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.

iPhone 16e reviews are now out, and Apple's custom-designed C1 modem has been put to the test. The results so far are quite surprising, as the C1's speeds are not as slow compared to Qualcomm ...

“Qualcomm X85, the world’s most advanced modem-to-antenna system, is set to provide the best 5G experiences. For smartphones, it enables levels of speeds, power-efficiency and reliability that ...

At the core of the X85 is Qualcomm's 5G AI Processor, which is designed to handle AI tasks 30% faster than previous versions. The X85 modem is versatile and can be used in many devices ...

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. ...

California based tech giant Apple is reportedly advancing its efforts to reduce reliance on Qualcomm by integrating its in-house 5G modem directly into its chipset. According to Bloomberg’s Mark ...

25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At Mobile World Congress 2025, MediaTek is introducing the M90 5G-Advanced cellular modem solution, which aligns with 3GPP Release 17 and the forthcoming Release 18 ...

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 ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. During the Mobile World Congress 2025, Qualcomm unveiled its new X85 5G modem with an ...

At MWC 2025, Qualcomm introduced the X85 5G Modem-RF, marking its eighth-generation modem-to-antenna solution and fourth-generation AI-powered connectivity system. This innovation aims to enhance ...