4G was deployed years ago in most of the world and it is now recognized as the fastest most diffused cellular network. However, there is a lot of confusion surrounding it. And some people still don’t realize its importance.
What is 4g? Is it better than 3G? Is Oppo A16 4G capable? That’s what we are going to talk about in this article, besides everything related to Oppo A16 4G technology.
Does Oppo A16 have 4G?
The answer is yes. Oppo A16 is able to use 4G cellular technology.
How do you tell whether the Oppo A16 is 4G capable or not?
It’s not rocket science to figure out whether your phone is 4G capable, but it’s still vital to know how to do it. Because you don’t want to be left over with a phone lacking an essential technology nowadays.
You can check the information directly by googling the phone name or model number, and checking on the official website of the manufacturer or any other reliable site. If you are a classic person, you can check the manual or the device package.
Another easy way is checking the signal bar while the cellular data is on, if the Oppo A16 4G data is on, then you will notice a 4G or LTE symbol there. If it’s not present then you have to consider another way.
Another way is to check the settings: open your settings and fetch network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone is 4G capable you will find 4G option or LTE. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone isn’t 4G enabled.
How to switch to 4G on Oppo A16?
If you want to enable your Oppo A16 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might vary slightly from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, choose Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, tap Settings.
3- Choose “SIM card & mobile data” or “Dual SIM & Cellular Data”.
4- Select the sim card you want to manage (the one used for data if your device is dual sim).
5- Select Preferred network type.
6- Choose 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you want to switch off 4G then choose a lower network type (3G for example) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Introduction to 4G technology on Oppo A16
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+.
What are the advantages of 4G on Oppo A16?
4G is a developed technology that drove a lot of possibilities for users. It has much more speed than 3G technology, while the average speed of 3G is 3Mbit/s, 4G has an average of 10 Mbit/s.
Another advantage is the low latency. Although the difference in Latency is tiny, 4G latency made HD web streaming attainable, and a much more developed video games experience.
4G has also clearer voice calls, thanks to the VoLTE standard. It also enables you to browse the internet while making voice calls. All of these advantages are within your reach with Oppo A16 4G technology.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are supported on your Oppo A16?
Before talking about 4G bands, you should know what is a frequency. Frequency is the repetition of an event, it is quantified in radio communication by hertz (Hz).
Since radio waves are exploited for several reasons besides 4G (radio broadcasting and satellite communication as examples), it is necessary to identify which frequencies must be used for what reason. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU allocated each range of frequencies (called bands) to specific uses.
What you should consider as a user of Oppo A16, is whether it supports the bands offered in your area by your local mobile operator or not. The Oppo A16 4G enabled bands are :
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41;.