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A new Galaxy S23 series 5G modem analysis by the makers of Speedtest - Ookla - tries to answer the question whether the new X70 modem offers any tangible benefits in real life over the X65 in the Galaxy S22 series. Both lines are key players in the best Samsung phones roundup, so the speed with which they deliver on-the-go data to their owners is an important differentiator.
While the answer is that it depends on the type and strength of the 5G network, in the US the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra, are notably faster than their S22 counterparts in terms of 5G download speeds in the same conditions.
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The Galaxy S23 Ultra, for one, clocked 189 Mbps download speeds, against the 177 Mbps result from its predecessor the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The middle child in the family - Galaxy S22+ - managed to score 166 Mbps, while the Galaxy S22+ mustered 167 Mbps median download speeds, so both were nearly equal.
The difference between the Galaxy S23 and S22 munchkins was the starkest, though. The newest 2023 model got 177 Mbps median download speeds, while the Galaxy S22 was able to deliver 145 Mbps only.
While the differences of the Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S22 series 5G download speeds are not as drastic as to warrant an upgrade to the new phone, the newest X70 modem by Qualcomm is certainly playing its part.
S23 vs S22 5G speeds
Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 modem download speeds and AI
Instead of upping the Gigabit download speeds as it did with the previous Snapdragon X65, X60, X55 and X50 generation, Qualcomm decided to stick with the 10 Gigabit rating of the modem that is currently in phones like the Galaxy S22 series, and instead focus on decking the new modem out with extra features and AI capabilities. Qualcomm says that this is the the world’s first 5G AI processor in a modem-RF system. So, what does the new AI module do?
AI-based channel-state feedback and dynamic optimization
World’s 1st AI-based mmWave beam management for superior mobility and coverage
robustness
AI-based network selection for superior mobility and link robustness
AI-based adaptive antenna tuning for up to 30% improved context detection for higher
average speeds and coverage
New Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 modem features
Snapdragon X70 unleashes advanced capabilities such as Qualcomm 5G AI Suite, Qualcomm 5G Ultra-Low Latency Suite, Qualcomm 5G PowerSave Gen 3 and 4X
sub-6 carrier aggregation to achieve unmatched 5G performance.
Harnessing the power of AI to enable breakthrough 5G speeds, coverage, low latency and power efficiency to fuel the 5G Connected Intelligent Edge
World’s only comprehensive 5G modem-RF system family capable of supporting every commercial 5G band from 600 MHz to 41 GHz, offering flexibility to OEMs for
designing devices capable of supporting global operator requirements
Unmatched global band support and spectrum aggregation capabilities including world’s first 4X downlink carrier aggregation across TDD and FDD, mmWave-sub-6 aggregation
Standalone mmWave support to allow MNOs and service providers to deploy services such as fixed wireless access and enterprise 5G, without needing sub-6 GHz spectrum
Unmatched uplink performance and flexibility with uplink carrier aggregation and switched uplink support across TDD and FDD
True global 5G multi-SIM including Dual-SIM Dual-Active (DSDA) and mmWave support
Upgradeable architecture allowing rapid commercialization of 5G Release 16 features through software updates
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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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