Last year, Samsung launched one of the foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip 4G. This week, Samsung presented the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, a revised and improved version that now also supports the new 5G mobile communications standard.
5G and better SoC
Samsung has given the Galaxy Z Flip a makeover. The new Galaxy Z Flip 5G offers some innovations. The most important thing from our point of view is that the foldable now also supports 5G. The version from last year could only broadcast with LTE as the highest standard.
There are other innovations in the Samsung 5G phone, such as the display can be folded up to half its size. While the Snapdragon 855 Plus was still working on the previous model, it is now the new Snapdragon 865 Plus with 5G. This makes the device around 25 percent faster than before. The memory configuration, which contains 8 GB RAM and 256 GB flash memory, has remained identical.
New colors
Everything remains the same with the display. This still measures 6.7 inches, uses AMOLED technology and displays content with a resolution of 2,636 x 1,080 pixels. Nothing has changed in the camera equipment either. The selfie cam in the front continues to dissolve with 10 megapixels. A wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle camera with 12 megapixels each is installed on the back. The battery is still 3,300 mAh.
What is new, however, is a color that Samsung has also added to the upcoming Galaxy Note20 models and other approaching smartphones: Mystic Bronze. This distinguishes the otherwise optically identical device from the 5G-less version. The color Mystic Gray is also new. The enormously high price has remained the same. The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G will go on sale on August 7th and will cost much more than current normal 5G phones without a contract.
Currently, there are many foldable phones in the market such as Samsung Galaxy Fold, Royole FlexPai, Huawei Mate X and Huawei Mate Xs. They are all the top level smartphones and the prices are high than many compact 5G phones. However, they are in different design, if you are interested in the foldable phone, you may check the details about the fold design and then decide.
The first generation Huawei 5G Router – Huawei 5G CPE Pro was already available in the market for long time. Recently, Huawei provides the upgraded version huawei 5G CPE Pro 2(Model Number: H122-373). In some countries, Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 is introduced for the network provider’s product range, such as Vodafone Gigacube 5G. Then you may ask, what is upgraded in the new version of Huawei 5G WiFi Router? Below are the specifications of Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 for you reference:
Huawei 5G CPE PRO 2 Specs and Features |
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| Manufacturer and Model Number | Huawei CPE 5G Pro 2 (H122-373) |
| Supported radio standards | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 5G support | Non standalone(NSA) & Stand alone(SA) |
| Built-in chipset | Huawei Balong B5000 |
| Maximum 5G data rate | 2.6 Gbps; 200 Mbit/s upload |
| Supported 5G frequencies | n38, n40, n41, n77, n78 and n79 (TDD) n1, n3 and n28 (FDD) |
| Supported LTE frequencies | b1, b3, b5, b7, b8, b20, b28, b32 and b34 (TDD) as well as b38, b39, b40, b41, b42 and b43 (FDD) |
| External antenna can be connected | NO |
Network properties (LAN & WiFi) |
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| Masters the WLAN standards | Wi-Fi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO |
| Max. Wifi gross data rate | unknown |
| Supports WiFi bands | 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Gigabit LAN | yes, 2 ports |
| WAN port | Yes |
Telephone |
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| Telephone function | No |
Others |
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| IPv6 support and IPV6 dual stack | Yes / Yes |
| Power consumption approx. | unknown |
| USB ports available | No |
| Dimension | 94 x 94 x 178 mm |
Further File download |
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| Download manual (PDF) | not yet available |
| Available at | WWW.4GLTEMALL.COM |
Comparing with the Huawei 5G CPE Pro, the 5G CPE Pro 2 has smaller dimensions but better specifications. They are both based on Balong 5000 chipset, but Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports WiFi 6 and provides double of peak download speeds than that of Huawei 5G CPE PRO. In addition, Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports more 5G & 4G network frequency bands:
Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports:
* 5G Band: n1/n3/n5/n/7/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n79/n80/n84
* 4G Band: B1/3/5/7/8/20/28/32/34/38/39/40/41/42/43
Huawei 5G CPE Pro supports:
* 5G Band: n41/n77/n78/n79
* 4G Band: B1/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/28/32/34/38/39/40/41/42/43
Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports latest WiFi 6 standard. The device thus transmits with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, supports the two common frequencies 2.4 and 5 GHz and 2 × 2 MIMO. According to Huawei, the WiFi peak download speed can reach 2976 Mbps. The theoretical download peak speed can reach 2402Mbps on 5GHz and 574Mbps on 2.4GHz.
