Category: New Products

Quectel Announces 2nd Generation 5G NR Modules

Quectel is a leading manufacturer of components for IoT (Internet of Things) devices. A few days ago, the Chinese telecommunication company announced new second generation 5G NR modules that conform to the 3GPP Release 16 standard and support sub-6 GHz or mmWave depending on the module.

 

Meet 3GPP Release 16 standard

The Chinese company Quectel Wireless Solutions has presented a range of new 5G NR modules for IoT products. These are second generation devices that meet the 3GPP Release 16 standard. The new releases are divided into the sub-6GHz modules Rx520F and the Rx520N series as well as the mmWave modules of the RM530x series.

 

The new 5G NR modules are based on the latest 5G modem RF systems Snapdragon X65 and X62 from Qualcomm, which were officially presented only yesterday. The new 5G modems meet the requirements of industries that rely on faster, mobile broadband and reliable communication options. The products are intended to help establish the new mobile communications standard quickly in many areas. You can exploit the advantages of mobile broadband in areas such as fixed wireless access, industrial IoT, mobile computing, telemedicine, private networks and more.

 

Sub-6 GHz and mmWave

The new 5G NR modules RG520F (LGA) and RM520F (M.2) for Sub-6 GHz from Quectel are based on the new Snapdragon X65, which supports up to 10 Gbit/s data transfer in the downstream. RG520N (LGA) and RM520N (M.2), on the other hand, rely on the slower Snapdragon X62. The two Quectel 5G modules of the second generation RM530F and RM530N modules (M.2) transmit with both 5G standards (Sub-6-GHz and mmWave ) and thus have dual connectivity. As Quectel has announced, the new 5G modules support all three combinations of sub-6 GHz TDD and FDD Carrier Aggregation (CA). This ensures high performance data, as a combination of the available 5G spectra is possible.

 

Quectel also lets you know that the new generation of 5G chips has received fundamental improvements. They deliver even higher reliability with minimal latency. This is particularly important in commercial use in industry and other areas.

Netgear Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi Router Test

Netgear Nighthawk M5 is a new 5G mobile WiFi hotspot which is already available in many countries. Regarding the performance for internet connection, we will take a test and you will read the detail in the following.

 

We have already shown what the Netgear 5G router looks like and which accessories are included in our picture unboxing linked above. In the first weeks of testing, the hardware of the Netgear Nighthawk M5 proved to be quite robust. Unfortunately, the touchscreen magically attracts fingerprints, so we had to clean it several times with a cleaning cloth.

However, you shouldn’t expect the Netgear Nighthawk M5 MR5200 to respond as quickly as a smartphone touchscreen. Sometimes the software took a small millisecond in our test before it responded to our input. We encountered a phenomenon with the Nighthawk M5 that owners of previous Netgear 4G routers reported. If the nano-SIM card is blocked with a PIN, a PIN query appears after the 5G WiFi router starts up. However, this screen is visually incorrectly designed. You can enter the PIN easily using the numeric keys, but the confirmation button is partly outside the visible area and must be aimed very precisely with your finger.

 

Otherwise, we did not notice any serious software errors when using the router.

 

 

Firmware: Latest version is required

At this point we still have to go into more detail about the software: If you buy the Netgear Nighthawk M5, you should make sure that you have the latest firmware in the “Settings – Software” menu immediately after booting up and connecting to the Internet the number 10.29.10.00 from November 17th and install it. With the old firmware, the router may only contact LTE networks, which is not the point of a 5G router.

 

We also observed with the Netgear Nighthawk M5 that WiFi modules from Android smartphones, which otherwise find any 5 GHz WiFi without any problems, have problems finding the 5 GHz WiFi set up by the Nighthawk M5 and connecting to it. Even manually entering the SSID and password failed in our test on at least three Android devices.

One device that the 5 GHz WiFi of the Nighthawk M5 could always find and connect to was an iPhone 11 Pro used in the test. The Android smartphones could connect to the 2.4 GHz network of the Nighthawk M5. Due to the regional overload of the 2.4 GHz band and the lower data rates, it is of course quite pointless to use a 5G router in this case if it cannot pass on the high 5G data rates via WLAN.

 

Features of the software

In terms of operation and functions, the software of the Netgear Nighthawk M5 is of course quite sophisticated, as always. On the start page, network information, time and battery charge status are displayed in the status area. This is followed by the SSID and password of the 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi hotspots. With a mobile tariff with a data throttle, you can also see how much data volume is left on the home page. At the bottom you can see how many devices are connected via WLAN and whether new SMS messages have arrived.

