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Stockholders' Equity Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Details)

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Stockholders' Equity Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2012
Dec. 25, 2011
Balance at beginning of period $ 33,545  
Net income (loss) 1,903 1,395
Other comprehensive income (loss) 13 140
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans and the related tax benefits, net of shares withheld for tax 296  
Share-based compensation 283  
Dividends (435) (368)
Stock repurchases (250)  
Other (1)  
Balance at end of period 35,354  
Qualcomm Stockholders' Equity [Member]
    
Balance at beginning of period 33,523  
Net income (loss) 1,906  
Other comprehensive income (loss) 14  
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans and the related tax benefits, net of shares withheld for tax 296  
Share-based compensation 283  
Dividends (435)  
Stock repurchases (250)  
Other (3)  
Balance at end of period 35,334  
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
    
Balance at beginning of period 22  
Net income (loss) (3)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) (1)  
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans and the related tax benefits, net of shares withheld for tax 0  
Share-based compensation 0  
Dividends 0  
Stock repurchases 0  
Other 2  
Balance at end of period $ 20