Like the predecessor Huawei 5G CPE Pro, two LAN ports (RJ45) with gigabit speed are available for wired connections. One of them is also a WAN port. There is also an RJ11 telephone connection on the back. And there is a USB port. However, the connectors for external antennas are missing in the Huawei 5G CPE router.
As a stationary router to use at home or in a office, there is no integrated battery in the 5G WiFi router. The Huawei 5G CPE PRO 2 is therefore dependent on a nearby socket to get continuous power supply. The dimensions of 94 x 94 x 178 mm cannot be distinguished optically from its predecessor. If you need a router with antenna connector, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro now is in good price. If you need better performance in a good signal area, Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 is good to consider.
Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro with model number B535-232 has also been available in many coutries since early 2020. The device is a 4G wireless router of the middle class and available for just under 200USD without a contract. It’s design for indoor use with reliable performance for home networking. Below are the details specifications of Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro B535:
Huawei B535 4G Router 3 Pro Specs and Features |
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| Manufacturer and Model Number | Huawei B535 4G Router 3 Pro |
| Chipset: | Balong chip |
| LTE category: | LTE Cat7 |
| Download rate to: | 300 Mbit/s |
| Upload rate to: | 100 Mbit/s |
| Supported LTE bands: | B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28 |
| Backward compatible with | 3G |
| Support from LTE-Advanced | Yes |
| MIMO support: | not specified |
| Connection for external antenna: | yes, 2 SMA connectors(Buy Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro external antenna) |
Network | LAN & WLAN |
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| LAN ports: | yes, 3 ports |
| WLAN standards: | 802.11ac/a/n, 2 x 2 & 802.11b/g/n 2 x 2, MIMO |
| 5 GHz WiFi support: | Yes |
| Encryption: | Yes |
| WLAN hotspot function: | yes, up to 64 devices |
Others |
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| Battery pack: | No |
| Dimension: | 219 x 138 x 25.6 mm |
| USB: | No |
| Memory card expansion: | No |
| Release: | Early 2020 |
| Price: | $ 199.00 (unlocked and without contract) |
| available at: | www.4gltemall.com |
Information material |
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| User Guide: | N/A |
| Datasheet | N/A |
The "Huawei B535 4G Router 3 Pro" contains the Huawei balong chip, an LTE CAT 7 modem. It supports downloads with up to 300 Mbit/s and uploads with a maximum of 100 Mbit/s. However, these are of course only theoretical values and in practice are usually significantly lower depending on the network environment. The Huawei LTE Router supports almost all LTE frequencies represented in Asia and Europe. Bands B1, B3, B7, B8, B20 and B28 are specified by the manufacturer. Unfortunately there is no information about carrier aggregation combinations.
If no LTE network is available, the Huawei B535 Router alternatively switches to 3G/UMTS network. Here it is on the bands B1 and B8. Older standards such as GSM or 2G are not available as an alternative. Since the LTE network is already very well developed for most network operators worldwide, this should not be necessary either. The prerequisite is an inserted SIM card in micro format in the existing card slot.
To improve reception, the Huawei B535 WiFi router can be equipped with an external cellular antenna. Two connections are available for this. There is also a WAN/LAN port on the back as well as three additional Gigabit LAN connections. Various LEDs are lined up on the front to tell various connection status information, such as 4G, WLAN, LAN, signal strength and power.
Up to 64 devices can be connected wirelessly to the Huawei B535 4G Router 3 Pro via the B535's WLAN network. The device transmits on the common frequencies 2.4 and 5 GHz, but does not support the new WLAN ax / Wifi 6. There are 802.11ac/a/n 2 x 2 and 802.11b/g/n 2 x 2 MIMO. The maximum wireless transmission rate via the dual-band WLAN antenna is 1,167 Mbit/s.
In addition to the LTE router itself, the package content also includes the mandatory power supply unit and a stand to place the device. The power supply plug port is also on the back of the LTE router. The device does not offer an integrated battery, so there must always be an electrical outlet nearby.
The 219 x 138 x 25.6 mm large and approximately 325 g heavy LTE router, is primarily intended for home use. Installation is easy and takes place via the compatible Huawei SmartHome app. A multilingual quick start guide is also included for commissioning and clarifying questions. Among other things, support for password-free access to HiLink devices, changing WLAN names and much more is possible via HiLink Smart Home. Other features include SMS service, firewall, PIN protection, MAC address filtering, Wi-Fi encryption, VPN tunnel and VPN penetration, IP penetration, IPv6 and IPv6 / IPv4 dual stack, multi-APN, WeBUI, Administrator maintenance, HOTA and more. However, there is no telephone function.