In the settings menu the user can configure things like the APN. The brightness of the screen can be regulated or an unlock password can be assigned. The Netgear Nighthawk M5 also supports USB tethering; the function can either be activated at the same time as the WLAN or as an alternative to the WLAN hotspot. The Netgear Nighthawk M5 can also be integrated into an existing WLAN or Ethernet network via the data-saving mode and then only serves as a network bridge for the connected devices.

 

 

Data rates in the test

For our test of the Nighthawk M5, we received 5G-capable SIM cards from CSL and PCCW. After the firmware update, the hotspot immediately logged into the available 5G networks.

 

The measured data rates come close to the values ​​that we measured with the 5G router from HTC: HTC 5G Hub. In CSL’s 5G network, we determined maximum data rates of up to 781 Mbit/s in the downstream and 134 Mbit/s in the upstream. In the PCCW network, the data rates we measured in the downstream were a maximum of 187 Mbit/s in the downstream and 82 Mbit/s in the upstream. The CSL data rates at the locations we measured actually corresponded to a typical LTE value rather than a 5G value.

Of course, we also took measurements with a laptop that was connected to the Nighthawk M5 via the Ethernet interface rather than WLAN. Here we could observe that the measured values ​​were always around 12 to 15 percent above the values ​​measured via WLAN.

 

Netgear has not received any further error messages about the problem with the 5 GHz WLAN under Android.

 

Battery life in the test

The Netgear Nighthawk M5’s 5040 mAh battery is strong, but it doesn’t work miracles either. Even if the router’s display switches off in the meantime, the maximum battery life is around 6 hours. That is a decent value, but not a top performance either. If you really have to work with the Nighthawk M5 all day long, you should have access to a socket again in between – or take a mobile power bank with you.

 

Conclusion

With the current firmware, the Netgear Nighthawk M5 did its job properly and without any real errors. In the 5G network, the router achieved peak values ​​of just below 800 Mbit/s at the locations we tested. We are in contact with Netgear about the 5 GHz WiFi problem. The battery lasted around 6 hours in the test. There was little to criticize about the intuitive operation of the router.

 

 

 

NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G Mobile Hotspot Review

The manufacturer NETGEAR has launched the first MiFi 5G with Wi-Fi 6 technology to achieve the best possible wireless performance in all circumstances. The new model is the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 Mobile Hotspot, and it is designed to offer the best possible experience in the mobile broadband network, and also so that we obtain the maximum speed when we connect devices via Wi-Fi. Do you want to know all the details of this new model?

 

Thanks to this 5G portable router we have the latest mobile and WiFi technologies, with which we can stay connected at home or away from home, while enjoying a connection with fast speed, low latency and improved bandwidth.

 

This year we have seen an increase in teleworking, due to the fact that more and more work is done remotely, and the coronavirus pandemic has also contributed to accelerating the process. Since many work or study from home right now, they need to have a fast and secure Internet connection with WiFi connectivity that meets their needs.

 

 

The Nighthawk M5 Mobile Hotspot Pro will allow us to bring a quality Internet connection to our home with 5G. In small and medium-sized towns especially, we find that cable, DSL or other service is not good enough.

However, thanks to the 5G connectivity offered by this Netgear 5G mobile Hotspot, we will be able to obtain fast speed connections. That’s not all, thanks to WiFi 6 technology it will allow us to deliver those speeds to your connected devices without affecting bandwidth or connectivity when we have many wireless clients. That means we will not have delays or interruptions when working or studying at home. That extra bandwidth that WiFi 6 provides us compared to the previous WiFi 5 technology will allow us to do videoconferences or other activities in a more fluid way.

 

 

 

The Nighthawk M5 Mobile Hotspot Pro comes equipped with the chipset of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 mobile platform to offer us next- generation 5G connectivity . Thanks to this 5G modem, we can achieve high download speeds of up to 7 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 3 Gbps.

 

 

 

In addition, it has WiFi 6 technology that allows us to have more devices connected and transmitting simultaneously without penalizing performance. With a greater capacity compared to WiFi 5, we can rest assured that our smartphones, tablets and computers will have the necessary bandwidth to carry out any task.

 

 

It also allows us the 5G connection in our home or office through the use of its Gigabit Ethernet port. To do this, we can connect the 5G mobile router to our home or work router and thus we can enjoy 5G speeds in our local network from which all devices can also be used.

