Qualcomm Unveils X85 5G Modem with AI Enhancements, Challenging Apple's C1

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 Apple devices, largely thanks to its AI-powered features. Announced at this year's ongoing Mobile World Conference 2025 in Barcelona, Qualcomm's next-generation X85 modem

Qualcomm CEO Does Not Feel Threatened By Apple's C1 Modem, Says Its Snapdragon X85 Will Create A Huge Performance Delta And There Will Always Be A Place For Its Technology

The Snapdragon X85 is Qualcomm's newest entrant of the company's top-end 5G modems, and it leverages AI to not just boost signal strength but also to reach unparalleled downlink speeds of 12.5Gbps. The latest release certainly delivers a large performance gap when compared with Apple's custom C1 5G

Qualcomm swears it's not worried about Apple making its own iPhone modems - 9to5Mac

When we look back on the iPhone 16e years from now, the thing we'll all remember is that it was the first iPhone to use Apple's own modem. Even though the two companies have a testy relationship, Apple has historically relied on Qualcomm for modems. The C1 chip in the iPhone 16e is Apple's first

Soon After Apple's Custom C1 Modem Launch, Qualcomm Introduced Its X85 Modem For Android Flagships, Offering Peak Download Speeds Of 12.5 Gbps

Apple recently introduced its custom C1 modem with the launch of the iPhone 16e, which has received positive reviews from the tech community. Even though Apple's chip is nowhere near the level of Qualcomm's in terms of performance, the efficiency of the modem is far greater which contributes to the

MWC 2025: Qualcomm X85 5G Modem with Improved AI Processor Announced

As for AI features, the AI-powered Data Traffic Engine can reduce latency and improve speed and efficiency. At the ongoing MWC 2025, Qualcomm unveiled its next-gen X85 5G modem with support for 5G mmWave, Sub-6GHz, and Satellite connectivity. Just like previous 5G modems, the Qualcomm X85 5G modem

Qualcomm announces new X85 modem for Android phones: up to 12.5Gbps download speeds over 5G

TL;DR: Qualcomm has introduced the X85 5G Modem-RF for Android, offering download speeds up to 12.5Gbps and upload speeds up to 3.7Gbps, surpassing the X80's capabilities. It features a 5G AI processor with a Tensor accelerator for faster AI inference, enhancing latency, coverage, and power

Qualcomm Tips New X85 5G Modem, and of Course There's AI on It

The company's MWC news also includes a new Dragonwing fixed-wireless platform. 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

Qualcomm announces X85 5G Modem with peak 12.5 Gbps downloads

At MWC 2025, Qualcomm announced the X85 5G Modem-RF for Android, with peak download speeds of up to 12.5 Gbps and 3.7 Gbps uploads. In comparison, 2024's X80 offers 10 Gbps peak downloads and 3.5 Gbps upload. The X85 is Qualcomm's "eighth-generation 5G modem-to-antenna solution and

From S26 to OnePlus 14, Qualcomm's new X85 modem will power next-gen flagships

The modem is expected to appear in the first commercial devices in the second half of the year. The Snapdragon 8 Elite chip offers some impressive connectivity features, and that's in large part due to the Snapdragon X80 modem. Now, the company has announced a new modem, which is expected to power

Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon X85 RF-system with AI-powered data traffic engine

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has announced the Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF, its latest iteration in 5G modem-to-antenna technology, as the successor to last year's Qualcomm X80 5G. This marks the company's eighth-generation 5G modem solution and its fourth generation incorporating artificial