriers (mmWave)
800 MHz bandwidth (mmWave)

Other

Snapdragon X50 5G Modem-RF System

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Up to 5 Gbps

0 Gbps

8 carriers (mmWave)
100 MHz bandwidth (sub-6 GHz)
800 MHz bandwidth (mmWave)

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