At the end of 2021, Qualcomm officially launched a new generation of Snapdragon 8 mobile platform, in which the fourth generation of Snapdragon X65 5G modem and RF system was integrated, opening the 10Gbps 5G era. After a few months, during MWC 2022, Qualcomm officially launched a new Snapdragon X70 5G modem and RF system, compared to Snapdragon X65, Snapdragon X70 introduced the world's first 5G AI processor, using AI capabilities to support breakthrough 5G transmission speeds, network coverage, low latency and high energy efficiency, empowering 5G intelligent network edge, so that 5G into the AI era.
Snapdragon X70 introduces the new 3rd generation Qualcomm 5G PowerSave, combined with a 4nm baseband process, with three leading edges:
1. Snapdragon X70 is the world's first modem and RF system to integrate 5G AI processors;
2. Snapdragon X70 supports 10Gbps 5G transmission speed, that is, 10 Gigabit transmission speed;
3. The Snapdragon X70 is the only modem and RF system in the world that can support all 5G commercial frequency bands from 600MHz to 41GHz.
The Snapdragon X70 not only supports unmatched 10Gbps 5G peak download speeds like its predecessor, but also brings new advanced features such as Qualcomm 5G AI Kit, Qualcomm 5G Ultra-Low Latency Kit and Quad Carrier Aggregation for unmatched 5G transmission speeds, network coverage, signal quality and low latency. The Qualcomm ultra-low latency kit in the Snapdragon X70 supports terminal manufacturers and operators to minimize latency and support ultra-fast response 5G user experience and applications.
Among them, Qualcomm 5G AI technology suite will also lay the foundation for the next generation of 5G performance enhancement features, and will also give full play to the full potential of 5G, Qualcomm 5G AI technology suite includes:
AI-assisted channel status feedback and dynamic optimization: With the blessing of AI, the prediction and feedback of channel status will be more accurate, and the base station can also be better dynamically optimized, thereby helping to improve throughput and other key performance indicators.
AI-assisted mmWave beam management: The introduction of AI technology in mmWave beam management enables intelligent troubleshooting and prediction of uncertain environments, helping to optimize mmWave beam focus and direction for higher transmission efficiency, better network coverage, and link robustness.
AI-assisted network selection: The network environment faced by operators is very complex, especially for Chinese operators, with a variety of operating frequencies of 5G/4G/3G/2G and different network standards, and the complex network environment will affect the flexibility and security of the network. Through AI, network patterns can be intelligently identified and monitored, so that certain dropped or risky connection states can be predicted and avoided, thereby achieving better mobility and link robustness, reducing lag while improving the user experience.
AI-assisted adaptive antenna tuning: Intelligently detects the position of the user's hand holding the terminal through AI technology, and dynamically adjusts the antenna in real time, thereby supporting higher transmission speeds and energy efficiency, as well as wider network coverage.
Through Qualcomm's 5G AI suite, the Snapdragon X70 can improve transmission speed, network coverage, mobility, link robustness and energy efficiency, reduce latency, and empower the intelligent network edge to bring users and enterprises a better 5G network experience.
On the whole, the characteristics of Snapdragon X70 mainly include:
The world's most complete family of 5G modems and RF systems, supporting all 5G commercial frequency bands from 600MHz to 41GHz, providing great flexibility for end manufacturers to design terminals that meet the requirements of global operators;
Unmatched global band support and spectrum aggregation capabilities, including the world's first downstream quad-carrier aggregation across the TDD and FDD spectrum, as well as millimeter wave and Sub-6GHz aggregation;
Support for millimeter wave standalone networking eliminates the need for mobile network operators (MNOs) and service providers to use Sub-
6GHz spectrum enables the deployment of fixed wireless access and enterprise 5G networks;
Unmatched uplink performance and flexibility, supporting uplink aggregation across TDD and FDD bands and uplink emission switching based on carrier aggregation;
Truly global market-oriented 5G multi-SIM card, support dual SIM dual pass (DSDA) and millimeter wave and other functions;
Upgradable architecture that enables rapid commercial availability of 5G Release 16 features through software updates.
The Snapdragon X70 delivers fiber-like browsing speeds and extremely low latency over 5G wireless connectivity, paving the way for next-generation connected applications and experiences. The Snapdragon X70 is expected to begin sampling to customers in the second half of 2022, and commercial mobile terminals are expected to be available later in 2022.