 

With a secure and reliable network we can avoid the risks of public WiFi networks thanks to the compatibility with VPN Pass-through and password protection. Regarding the capacity of this model, it allows us to connect up to 32 WiFi devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops regardless of where you are.

 

 

This model has a 5,040 mAh rechargeable battery that will provide us with a long duration to use it all day. We can also use it without a battery since it can be connected to a power outlet at home so that it works throughout the day. In that sense, we could keep it connected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by removing the battery.

 

As for the Nighthawk M5 Mobile Hotspot Pro, it has a 2.4-inch color LCD touch screen that is intuitively operated. Thanks to it, we can easily control the use of data, see the name and password of WiFi, as well as the strength of the mobile signal. We can also manage device and network settings. On your lock screen it shows important information such as the time, date and the use of data that we have consumed. On the other hand, we have the NETGEAR Mobile app to manage and configure our device.

 

 

TP-Link M7000 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot Test

The TP-Link M7000 LTE router has been available in Europe since mid-2020 and is the successor to the almost identical TP-Link M7200. The 4G LTE router costs less than 100USD in online shops without a contract and is suitable for all tariffs and SIM cards (no SIM lock).

 

In addition to the router itself, the package content also includes a short USB to micro USB cable. This cable allows the battery to be charged at any USB port, such as an existing USB power supply unit or a computer. There is no power adapter included, which is understandable given the low price.

 

Furthermore, there is a printed user guide included. TP-Link has also included an adapter that enables the use of Nano SIM or Micro SIM cards in the router. In the test, however, a SIM adapter supplied by the network operator also worked without any problems.

If you pick up the TP-Link M7000, you immediately notice the compact dimensions and the low weight of only around 86 grams including the battery. As a result, the TP-Link 4G WiFi router is hardly a problem in a small handbag or in a vest pocket. 3 status LEDs on the front indicate the operating status, there is no display.

TP-Link M7000 LTE Modem

The cellular modem in the TP-Link M7000 Hotspot supports the cellular standards 3G / UMTS and 4G / LTE. 2G/GSM is not supported, which is not tragic in view of the low speeds in the 2G network.

The router can use almost all LTE frequency ranges that are important for Europe: Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 20 but without band 28 (700 MHz). Since band 28 is used in particular in rural regions and there mostly in combination with band 20, this is probably only a critical point for a few users.

 

The theoretically maximum possible speed is 150 Mbit/s in the downlink and up to 50 Mbit/s in the uplink. This is a slow LTE modem by today’s standards, but considering the low price, that’s fine. In practice, several devices can be supplied with fast internet without any problems and several parallel video streams were also not a problem in the test.

Unfortunately, the maximum speed is limited by the weak WLAN module. In the test, a maximum of 55 Mbit/s could be measured in the download and up to 45 Mbit/s in the upload via LTE. For comparison: with a current smartphone (Apple iPhone 12 mini), around 300 Mbit/s for download and almost 200 Mbit/s for upload were possible at the same location. If TP-Link had installed a faster WLAN module, at least the maximum speed of the modem would have been possible. Unfortunately, the M7000 cannot be used as a USB modem either, so you only have to rely on WiFi.

 

 

TP-Link M7000: WLAN in the test

The TP-Link M7000 can supply up to 10 devices with a WLAN connection at the same time. The router works exclusively in the WLAN frequency band around 2.4 GHz; a connection with up to 145 Mbit/s could be established in the test. However, this is the gross data rate; in practice – as already described in the modem test – significantly lower bandwidths are achieved. The router does not offer a guest WLAN function.

 

The range is absolutely sufficient for a small apartment, a summer house or a caravan. However, a range of more than 10 meters is hardly possible if there are still obstacles such as a wall between the router and the end device. The WLAN transmission power and thus the range can be reduced in the menu, there are a total of three power levels. There is also the option to automatically switch off the WLAN after 10 minutes if no device is active in the WLAN.

 

The WLAN module cannot be used as a repeater or extender. Other mobile LTE routers partially offer this function, so that an existing WLAN network can be used for Internet access. This function, sometimes called “WLAN Offloading”, is useful to save data volume.

Operation via app and web interface

In some places the user has to forego convenience functions with the M7000, which are quite common with more expensive mobile router models such as Huawei E5788, Netgear Nighthawk M1. This definitely does not apply to the software and operation, TP-Link has done a good job here.

