Is Qualcomm's third-generation 5G modem 'Snapdragon X60' capable of delivering more than 7 Gbps downstream, will it be adopted in the next generation 5G-compatible iPhone?
Qualcomm testing X60 5G chip, possible iPhone 12 candidate?-9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2020/02/25/qualcomm-announces-new-x60-5g-modem-with-speeds-over-7-gbps-possible-iphone-12-candidate/
On February 18, 2020, Qualcomm announced the third generation 5G modem chip 'Snapdragon X60' and the integrated solution 'Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF'. The Snapdragon X60 is the world's first 5G baseband chip manufactured using the 5nm process.This is also the world's first millimeter-wave and sub-6GHz band carrier aggregation, frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex ( TDD) carrier aggregation is also realized. In addition, it supports Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), which enables dynamic frequency sharing between 4G and 5G, and can use existing various frequency bands and communication methods.
The Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System brings the best of 5G connectivity to you-YouTube
Qualcomm of semiconductor manufacturers Mobile World Congress of It was scheduled to be held on the launch event in but, Mobile World Congress is under the influence of the new coronavirus held discontinued due to become, journalists on February 25 (local time) For ' What's Next in 5G '. In this article, Cristiano Amon, President of the company, explains to the press about Snapdragon X60, Qualcomm's third-generation 5G modem chip.
According to President Amon, the Snapdragon X60 has an upstream (upload) communication speed of over 3 Gbps and a downstream (download) communication speed of over 7.5 Gbps.
In addition to various media reporting that `` 5G compatible iPhone will appear in 2020 '' for a long time, Qualcomm itself also says that `` 5G compatible iPhone development is a top priority '', so 5G compatible in 2020 The appearance of the iPhone is considered the default route.
Qualcomm says `` 5G compatible iPhone development is top priority ''-gigazine
In October 2019, there were reports that the 5G-compatible iPhone appearing in 2020 will adopt Qualcomm's second-generation 5G modem chip Snapdragon X55, but Apple-related media 9to5Mac said `` Qualcomm is a new modem With the launch of the chip, the Snapdragon X60, and the fact that it has been tested with partners this quarter, it's very likely that the latest Snapdragon X60 will be used in the 2020 iPhone. '' Point out.
Qualcomm says it expects Snapdragon X60-powered smartphones to appear in early 2021. However, 9to5Mac states that 'it is quite possible that Apple will have a special deal with Qualcomm and will have priority on the latest and greatest 5G technology.'
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