Actually, similar to B535 4G Router 3 Pro, Huawei had presented many similar 4G LTE WiFi Router to the market, such as Huawei B612, Huawei B525 and Huawei E5186 etc… They had different appearance and design, but functions are very similar. They are good for home or office networking. If you are interested in Huawei 4G Router, you may select one from them.
The network specialist Zyxel released three new 5G routers for indoor and outdoor use. The model NR5101 is designed as a classic indoor 5G router, the model NR7101 is intended for outdoor use and the Zyxel N2101 is a 5G Pocket WiFi router. All the devices are compatible with several 5G frequency bands and also support 4G/LTE networks as fallback.
Zyxel NR5101 indoor 5G router
If you are looking for a 5G router for stationary use in the building, you should take a closer look at the NR5101 from Zyxel. The device offers support for all important 5G frequency bands and can also use LTE in the gigabit range. In 5G operation, data rates of up to 2.34 GBit/s can be achieved in the download, up to 1.2 GBit/s are possible in the uplink.
The Zyxel NR5101 has two RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connections and 6 integrated antennas for mobile radio. WLAN is of course also supported; users can use the latest WiFi 6 standard with up to 1.8 GBit/s. Below are the general Specifications of Zyxel NR5101 5G router:
* FWA solutions for 4G & 5G mobile networks
* Supports 5G Non-Standalone & Standalone mode
* 5G DL 2.34 Gbps UL 1.2 Gbps
* DL 4x4 MIMO, 5G NR and LTE
* Built-in 6 high-efficiency 4G/5G antennas
* WiFi 6, AX1800 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band concurrent
* Two RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
* Bridge and router modes, IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack
* Remote management through TR-069 and SSH
* Micro/3FF SIM card slot with eUICC/eSIM reserved
Like the competitor model Huawei 5G CPE Win, Zyxel NR7101 router is equipped with an outdoor unit, which has IP67 protection against water. If no reception is possible in the house, the Zyxel NR7101 can be installed outdoors and thus ensure reliable Internet access even in poorly connected regions. The outdoor router can reach speeds of up to 2.3 Gbps over 5G. The 5G bands n1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28 in the FDD mode and the bands n41, n77, n78 and n79 in the TDD mode are supported.
The NR7101 router also supports LTE and 3G. In LTE mode, even 5CA is supported in the downlink and 2CA in the uplink, and the device can also use 4 × 4 MIMO. Details can be found
The Zyxel 5G router only offers a WLAN function for administration, which also makes sense in view of the outdoor installation. The signal is transported via RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, so that a separate WLAN router can then be installed in the building. Power is also supplied via RJ45 Ethernet (Power over Ethernet, PoE). Below are the general Specifications of Zyxel NR7101 5G router:
* FWA solutions for 4G & 5G mobile networks
* Supports 5G Non-Standalone & Standalone mode
* Support 5G frequency bands：n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n41/n77/n78/n79
* Support 4G frequency bands: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48
* Support 3G frequency bands: B1/2/3/5/8
* DL CA:
- DL 2xCA: intra-band and inter-band
- DL 3xCA: intra-band and inter-band
- DL 4xCA: intra-band and inter-band
- DL 5xCA: intra-band and inter-band within 4 bands
* UL CA: UL 2xCA: intra-band contiguous
* DL 4x4 MIMO: B1/3/7/38/40/41/42/43
* DL 256-QAM: Yes
* UL 64-QAM: Yes
* MIMO (UL/DL): 1x4
* WiFi AP: 802.11ax 2x2
* 5G DL 2.34 Gbps UL 1.2 Gbps
* DL 4x4 MIMO, 5G NR and LTE
* Built-in 6 high-gain 4G/5G antennas of up to 9 dBi per element
* Standard 802.3af Gigabit PoE LAN port
* Hardened IP67-certified enclosure with industrial-grade components
* Micro/3FF SIM card slot with eUICC/eSIM reserved
* Bridge and router modes, IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack
* Remote management through TR-069 and SSH
Besides the NR7101 and NR5101 Router, Zyxel also presented a 5G mobile WiFi router and the model is NR2101. It also supports the latest 5G technology, supporting many 5G frequency bands with 4G LTE networks backward compatible. NR2101 5G Router supports WiFi 6 with dual-band WLAN.