 

 

Most users will certainly use the “tpMiFi” app to operate and configure the TP-Link M7000. The app is available for both Android and iOS and provides quick instructions on starting up the router right from the start. The app is very clearly designed and offers all functions that are also available in the browser web interface. This is very commendable, because many other manufacturers only provide a reduced range of functions via their apps.

 

If you don’t want to install an app, you can easily operate the TP-Link M7000 via a browser web interface. The user interface is accessed via the IP address 192.168.0.1. After the first request, a new password must be set, after which you can start. Unfortunately, the web interface of the test device was only available in English.

Various status information is visible on the start page, both in the app and in the web interface. This includes statistics on data consumption, information on the WiFi connection and information on the cellular connection. Separate menus are available for more detailed information and settings.

A wide variety of things can be configured for the Internet connection, for example a data volume limit can be set, after 90% of the data used, a notification is sent and at 100% the data connection is disconnected. Data usage abroad (data roaming) can also be activated and deactivated. The router is set to “4G preferred” at the factory, but can also be set to “4G only” or “3G only” if necessary.

Battery life in the test

The battery on the TP-Link M7000 can be changed without any problems and has a capacity of 2,000 mAh. The manufacturer advertises a battery life of up to 8 hours. In the test, the battery life with activated energy-saving mode and WLAN range “medium” was checked. For the duration of the test, at least 2 devices were connected at the same time and there was a permanent internet radio stream. The battery lasted around 6 hours under these conditions. If the WLAN transmission power is set to “low” and no permanent streaming is used, the specification of TP-Link (8 hours) can even be realistically achieved.


During continuous operation, the TP-Link M7000 became slightly warm, but not hot. This is completely normal for a 4g mobile hotspot and compared to many other devices the hotspot stayed relatively cool.

Other things about the TP-Link M7000

If you are looking for a mobile router with an RJ45 Ethernet LAN connection, you will not be happy with the TP-Link M7000, because the router only has the aforementioned micro-USB connection. The Huawei E5885 may be a good hotspot for you. There are also no connections for an external cellular antenna.

In addition to SMS, USSD codes can also be sent via the web interface or the app. This is useful, for example, to check the credit of a prepaid card or to set the main card for a multi-SIM.

Test conclusion: TP-Link M7000

The TP-Link M7000 is a very inexpensive mobile LTE router, but the device made a good impression in the test. The device is small and compact, the battery life is good and operation is easy thanks to good software. You have to do without comfort features such as a LAN connection or connections for external antennas.

The biggest weak point is certainly the relatively slow WLAN module, which reduces the maximum data rate of the LTE modem from theoretically 150 Mbit/s to around 55 Mbit/s in practice. If you can live with the limitations, the TP-Link M7000 is a good mobile LTE router.

Alcatel HH71 LinkHub 4G Home Router Review

In 2020, Alcatel offers a 4G LTE router HH71, which also bears the name “LINKHUB LTE cat7 Home Station” and it has been sold at congstar since March 2020 as a “Homespot” LTE router together with the Homespot tariffs. The Alcatel 4G Router connects up to 32 devices to the LTE cellular network via WiFi.

Alcatel LinkHub HH71 Router Specifications
Manufacturer and type designation: Alcatel HH71
Chipset: Qualcomm MDM9240-1
LTE category: Cat. 7
Download rate up to: 300 Mbit/s
Upload rate up to: 150 Mbit/s
Supported LTE bands: 700, 800, 900, 1800, 1500,2100, 2600 MHz
Downward compatible with: UMTS/GSM
Support from LTE-Advanced: Yes
MIMO Support: Yes
Connection for external antenna: yes, TS-9 Connector(Buy Alcatel HH71 Antenna)
Telephone
With integrated telephone system: No; only model HH71V1
Connection for ISDN telephones: –
Connection for analog telephones: no, (only HH71V1)
DECT: No
integrated answering machine: No
Network | LAN & WLAN
LAN ports: yes, 1 port
WLAN standards: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 + 5 GHz
5 GHz WLAN support: Yes
Encryption: WEP, WPA, WPA2
WiFi hotspot function: yes, up to 32 devices
Others
Battery pack: No
Dimension: 145 x 100 x 89.3 mm
USB: No
Memory card extension: No
Release: 1st quarter 2020
Price: 199.00USD
available at: »www.4gltemall.com
Information material
Manual as PDF »Currently not available
Datasheet PDF »

 

Speed up to 300 Mbit/s

Theoretically, the Alcatel HH71 supports download rates of up to 300 Mbit/s. Uploading via the mobile data network is possible at a speed of up to 100 Mbit/s. However, as with all devices of this type, these are only theoretical values.

