Its new X85 5G Modem-RF is not the first Qualcomm "modem-to-antenna solution" to include AI; it’s the fourth overall, succeeding the X80 introduced a year ago . But the San Diego firm says this year’s model—which it expects to appear in consumer devices in the second half of this year—does much more with its AI chip.

Qualcomm’s X85 5G modem is here, promising faster speeds, better battery life, and smarter AI features for everything from flagship Android phones to PCs and IoT devices. Expect 12.5 Gbps downloads and 3.

Qualcomm released the newest generation of its modem-to-antenna chipset that’s 30 per cent faster than its predecessor.

Qualcomm announced its latest X85 5G modem featuring a powerful AI processor to reduce latency and improve speed and coverage.

Qualcomm has brought the X85 5G flagship modem, new low-power 4G modems for IoT devices, the Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite, and more to MWC 2025.