Technology & IT | Wednesday 2 October, 2019 4:00 am |

There was a time when our phones had 2G network and then 3G before it was upgraded to 4G network. Nowadays we hear countries are racing to take steps to deploy 5G networks. The 5G will not only make our internet experiences better, but it will also usher in new immersive smartphone experiences, such as VR and AR, with faster data rates and lower latency. But in order to enjoy this potential speed we would need a smartphone that is equipped for 5G networks. The HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G), the King of 5G Smartphones, is one of the first phones in line to provide us an authentic 5G experience. Let us meet this pioneering 5G smartphone.

 

What is SA and NSA? Why are they important?

There are two important things that you need to know before you buy your first 5G smartphone: Non-standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) network architectures. Currently, the global 5G industry is rapidly expanding into the commercial phase. Telecom operators in various countries and regions have adopted two mainstream networking architectures, Non-standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA).

The first wave of networks of 5G networks are classed as Non-Standalone (NSA), which is to say the 5G networks will be supported by existing 4G infrastructure. However, moving forward there will be a switch to the 5G Standalone (SA) network which is the ultimate 5G proposal. The advantage of Standalone (SA) is simplification and improved efficiency, the eventual migration from 5G NSA to SA by operators should be unnoticeable to consumers.

 

The HUAWEI Mate20 X (5G) is the world’s first 5G smartphone* that works on both SA (Standalone) and NSA (Non-Standalone) network architectures. If users purchase a smartphone that only supports NSA, once the migration to SA takes place, phones that lack this feature will not work in SA 5G networks. As an example, if users with 5G smartphones that only support Non-standalone (NSA) travel to countries where Standalone (SA) 5G has been fully deployed, their smartphones would not work. The China Telecom has announced that China will move to SA by 2020, meaning that only devices with SA support will work in China.

 

Meanwhile with HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) users can rest assured as the device is able to support both Non-standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) 5G networks, meaning that it can work in different countries and at the different stages of the 5G networks development.

 

In addition to this, the HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) is also the world’s first [1] 5G smartphone that supports Dual-SIM capabilities (5G SIM + 4G SIM), making it easier for users to enjoy a disruption free connection while the travel or access roaming services.

 

*Claim based on comparison with all 5G smartphones currently announced on or before 4th July 2019.

 

Two chips for improved performance

The HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) provides a theoretical download speed of up to 4.6 Gbps, saving you lots of time and frustration when streaming and downloading. High speed connectivity is guaranteed thanks to two chipsets: Kirin 980 and world’s first 7nm 5G multi-mode chipset Balong 5000. 

With Balong 5000 latency from multi-mode data exchange is avoided effectively, as well as performance and data transfer efficiency. While Kirin 980 keeps your phone performance at best whether you are gaming, listening to songs or texting.

 

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Having a small screen means you narrow your eyes and strain them especially when you try to catch all the details of the action in a game or movie. A large display area does make all the difference. The HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) comes with a 7.2 inch OLED FHD+ display[1], perfect to immerse yourself in an exceptional entertainment experience. It also takes gaming to a new space, where you are aware of all the movements in your game so you miss no details. The Turbo 3.0 GPU can greatly reduce game jitter and latency during sessions through AI frequency scheduling technology as well as improving clarity in dark environments and enriching picture details.

 

Stay powered long enough

The HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) has a massive 4200mAh battery that is one of the largest smartphone batteries available on the market, and it is as safe as it is large – being TUV Rheinland certified. So play your favorite music and stay up to the moment with your social media feed and more without having to worry. Additionally, it also has HUAWEI 40W SuperCharge to top up your device in as much less time as possible.

 

Innovative self-cooling

5G hardware is not easy to run. It drains the battery and is even makes the phone prone to overheating. This is something Huawei took into concern with the HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G), adding in a massive battery and a smart cooling solution, HUAWEI SuperCool - a groundbreaking cooling solution that delivers an outstanding cooling performance.

 

So, if you are looking for to pioneering 5G, the HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) should be on your radar. It has been tested and tried with a number of telecom carriers around the world before the official launch. It delivers all the 5G features as well as a wholly different user experience.