 

Technically, the Alcatel HH71 supports LTE Cat 7 and the LTE bands 700, 800, 900, 1800, 1500, 2100 and 2600 MHz. Reception can be improved by connecting up to two external LTE antennas (TS-9 connector). The prerequisite for reception is that a 4G SIM card is inserted.

 

WLAN for at home

The name “LINKHUB LTE cat7 Home Station” already shows that the Alcatel HH71 router is primarily intended for use at home. It can be used wherever there is no broadband connection and the Internet is to be supplied via the LTE cellular network. It also fits that the 4G LTE WiFi router has no integrated battery, so it is always dependent on a socket nearby. The Alcatel HH71 is therefore not a mobile router that can be used anywhere as a WLAN hotspot. Instead, it opens up a WiFi connection at home. It supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with the two frequencies 2.4 and 5 GHz. Up to 32 devices such as smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, laptops and more can connect wirelessly to the LTE router. The multi-antenna technology 2 × 2 MIMO ensures a stable connection and good reception. There is also a LAN port that can theoretically be expanded via a hub. It also has an RJ11 port for connecting a telephone. However, some variant models may has not the telephone port.

Simple design

Visually, the rounded Alcatel HH71, which is only available in white, is simple. The connections already mentioned are located on the back. At the front there are four status LEDs arranged vertically one above the other for power, WiFi, network and signal. With dimensions of 145 x 100 x 89 mm, it doesn’t take up much space either. The weight is 325 g for the HH71VM and 330 g for the HH71V1. However, it does not play a decisive role in a device designed for domestic use.

 

 

 

Inside the Alcatel HH71 is the Qualcomm MDM9240-1 platform. It is supported by 2 GB of RAM and 2 GB of ROM. Alcatel offers its own app for setup and administration. Among other things, they can be used to view the status of the connection and the connected devices, change the SSID and password and much more.

 

Other competitors

Many other manufacturers already presented many 4G LTE WiFi routers to the market, such as Huawei B528, Huawei B618, Huawei B525, Huawei E5186, ZTE MF286, ZTE MF275R, ZTE MF288 etc…Their functions are very similar, the main difference is on the appearance and design. Some of them may have better price.

Realme Presents New 5G Smartphone Realme 7

realme is currently the world’s fastest growing smartphone brand. In order to further expand this success, the company today presented the realme 7 5G, an affordable 5G smartphone.

 

“5G for everyone”

realme wants to help ensure that 5G arrives at the masses and everyone can afford a 5G smartphone. The realme 5G cell phone is therefore particularly cheap with a sales price of well under 300 euros without a contract, but still offers considerable features for its low price.

 

The chipset of the new realme 7 5G is the MediaTek Dimensity 800U. As is well known, the SoC has a 5G modem on board that supports the new cellular standard including DSDS. It transmits on the twelve most important 5G bands. Two Cortex-A76 cores with a clock rate of up to 2.4 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores with up to 2 GHz work as the CPU. The MaliG57 GPU is responsible for the graphics output. Depending on the variant, there are also up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM.

 

6.5 inch display

The realme 7 5G’s display measures 6.5 inches and takes up 90.5 percent of the front of the device. The update rate is a high 120 Hz, which enables particularly smooth scrolling. Additional features include a 5,000 mAh battery that can be charged with up to 30 watts via a Dart Charge charger. In this way, the battery is 50 percent full again after just 26 minutes. Also on board are a fingerprint sensor and a selfie cam with 16 megapixels. On the back there is a quad camera with up to 48 megapixels and a 119 degree ultra wide-angle lens.

 

The realme 7 5G is scheduled to go on sale on November 27, 2020. However, it can already be pre-ordered now. According to realme, the recommended retail price for Europe is 399 euros. But if you buy the realme 7 5G between November 27th and 30th, you can benefit from the Black Friday Real Deals.

 

 

 

Siemens Presents Industrial 5G Router MUM856-1

Siemens has presented the first industrial 5G router that can be used to connect local industrial applications to the public 5G network. The Siemens 5G router is named Scalance MUM856-1.

