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Quectel RG155UC-CN 5G RedCap Module Launched at MWC Shanghai 2026

On June 26, during MWC Shanghai 2026, Quectel officially unveiled its brand-new 5G RedCap module, the RG155UC-CN. Built on the domestic UNISOC V527 platform, this module achieves an optimal balance between performance and cost through precise architectural streamlining.

As a benchmark module deeply customized for RedCap scenarios, the Quectel RG155UC-CN truly delivers “lightweight 5G with hardcore performance.” Boasting three core advantages—an ultra-compact footprint, ultra-low power consumption, and a rich array of interfaces—it comprehensively resolves industry pain points associated with traditional 5G modules, such as oversized dimensions, high power draw, and limited scenario adaptability. It provides a highly cost-effective and efficient new solution for the large-scale deployment of 5G across a vast array of lightweight terminals, including industrial IoT, smart wearables, portable data collectors, and smart security devices, propelling 5G RedCap into a new era of accessible commercialization.

Ultra-Compact and Thin Form Factor: Unleashing Unlimited Design Freedom for Terminals

Quectel RG155UC-CN features a next-generation, highly integrated precision packaging process with dimensions of just 21.9 × 22.9 × 2.0 mm. Compared to traditional 5G modules of similar specifications, it achieves a leap in size optimization: overall volume is reduced by 46%, and thickness is decreased by 17%. This ultra-thin, compact form factor significantly lowers the structural design threshold for end devices.

For space-constrained products like handheld data collectors, compact industrial sensors, and portable smart devices, this is more than just a numerical “slimming.” The smaller footprint allows designers to reserve more space for structural components, batteries, and functional modules. It simplifies the tooling design of the entire device, drastically reduces hardware retrofitting costs, and shortens the R&D cycle for customers.

Deep Low-Power Architecture Optimization: Over 20% Boost in Device Battery Life

Leveraging the native lightweight characteristics of RedCap technology, the RG155UC-CN has undergone full-link power consumption tuning. It is equipped with a multi-level eDRX intelligent power-saving mechanism that dynamically adapts to various operating modes, including device sleep, scheduled reporting, and always-on connectivity.

Field test data shows that, compared to standard Quectel 5G modules, the RG155UC-CN significantly optimizes overall power consumption, directly extending terminal battery life by over 20%. For battery-powered IoT devices operating in off-grid environments without external power (such as power grid monitoring, environmental data collection, and portable testing terminals), this effectively prolongs maintenance cycles, reduces the frequency of manual battery replacements, and substantially lowers long-term O&M costs.

Fully Compatible Interface Design: One-Stop Coverage for Diverse Scenarios

The Quectel RG155UC-CN comes fully equipped with mainstream industry-standard hardware interfaces, eliminating the need for extra adapters and meeting the development needs of most lightweight IoT terminals. It integrates a comprehensive suite of interfaces, including (U)SIM, UART, USB 2.0, SDIO 3.0, RGMII, I2C, SPI, PCM, and ADC, supporting diverse functions such as data transmission, Ethernet networking, peripheral control, and analog signal acquisition.

Quectel Launches New 5G Modules at MWC2026

On March 5th, during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Quectel, a global supplier of IoT total solutions, in collaboration with UNISOC, unveiled a new series of 5G modules based on UNISOC’s three major platforms: the 5G eMBB V620, V610, and the 5G RedCap V527. This new product matrix, characterized by high-end performance, compact design, and lightweight features, marks a new journey towards the large-scale application of the 5G Internet of Things.

Flagship Performance, Redefining the 5G Experience

The RG620UA/RM520UA series 5G modules, built on the UNISOC V620 platform, deliver robust 5G data rates, a quad-core A55 processor, rich Ethernet configurations, and Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. Simultaneously, they continue to optimize and innovate in areas such as ENDC combinations, RAM+ROM solutions, and adaptation for QuecOpen and OpenWRT/PrplOS. This precisely meets the urgent market demand for high-performance, highly flexible terminals in the 5G FWA sector.

Extreme Compactness, Unlocking New Possibilities for Portability

Targeting space-constrained scenarios like global portable terminals and power IoT applications, Quectel has launched the compact 5G modules RG258UB-GL/RG258UB-CN based on the UNISOC V610 platform. This series employs a highly integrated packaging process, reducing the volume by approximately one-third compared to traditional 5G LGA modules. This frees up more design flexibility for devices like portable mobile hotspots (MHS) and compact power terminals. They also deliver robust performance, fully supporting 5G SA/NSA dual modes and global full network compatibility, with an optimized RF solution to ensure signal stability. By selecting core domestic components, they effectively mitigate supply chain risks while achieving a better balance between performance and cost, helping customers quickly respond to the growing demand for consumer electronics and IoT portable devices in global markets.

Lightweight and Slim, Accelerating the Popularization of 5G

Based on UNISOC’s new generation high-performance 5G RedCap IoT communication chip, the V527, Quectel has introduced the RG155UC-CN lightweight module targeting the IoT market where cost and performance are both critical. This module features an ultra-small, ultra-thin design, reducing volume by 46% and thickness by 17% compared to traditional packaging. It supports a rich software ecosystem, significantly lowering the barrier to upgrading lightweight 5G terminals, and is widely adaptable to consumer and industrial terminals such as smart wearables, tablets, and industrial sensors.

Furthermore, the UniHALO solution, developed by Quectel based on UNISOC’s full range of 5G IoT platforms, has now been successfully adapted to the OpenWRT 24.10 version. This solution aims to provide developers with a more stable and efficient software development environment by simplifying the design process, improving system performance, and effectively reducing DDR and Flash resource overhead. It fully leverages hardware potential, further lowering the development threshold for 5G terminals.

Anchored by Customer Value, Building a Global Digital Future Together

Currently, Quectel 5G modules based on the three UNISOC platforms are widely deployed across various fields including smart industry, smart grid, smart logistics, and consumer electronics. The entire product series adopts low-power design, helping to improve terminal battery life by over 20%, deeply aligning with the “Dual Carbon” goals. The V527 and V610 platforms, with their high cost-performance ratio, lower the barrier to 5G access, injecting momentum into the digital development of emerging markets. The V620 platform, with its outstanding performance, provides a high-speed, low-latency network experience that is truly both “affordable and high-quality.”