Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said in an interview with CNBC that Qualcomm's newly released X85 modem will create a huge gap with Apple in performance . Modems are key components for smartphones to connect to mobile networks, and Qualcomm has been one of the world's largest modem suppliers for many years and is also the main supplier of Apple iPhone modems.

This week, Qualcomm announced the X85 modem , its latest high-end product. In an interview, Amon emphasized the performance improvements of the X85 modem, especially its application in artificial intelligence . He pointed out: "This is the first modem that integrates a lot of artificial intelligence technology, which can significantly improve its performance range and enable it to handle weaker signals." Amon also said that this technology will bring a huge change to the performance gap between high-end Android devices and iOS devices, especially when comparing Qualcomm's technical strength with Apple.

IT Home noted that Amon reiterated his previous prediction that Qualcomm is expected to no longer supply modems to Apple by 2027. Regarding the potential technological advancement of Apple's modems, Amon said that modems will play a key role in the era of artificial intelligence, and Qualcomm will be able to meet the challenge. He pointed out: "As long as modems remain important, Qualcomm technology will have its place." Amon further added: "In the era of artificial intelligence, modems will be more important than ever before, and consumers will consider whether the 'computer' they use all the time has the best modem."

Detailed information on Qualcomm's latest Modems and wireless technologies could be found in their marketing materials listed below:

• 01 - Empower industrial IoT through integrated connectivity, precise positioning and value-added services with a new modem lineup from Qualcomm
• 02 - MWC Barcelona 2025: Technologies advancing us to the next era of wireless connectivity