Scalance MUM856-1 is coming in 2021

The new 5G router Scalance MUM856-1 should be available in spring 2021. Thanks to the new device, users can remotely access machines, controls and other industrial applications via the public 5G network. In this way, simple remote maintenance of these applications is possible. Here, users benefit from the well-known high data rates that 5G enables.

Sinema Remote Connect, a management platform for VPN connections, also enables customers to conveniently and securely access systems or machines remotely. This even works if they are also integrated in other networks.

Growing demand for remote access

Siemens is serving a booming market with the new 5G router. In industry, the demand for solutions for remote access to machines and systems is constantly increasing. In order to overcome the usually large distances between user and machine, the public cell phone network is used. Participants can even be located in other countries and service technicians can access machines to be serviced from anywhere via mobile radio.

 

5G will therefore play an important role for industry – not only for private campus networks. The public 5G networks are also important for remote access and remote maintenance solutions. Therefore, a rapid 5G expansion is essential important. The new cellular standard enables significantly faster transmission rates, as is possible with UMTS and LTE. This is especially true at the edges of radio cells and in rural areas, where lower speeds are achieved in favor of larger cells. If 5G is not available, the new Scalance MUM856-1 can also use 4G and thus ensure operation without a 5G network. In addition, the device also supports integration into private local 5G campus networks. Siemens is currently testing this application in its own automotive test center in a standalone 5G test network, where driverless transport systems are connected via 5G.

 

 

Huawei Mate 40 Series Flagship Phones Released

Huawei is now launching its new series 5G Smartphone of flagship mobiles, the Huawei Mate 40 series. Over the past eight years, Huawei has launched ten fantastic models in the Mate series and the new Huawei Mate 40 takes smart phones to a whole new level. Everything with the new Mate 40 series has been honed down to the smallest detail to deliver incomparable performance and user experience. The series simply delivers smart phones in a class of its own.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ are the first and only smart phones in the world with an integrated 5G system chip made with 5 nanometer technology. The mobiles are also the first 5G cell Phones with Ultra Vision Cine Camera systems that significantly improve the possibilities regarding images and film.

Every year, the Huawei Mate series brings together the most exciting technology on the market in a fantastic package. This is what defines the DNA of the Mate series. This year, the Kirin 9000 is the most powerful 5G integrated chipset on the market, which delivers a more powerful mobile performance than ever before. Ultra Vision Cine Camera makes it easy to film and shoot with outstanding results, while the iconic ring design makes the phone stand out from the crowd. The Huawei Mate 40 series is smarter than any previous 4G smart phone and thanks to the seamless connection in our 1 + 8 + N ecosystem and EMUI 11, it will pave the way for a new era of intelligent interaction, says Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group.

 

With its futuristic design, the new Mate 40 series clearly represents the next step in terms of both innovation and technology. The combination of iconic design and innovative technology in the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ is complemented by IP 68 dust and water resistance, virtual and physical volume controls and improved algorithms that can help prevent mistakes when the user presses incorrectly. In addition, the Huawei 88 ° Horizon Display provides a better visual experience.

The Huawei Mate 40 series’ devices are equipped with a dual front camera that is packed with different types of technology. From 3D Face Unlock, an ultra-wide-angle camera for selfies to a precision sensor for perceiving gestures.

 

The back of the Huawei 5G Smartphones is characterized by a developed version of the now iconic ring design where the cameras are framed by a metallic halo. Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro+ are available in black or Mystic Silver design with a surface consisting of frosted glass, micrometer gradient color coating and CNC metal coating, which together provide a dazzling effect reminiscent of stars.

Powerfully 5G equipped

Kirin 9000 5G SoC is the market’s most powerful chipset with integrated 5G. It is manufactured using the industry’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturing process, enabling Huawei to incorporate the 5G modem directly into the chipset (SoC) for a fully integrated solution. Kirin 9000 is fully equipped for the new 5G networks and can easily handle complex powerful tasks such as demanding mobile games and advanced photo editing.

 

Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ also deliver the ultimate 5G experience by leveraging Huawei’s own 5G technology and the results of the company’s global research and development in 5G. The patented 5G Super Uplink technology significantly increases 5G charging speed and bandwidth. It is complemented by Huawei Large File Transfers to facilitate extremely large file transfers at speeds that no other mobile can compete with. In addition, the Huawei Mate 40 series introduces LinkTurbo, which effectively combines 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, as well as 4G and 5G mobile connections to deliver stable and lightning fast connection with low latency.

