Wireless mobile technologies have developed enormously; one of the main developments is the development of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve absolutely encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Google Pixel 3 4G capable? We will answer these and other questions related to Google Pixel 3 4G technology in the following article.
is the Google Pixel 34G-eligible phone?
Yes. 4G is one of Google Pixel 3 embedded attributes.
How can I know whether Google Pixel 3 supports 4G or not?
The safest option to check the availability of 4G network in any phone, is to check the official website, or the official packaging.
Another reliable option is turning on mobile data, and checking whether the phone connects to a 4G network or not, you’ll know that simply by the emergence of a 4G or LTE sign in the indication bar.
Another way is to check the settings: Go to your settings and look for network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone supports 4G you will find a 4G or an LTE option. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone doesn’t support the standard.
How to switch to 4G on Google Pixel 3?
If you intend to turn on your Google Pixel 3 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might change a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, tap Apps.
2- Select Settings.
3- Tap Network & internet.
4- Tap on Mobile network.
5- Select Advanced.
6- Select Preferred network type.
7- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you prefer to turn off 4G then choose an inferior network type (e.g. 3G).
Get to know what 4G is on Google Pixel 3
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the entity that defined 4G in the first place, 4G is the fourth generation of wireless technologies. It comes just after 3G and preceding 5G.
4G has very high internet uploading/downloading speeds, ten times more than 3G, Which is enormous. It also has 50ms latency, much less than 3G.
4G is not just one technology, but a set of technologies compatible with ITU specifications. It includes LTE, LTE+, and HSPA+.
Advantages of 4G on Google Pixel 3
4G has all the attributes of 3G at more speed. It allows download speeds of around 14 Mbps up to speeds as high as 150 Mbps, five times more than 3G. And it provides more than ten times the uploading data speeds of 3G, ranging from 8Mbps up to 50 Mbps.
Low latency is another feature, it ranges from 60ms to 98 ms, Even though it’s only a few milliseconds lower than 3G, it is very essential for some use cases such as video conferencing or online gaming, and other live interactions.
The development of VoLTE standard added another advantage to 4g network which is the ability to make phone calls and browse the internet concurrently, with even improved voice quality. All of these advantages are within your reach with Google Pixel 3 4G technology.
Get to know 4G bands in the Google Pixel 3
A 4G band is an interval of frequencies used by wireless service providers. Why this matters to you? It matters because each phone carrier uses distinct bands corresponding to the area. And not all phones support all 4G bands, so you should make sure your Google Pixel 3 supports the bands provided in your area.
It’s hard to unite the bands at the international level, because each government uses different bands for different radio transactions aside from 4g (such as aeronautics and radio broadcasts). Despite this, the ITU sectioned the world into 3 regions and bands for each region.
The Google Pixel 34G-supported bands are:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 66, 71;.