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Qualcomm's new X85 modem blends AI and 5G for smarter, faster connections

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X85 is its next-gen 5G modem, set to power its new flagship chip with AI-driven features.

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. It’s 30% faster at handling AI tasks than older versions, which means things run quicker, smarter, and with less drain on your battery, according to Qualcomm. And if the X85 seems a bit over the top for your needs, Qualcomm has also unveiled the X82 5G Modem-RF—a more down-to-earth option that still brings multi-gigabit speeds to a wider range of devices.

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