Thanks to an integrated 24-core mali-G78, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Huawei Mate 40 Pro + have the most powerful graphics processor in a Huawei device ever. This provides advanced graphics performance, which can compete with a game console. This means that even the most dedicated gaming enthusiasts can explore complex online games without affecting performance. This is complemented by a fantastic audiovisual experience for games. The 90Hz monitor works in conjunction with a 240Hz touch sampling frequency for increased response and also provides haptic feedback that matches the visual experience. This comprehensive set of entertainment features is complemented by two stereo speakers to create a comprehensive surround sound.

The Huawei Mate 40 series has the battery technology needed to keep up with the requirements of 5G. The 4400 mAh battery supports 66W Huawei SuperCharge charging with cord, 50W wireless charging and wireless reverse charging.

 

 

A camera for creators

The Ultra Vision Cine camera in the new models has groundbreaking upgrades for the ultra-wide-angle lens, powerful HD main camera and impressive telephoto camera. In addition, XD Fusion HDR Video is introduced along with improved Steady Shot algorithms and distortion removal to provide the best image quality and stabilization.

When it comes to creating 4K movies, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ are second to none. The devices are the industry’s leading smart phones to support XD Fusion HDR Video at the hardware level. Other innovations include Tracking Shot, which uses real-time ultra-wide angle cropping and advanced algorithms to identify and track the subject in a shot. For professional-quality post-production, the Huawei Mate 40 Series offers the Story Creator feature, which provides six high-quality templates that automatically select shots including tilt, pan, and time delay, enabling truly professional movie effects. Background music, filters and effects can also be easily added.

Regarding sound, the Huawei Mate 40 series is equipped with Audio Focus and Audio Zoom as well as with high-quality audio recording from connected Bluetooth devices. With Audio Focus, users can isolate the audio being recorded, while Audio Zoom allows you to zoom in on an audio source to get better sound quality from longer distances. This means that every video – from concerts to conversations with friends – captures the moment perfectly.

All camera lenses on the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Huawei Mate 40 Pro + are fine-tuned to deliver the highest performance. Both models have an ultra-wide-angle camera that is as powerful as the main camera. The second-generation Ultra-Wide Cine camera lens now offers an even wider field of view, allowing users to capture beautiful expansive landscapes, while the main camera delivers true high-resolution images. Image quality has been further improved with Full Pixel Octa PD AutoFocus. The improved lens distortion correction is based on the face, body, arms and legs, making the ultra-wide-angle lens useful in even more scenarios than before. Huawei Mate 40 Pro has an optical telephoto camera with periscope design and support for 10x hybrid zoom and 50x digital zoom. Huawei Mate 40 Pro + takes this one step lower thanks to a dual telephoto camera that enables 20x hybrid zoom and 100x digital zoom.

Ultra Vision Selfie Camera on Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Huawei Mate 40 Pro + takes vlogs and selfies to new heights thanks to support for 4K recording and the ability to shoot in one of three available fields of view (FoV), ranging from close-up and personal to ultra-wide angle. Slow-Motion Selfie gives the front camera even more versatility by allowing users to add a dramatic feel when documenting their activities.

Prices and availability

Huawei Mate 40 Pro is now available for ordering in many countries. Deliveries will take place starting November 16. Available colors are black and silver.

 

Apple Released Four new 5G iPhone Models

Apple presented four new iPhone 12s at its keynote today. All the Apple new iPhones including the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max come with 5G support.

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini

The new iPhone 12 is equipped with a 6.1-inch XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2,532 x 1,170 pixels. Although the display diagonal is identical to the iPhone 11, the new iPhone 12 is 15 percent smaller, 11 percent thinner and 16 percent lighter than its predecessor. The screen of the more compact iPhone 12 mini measures 5.4 inches and has a resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels. What is new is the coating known as “Ceramic Shield”, which, according to Apple, should protect the device four times better in the event of a fall.

Inside is the new Apple A14 Bionic, the first 5G smartphone SoC with a 5 nm process. According to the manufacturer, it has a 50 percent faster processor that consists of two performance and four efficiency cores. The GPU is 50 percent faster and consists of four cores. The Neural Engine should work 80 percent faster. In addition, all iPhones 12 support the new 5G cellular standard.

 

Both the Apple 5G iPhone are equipped with a dual camera on the back, which consists of 12 megapixel wide-angle and 12 megapixel ultra-wide angle. Among other things, it offers improved Smart HDR and a night mode. Also new is a magnetic ring on the back called MagSafe, which holds a charger in place magnetically. The iPhone 12 starts at 900USD, the iPhone mini from 800USD. Pre-orders will be possible for the iPhone 12 from October 16, and for the iPhone 12 mini from November 6.

