Qualcomm Releases X105 5G-6G Modem-RF System

Qualcomm introduced the X105 modem-RF system at Mobile World Congress 2026, a 3GPP Release-19-ready platform offering peak 5G speeds up to 14.8 Gbps downlink and 4.2 Gbps uplink, with a 6nm RF transceiver, NR-NTN satellite support and an agentic AI processor. Carriers including China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile are testing the X105; first products are expected late 2026 with broader rollouts in 2027.
Key Points
- 1Delivers up to 14.8 Gbps downlink and 4.2 Gbps uplink, 3GPP Rel-19 ready.
- 2Integrates 6nm RF transceiver and NR-NTN plus agentic AI for traffic classification and optimization.
- 3Enables smartphone, FWA, automotive and XR device testing; carriers already validating deployments.
Scoring Rationale
High technical novelty and broad industry relevance, with strong official backing but limited immediate AI research implications.
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