As a 5G pocket WiFi router, the Zyxel NR2101 has a removable battery of 5300mAh, which can provide working time up to 10 hours. In addition, one RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port is available in this device, which is missing in the competitor model Huawei 5G mobile WiFi. Below are the general Specifications of Zyxel NR7101 5G router:
* FWA solutions for 4G & 5G mobile networks
* Supports 5G Non-Standalone & Standalone mode
* Support 5G frequency bands：n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n41/n77/n78/n79
* Support 4G frequency bands: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48
* Support 3G frequency bands: B1/2/3/5/8
* DL CA:
- DL 2xCA: intra-band and inter-band
- DL 3xCA: intra-band and inter-band
- DL 4xCA: intra-band and inter-band
- DL 5xCA: intra-band and inter-band within 4 bands
* UL CA: UL 2xCA: intra-band contiguous
* DL 4x4 MIMO: B1/3/7/38/40/41/42/43
* DL 256-QAM: Yes
* UL 64-QAM: Yes
* MIMO (UL/DL): 1x4
* WiFi AP: 802.11ax 2x2
* 5G DL 2.34 Gbps UL 1.2 Gbps
* DL 4x4 MIMO, 5G NR and LTE
* Built-in 6 high-efficiency 4G/5G antennas
* WiFi 6, AX1800 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band concurrent
* One RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
* Power: USB 5V
* 5300 mAh removable battery provides up to 10 hours working time
* 2.4” touch screen
* Nano/4FF SIM card slot with eUICC/eSIM reserved
It is not yet clear when the three new Zyxel 5G routers will be available in the market. And we also don’t know the Zyxel 5G router prices. We will update the info once there is news here.
The OPPO Mobile Telecommunications from China's Guangdong has announced a new NR/LTE terminal "OPPO 5G CPE Omni". It is a stationary wireless LAN router called the customer premises equipment (CPE) that supports the NR method of the 5th generation mobile communication system (5G).
This is the first 5G CPE for Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications. The CPU is equipped with Arm Cortex-A53 and the operating frequency is 2.2GHz. The communication modem is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System. There are two color variations, Classic White and Mystic Blue.
The new 5G CPE device offering speeds of up to 7.5 Gbps. The Oppo 5G CPE Omni supports millimeter wave and sub-6 GHz dual network frequency bands as well as 5G connections via the company’s “O-Motion 360-degree” antenna solution. The 5G millimeter wave antenna can rotate +/-180 degrees and achieve loss-free and anti-locking during operations, said Oppo, adding that it also supports 2X MIMO and is backed by the “O-Reserve” 4X MIMO antenna in the sub-6GHz frequency.
As the most advanced 5G CPE device in the industry, the OPPO 5G CPE Omni not only supports millimeter wave and sub-6 GHz dual network frequency bands, but also offers users an amazing 5G connection experience powered by the firm’s proprietary O-Motion 360° 5G antenna solution.
Users expect high speed, stable connectivity and blind angle free signal reception from CPE products. As the most advanced 5G CPE device in the industry, the OPPO 5G CPE Omni not only supports millimeter wave and sub-6 GHz dual network frequency bands, but also offers users an amazing 5G connection experience powered by the firm’s proprietary O-Motion 360° 5G antenna solution.
In terms of connectivity, OPPO 5G CPE Omni supports the most advanced Wi-Fi 6 protocols and can connect up to 1,024 devices simultaneously thanks to the integration of the Qualcomm IPQ8074A Wi-Fi chip. In the 5GHz channel, it supports up to 80MHz 8×8 MIMO. In the Dual Band Dual Concurrent (DBDC) mode, the theoretical peak transmission rate between Omni and other devices can reach up to 6Gbps. Omni also supports Mesh Network, Bluetooth low energy protocol (BLE 4.1) and ZigBee 3.0, enabling the expansion into multiple business scenarios in the future.
Omni is also the world’s first 5G CPE to support the MPTCP (MultiPath TCP) protocol. When the 5G cellular network and wired network are working concurrently and one of them fails, the MPTCP protocol algorithm will transfer the device from the failed network to the other function, ensuring seamless network switching and avoidance of data transmission interruption due to intermittent network failures. In addition, due to the use of the MPTCP protocol algorithm, Omni also supports dual frequency Wi-Fi rate overlapping of 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels, providing a higher and more stable Wi-Fi experience for devices.
The OPPO 5G CPE Omni launch is set to accelerate the rollout of the 5G network globally, offering users an unprecedented 5G experience. Oppo didn’t reveal any availability or price details for this new 5G CPE, but we suppose it will be available in coming two months.