Your next smartphone may be faster than your home’s so-called “high-speed” internet, and the ZTE Gigabit phone claims to be the first phone to reach such blazingly fast speeds.
The ZTE Gigabit phone is able to reach download speeds of 1Gbps, or ten times current smartphone speeds, according to the Chinese phone manufacturer behind the Axon 7. Its MWC 2017 has demoed just that today.
ZTE says it reached this milestone by independently developing a Pre5G Giga+ MBB solution and compatible smart devices in advance of what it has awkwardly named “the upcoming 5uper Generation.”
We’ve been hearing 5G a lot at MWC this year, but it's mostly been about expanding connectivity to all sorts of IoT devices. Today's ZTE Gigabit demo brings clear benefits to smartphones.
ZTE Gigabit specs
The ZTE Gigabit phone may be a prototype, but the smartphone company is using a real-world specs to power its speedy concept phone.
It’s also the first phone to tout the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and the integrated Snapdragon X16 LTE modem, beating even the Samsung Galaxy S8 to an official unveiling.
That said, Samsung next flagship is going to beat the ZTE Gigabit phone to market, and we don't have any other specs information for this unfinished phone.
But with Qualcomm’s X16 advanced modem onboard, the Gigabit phone is able to take advantage of carrier aggregation, 4x4 MIMO antenna technology and 256-QAM modulation.
You’ll be able to achieve LTE download speeds that are up to ten times faster than first generation LTE devices. You’re not even supposed to see a loading bar anymore.
Just the beginning
ZTE says that its Gigabit Phone is “three times as powerful at improving data processing capability in the current [4G LTE] network.”
That’s going to be important as we all transition from 4G to 5G. It’s supposed to provide worldwide carriers with the first Pre 5G solutions, an initial bridge to 5G.
Going forward, download speeds of up to 1Gbps will become the standard on 5G networks and, then, “mobile experiences on smart devices will be enhanced to an unimaginable level," envisions ZTE.
“Speed of up to 1Gbps will improve users’ lifestyles by allowing for 360 degree panoramic VR video, instant cloud storage, entertainment upgrades and fast cache of ultra Hi-Fi music and movies."
Streaming will also become the norm for more than just video, too. It'll also allow for instant apps, which will remove the need for downloading or installation of applications.
Ironically, you'll just have to wait for 5G to become a reality in 2018 to see these speed benefits outside of Barcelona and MWC.
MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2017 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone.
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