Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System
Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System

The world’s 1st 5G NR light modem RF system to fuel the 5G connected intelligent edge

Snapdragon® X35 5G Modem-RF System introduces the world’s 1st 5G NR light Modem RF system, featuring a streamlined and optimized architecture combined with system enhancements to expand 5G ecosystem and fuel the 5G connected intelligent edge.

Our new optimized NR light Modem RF system combines the power efficiency benefits of lower complexity design with new Release 17 power saving features and a tightly integrated modem RF, delivering superior power efficiency.

Snapdragon X35 will advance a unified 5G platform for IoT devices and w...

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Snapdragon X35

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Benefits
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World’s 1st 5G NR-Light Modem-RF with optimized design

Snapdragon X35 is the world’s first release 17 NR-Light modem, ushering in a new era of 5G for exceptional mid-tier use cases, including smartwatches, AR glasses, entry-level broadband, and more. Striking the ideal balance between robust capability and low complexity, Snapdragon X35 unites power efficiency, advanced performance, and a streamlined footprint—enabling OEMs to create compact devices that harness and expand the 5G ecosystem.

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Breakthrough performance with advanced Modem-RF feature set

Harnessing impressive battery efficiency, enhanced 5G coverage, and incredible location accuracy, Snapdragon X35 enables compact 5G devices to work longer and from more places across the globe. Plus, boosted uplink speeds with low latency offer real-time experiences in a fast-paced, rapidly changing world.

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Expand 5G Ecosystem to new wave of use cases

Snapdragon X35 expands the 5G ecosystem by powering new 5G use cases while working seamlessly with existing devices and networks. This optimized design and rapid scaling of 5G services ultimately allows for a faster and more future-proof migration from LTE CAT 4+ devices to a unified 5G network.

Features

  • Multi-Mode NR Sub-6 SA, LTE Cat4
  • Support of 20MHz bandwidth, 1RX/2RX, 1TX, and Half-Duplex FDD (HD-FDD)
  • Global support to VoNR and VoLTE
  • Support of dual-frequency GNSS (L1+L5)
  • Advanced technologies
    • Qualcomm QET5100 Envelope Tracking
    • Qualcomm® Smart Transmit™ Technology
    • Qualcomm® 5G PowerSave Gen 4
    • Qualcomm® 5G Ultra-Low Latency Suite
  • Mobility:
    • Support of idle and connected mode mobility
  • Coexistence:
    • Compatible with legacy 5G and 4G networks
  • Coverage Enhancement
    • Support for uplink slot aggregation
Specifications
Cellular Modem-RF
Cellular Technology
5G NR-Light, FDD, SA (standalone), TDD, sub-6 GHz, HD-FDD, LTE
Number of Antennas
11, 22
Cellular Modem-RF Specs
20 MHz bandwidth (sub-6 GHz)3
Calling Services
VoLTE, VoNR
Modem Name
Snapdragon™ X35 5G Modem-RF System
Peak Download Speed
220 Mbps
Peak Download QAM
256 QAM
Peak Upload Speed
120 Mbps
Peak Upload QAM
256 QAM
Location
GNSS Frequency Support
Dual (L1/L5)
  1. Tx Antennas
  2. Rx Antennas
  3. Support for BWP =<20Mhz
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