Qualcomm unleashes Snapdragon X85 modem-RF rated for extra-fast 3.7Gb/s 5G uploads at the MWC 2025. Here's its capabilities.
How fast is the Qualcomm's X85 5G modem?
X85 modem is Qualcomm's latest 5G modem-RF system that can drive new all-time highs in terms of bandwidth and upload speeds. The snapdragon X85 modem-RF is the successor to Qualcomm's X80 that brings more and several advancements in speed, efficiency, and intelligent connectivity. The X85 is the fourth overall "modem-to-antena" by Qualcomm and the company said the X85 modem's inference capabilities are almost 30% better than our previous modem.” The chip is expected to be available on consumers' gadgets in the second half of 2025. It's worth noting that Qualcomm unveiled the latest 5G modem at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, where it also unveiled a new Dragonwing fixed-wireless platform---a complete fixed wireless access broadband solution for homes, businesses, and enterprises. The differences between X85 5G modem-RF system and Dragonwing fixed-wireless system are: X85 5G modem is a standalone 5G modem designed for mobile devices, laptops, automotive syst…
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