Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X80 5G Modem with AI Capabilities

Set to enhance future Android flagships, the modem introduces AI optimizations for improved connectivity and efficiency.

Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon X80 5G modem, the first AI-powered gigabit modem, set to be paired with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor in 2025's Android flagships.
The Snapdragon X80 supports six-carrier aggregation, 5G Advanced standards, and satellite-based non-terrestrial communications, aiming to enhance connectivity and user experience.
AI optimizations in the Snapdragon X80 are expected to improve reception quality, lower power consumption, and enhance location accuracy and network selection.
The modem's introduction at Mobile World Congress 2024 highlights Qualcomm's focus on leveraging AI to boost 5G performance and efficiency.
First devices featuring the Snapdragon X80 5G modem are anticipated to launch in the second half of 2024, with smartphones and other devices to follow by year's end.