Qualcomm Drops 2.66% Despite Unveiling X85 5G Modem

On April 7, 2025, Qualcomm's stock dropped by 2.66% in pre-market trading.

Qualcomm recently unveiled its X85 5G modem and RF technology at MWC 2025, marking the eighth generation of its 5G modem and antenna system. This new technology is designed to enhance 5G connectivity for a variety of applications, including AI and IoT. The X85 modem offers faster data transfer speeds, improved network stability, and reduced congestion in high-density environments. It also enhances battery life and location accuracy, making it suitable for a wide range of devices, including Android smartphones, PCs, fixed wireless access (FWA), automotive systems, and augmented reality (AR) devices.

Qualcomm's senior vice president of technology planning and edge solutions, Durga Malladi, highlighted that the X85 is the company's most advanced modem and antenna system to date, designed to elevate the 5G connectivity experience. He emphasized that this technology will bring higher data transfer speeds, better energy efficiency, and more stable connections to Android flagship phones. As Qualcomm celebrates its 40th anniversary and the integration of AI into more devices, the launch of the X85 represents the next step in the company's ongoing development of AI and wireless connectivity technologies.

Qualcomm is collaborating with global telecom companies, infrastructure suppliers, standards organizations, and regulatory bodies to commercialize the X85. The company has already received support from multiple partners. In addition to the X85, Qualcomm introduced the X82 5G modem and RF technology, designed for mainstream mobile broadband applications, supporting gigabit-level download and upload speeds. Reference designs based on the X85 and X82 for M.2 and LGA are also available, applicable to fixed wireless access, mobile broadband, PCs, and consumer devices, accelerating industry development. Customer testing for the X85 and X82 has already begun, with the first commercial devices expected to launch in the second half of this year.