Qualcomm Unveils Its 1st 5G Modem With 400MHz Bandwidth, X85

Qualcomm says Apple C1 isn’t even in the same league as its new X85 modem
During the Mobile World Congress 2025, Qualcomm unveiled its new X85 5G modem with an integrated 5G AI processor and called out Apple's C1.
Qualcomm Unveils Its First 5G Modem With 400MHz Bandwidth, the X85
The X85 modem is versatile and can be used in many devices, such as high-end Android smartphones, PCs, fixed wireless access routers, automotive systems, and industrial applicatio
Qualcomm announces new X85 modem for Android phones: up to 12.5Gbps download speeds over 5G
Qualcomm announces its new X85 5G modem for Android smartphones: peak download speeds of up to 12.5Gbps, peak upload speeds of 3.7Gbps.
Your next phone will probably use Qualcomm’s new X85 modem
Qualcomm has announced the X85 modem, which is likely to power the 5G connection in the next wave of big phone releases.
Qualcomm Tips New X85 5G Modem, and of Course There's AI on It
BARCELONA—As the rise of AI threatens to push bandwidth consumption ever upwards, Qualcomm is putting forth a fix: a new 5G modem that leverages on-device AI to manage traffic more effectively. Its new X85 5G Modem-RF is not the first Qualcomm "modem-to-antenna solution" to include AI;
Qualcomm’s X85 5G Modem Sets New Connectivity Standard at MWC Barcelona 2025
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Qualcomm Technologies unveiled the Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF, an advancement poised to redefine connectivity standards for Android devices. This eighth-generation modem-to-antenna solution,
MWC 2025: Qualcomm X85 5G Modem Hits 12.5 Gbps
Qualcomm is announcing a faster 5G modem for Android smartphones at MWC 2025 along with several other advances.
Qualcomm introduces X85 chip, says it leaves Apple's new C1 modem far behind
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, speaking to CNBC in an interview, claimed that the X85 modem would create a 'huge delta' between ...
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New iPad and iPad Air Don’t Use Apple’s C1 Modem for 5G Connectivity
Daring Fireball ‘s John Gruber today says the answer is “no,” as he spoke with an Apple representative who confirmed that the ...
Qualcomm Showcases Diversification At MWC, Launches Dragonwing Brand
Qualcomm is using Mobile World Congress to showcase its growing diversification, and the new Dragonwing brand shows how ...
Qualcomm Claims New X85 Modem Creates 'Huge Delta' in Performance Versus Apple
Qualcomm believes its latest X85 5G modem will set a "huge delta" between the performance of high-end Android devices and ...
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Ericsson, Qualcomm & Thales Advance 5G Satellite Connectivity
The integration of traditional mobile networks with satellite mobile networks – and the potential for truly global ...
Inseego Unveils Next-Generation 5G Advanced Wireless Broadband Solutions Based on Qualcomm Dragonwing Platforms
This innovation is being showcased at this year’s Mobile World Congress event, where Inseego announced the completion of the ...
New iPads This Week Aren't Equipped With Apple's C1 Modem for 5G
Apple debuted its custom-designed C1 modem in the iPhone 16e last month, as part of a multi-year plan to transition away from ...
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Qualcomm and MediaTek are now focusing on developing next-gen 6G technology
Qualcomm and MediaTek are both working towards the standardization of 6G cellular technology, working with Nokia Bell Labs to ...
Here’s why the C1 chip doesn’t have mmWave 5G, says Kuo
Apple’s first modem, the C1 chip, had one notable omission: there’s no support for mmWave 5G, the ultra-fast variant ...