Chinese telecommunications companies have made a significant leap from 5G to 6G by introducing the cutting-edge 5.5G (5G-A) technology, promising much higher speeds on mobile networks. Xiaomi 14 Ultra has become one of the first smartphones in China to offer the commercial availability of 5.5G capability, reflecting this technological advancement.
Advancement to 5.5G Technology
Several Chinese smartphone manufacturers, in partnership with China Telecom, have embraced the 5.5G technology. Devices like the vivo X100 Pro and OPPO Find X7 series are expected to incorporate the 5.5G (5G-A) feature by April 2024, ushering in a new era of connectivity.
Speed Milestone with Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Tests conducted by China Mobile have demonstrated that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra can achieve remarkable speeds of up to 5132 Mbps, showcasing the immense potential of 5.5G technology. This advancement not only enhances speed but also improves latency, connection scalability, and energy efficiency, leading to a substantial tenfold increase in network capacity.
Future Prospects of 5.5G
The 5 Gbps mobile network speed offered by Xiaomi 14 Ultra is just the beginning of what 5.5G (5G-A) technology can deliver. Anticipated benefits include millisecond-level latency, along with impressive downlink speeds of 10 Gigabit and uplink speeds of 1 Gigabit. Although the deployment of 5.5G technology is currently limited to specific cities in China and select phone models, it indicates a promising future despite the gradual transition to 6G networks.
