Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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. 29, 2013
Dec. 30, 2012
Balance at beginning of period $ 36,087  
Net income (loss) 1,874 1,903
Other comprehensive income 31 13
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans and related tax benefits, net of shares withheld for taxes 342  
Share-based compensation 291  
Dividends 599 435
Stock repurchases (1,002)  
Other 3  
Balance at end of period 37,027  
Qualcomm Stockholders' Equity [Member]
    
Balance at beginning of period 36,088  
Net income (loss) 1,875  
Other comprehensive income 31  
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans and related tax benefits, net of shares withheld for taxes 342  
Share-based compensation 291  
Dividends 599  
Stock repurchases (1,002)  
Other 1  
Balance at end of period 37,027  
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
    
Balance at beginning of period (1)  
Net income (loss) (1)  
Other comprehensive income 0  
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans and related tax benefits, net of shares withheld for taxes 0  
Share-based compensation 0  
Dividends 0  
Stock repurchases 0  
Other 2  
Balance at end of period $ 0