If we are talking about performance on a smartphone, the first thing that many people think in the processor; Therefore, most Android pointers have opted for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 elite, the most powerful processor available for the platform for the moment. But even if you have the best processor, you can notice that your mobile is slow, especially if you use a mobile connection.
And it is that mobile connectivity has not improved as much as Wi -fi, which has received several new versions in recent years; In comparison, 5G does not seem to have changed so much, although in reality, many improvement works have also been carried out. The problem is that most mobiles is unable to take advantage of the potential of 5GBut it can be about to change.
On the occasion of Barcelona's MWC 2025, Qualcomm announced its new modem today, which is delivered with several important new features and a significant improvement in performance. It's about Snapdragon X85which is designed for high mobiles and which, although not confirmed, should be chosen for future smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S26, Xiaomi 16 or OnePlus 14.
Snapdragon X85 is a large jump with regard to its predecessor and is a pioneer in several aspects such as compatibility with the 400 MHz band and with new operators' standards such as 3cc + 1cc. The X85 is also the first chip with 5G support on the trainWith the FRMCS standard for the European network.
But above all, the figure that will surprise users the most is the Maximum discharge speed of 12.5 gbit / swhich is higher even to typical fiber connections; In addition, the rise speed reaches 3.7 Gbit / s. Of course, these are advanced figures and there are several factors to keep in mind that they will never get this speed with real use, but it should still be a large jump.
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The star characteristic of the X85 is the presence of a processor dedicated to AI. Indeed, AI also reaches mobile connectivity, but in order to improve the quality of the connection, not necessarily speed. With the functions of integration, it will be possible to improve the stability of online video games, avoid jumps in video calls and offer more precise geolocation; In addition, it will help manage the systems with Double SIM to go from one network to another without problem.
Snapdragon X85 is now available for manufacturers, who can start rolling it on their high devices; In addition, Qualcomm also offers Snapdragon X82 at a lower cost But also with Gigabit speeds. For the moment, no brand has confirmed that you will use these chips, but in the second half, some announcements should be made.
