Qualcomm reveals its second generation 5G modem, the Snapdragon X55

The first smartphones with 5G capabilities are just about to become a reality, with the upcoming Mobile World Congress poised to host at least a couple of announcements for 5G handsets. Qualcomm, the provider of the modem that will allow said phones to have 5G, isn’t just lounging back, waiting to cash in on the hype, however.

The chip maker announced today the second generation of its 5G modem: the Snapdragon X55. That’s right, before phones with the first gen are even commercially available, the second generation is already in the pipeline. It's a good sign that despite Qualcomm's competitors ...

Tuesday, 19 February 2019 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com