 

iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

The two new Pro models naturally offer all the essential features of the smaller models – and more. The iPhone 12 Pro also has a 6.1-inch display, the iPhone 12 Pro Max even one with a 6.7-inch diagonal. The special features are to be found mainly on the back, where Apple installs a triple camera. It consists of wide angle, ultra wide angle and telephoto camera (all with Deep Fusion). The iPhone 12 Pro Max also delivers even better pictures in the dark.

It starts with the iPhone 12 Pro with 128 GB from 1499USD on October 16. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is available for pre-order starting November 6th, starting at 1599USD.

ZTE Axon 20 5G- World’s first 5G Phone with a Camera under Display

ZTE presented a new 5G smartphone – Axon 20 5G this week, which is the world’s first under-display camera smartphone, delivering the industry’s first true full display. It’s equipped with a 6.92-inch 90Hz OLED display, and supports 10-bit color depth as well as 100% coverage of DCI-P3 color gamut, making the display performance reach the digital cinematic color standards. Moreover, the FHD+ resolution and OLED materials have made the display color clearer and more beautiful. By virtue of a length-width ratio of 20.5:9 and the DTS:X Ultra 3D sound, the device can deliver a cinematic experience.

The new ZTE 5G Smartphone is based on Snapdragon 765G with 6/8 GB RAM, 128/256 GB memory, 4220 mAh, Quad main camera and 32 MP front camera.

But precisely the last point is the highlight of the ZTE Axon 20, because it is the first smartphone that not only has the fingerprint sensor under the display, but also the front camera. So there is no notch and no hole.

ZTE Axon 20 5G features a 64MP super HD main camera that supports 4K high-resolution video at 60fps, super night scenes, video beauty and real-time HDR video in multiple lighting conditions. In addition, the main and wide-angle lenses support image stabilization, which helps shoot videos of higher quality.

 

With the thickness of only 7.98mm, and the ultra-thin design of double shoulder lines, ZTE Axon 20 5G has inherited the sleek style of ZTE Axon Series.

 

The 3D curved glass on the back contains ten layers of structural stacks, which have been carefully crafted with 36 different processes to create a unique and gorgeous texture. The Axon 20 5G comes in four vivid colors, including blue, black, purple and orange.

 

In addition, ZTE has collaborated with the well-recognized UK illustrator Sam Falconer to create an exclusive package for ZTE Axon 20 5G. The design aims to encourage young people to explore more possibilities of the current technologies, by artistically representing the great contributions made by four well-known scientists to mankind.

 

ZTE Axon 20 5G features the upgraded antenna technology to ensure an ultra-fast 5G experience anytime and anywhere. ZTE’s Super Antenna 2.0 is a cutting-edge PDS antenna with a 360-degree surround integrated design and intelligent closed-loop tuning technology, which can improve network connection stability and download speed.

In addition, the latest MiFavor 10.5 UI system supports movie-level screen optimization and smart screen projection while the large 4,220mAh battery can support 30W Quick Charge and a 5G power saving mode that improves battery life by 35%.

 

So far, the new mid-range smartphone from ZTE, whose price should cost less than 500 euros, has only been presented for China. If you like this phone, you may buy from some oversea online stores. Below are the specifications of ZTE Axon 20 5G cell phone for reference:

 

Network 5G: n41/38/78/77/28/1/3/7

FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/26/28

TDD: B34/38/39/40/41

UMTS: B1/2/4/5/8

GSM: B2/3/5/8

4*4MIMO

LTE: B1/3/7
Processor Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 765G
Storage 6/8GB RAM + 128/256 GB ROM
OS Android Q
Display 6.92’’ FHD+(2460×1080), OLED
Camera Rear: 64MP + 8MP(120 degree wide angle) + 2MP(depth) + 2MP(macro)

Front: 32MP
Battery 4220mAh(typical), Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 4+, 30W
Interface USB Type-C, nano + nano/micro SD(up to 2TB)
Size & Weight 172.1*77.9*7.98mm

198g(approx.)
Features Under-display Camera, Under-display Fingerprint, Under-display Sound

GPS/A-GPS/BeiDou/GLONASS,

802.11a/b/g/n/ac, BT 5.1, Hi-Fi, NFC

Accelerometer, Proximity & Ambient, Compass, Gyroscope