Wireless mobile technologies have advanced enormously, One of the main developments is the emergence of 4G technology. It’s a term that you’ve certainly faced in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Oppo A8 4G capable? We are going to answer these and other questions related to Oppo A8 4G technology in the following article.
Does Oppo A8 have 4G?
Yes. The Oppo A8 is 4G capable
Definition of 4G on Oppo A8
4G describes mobile network technology. It was introduced by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and used by wireless carriers. To call a system 4G it should meet some standards.
The ‘G’ in 4G stands for generation, and 4 means the fourth one, just after 3G and preceding 5G. 4G networks must provide internet speeds much better than 3G, they also provide low latency, which is principal for some uses such as gaming services.
The most common protocols determined by ITU as a 4G are HSPA+ and LTE. Oppo A8 4G and 4G in most phones today use one or both of them, which makes 4G the fastest most deployed mobile network.
Advantages of 4G on Oppo A8
4G was established to deliver a more reliable internet connection on phones, and that’s exactly what it did. 4G technology provides much higher downloading and uploading speeds than 3G.
The average 3G speed is around 1.5 to 9 Mbit/s, while the average 4G internet speed ranges between 15 to 90 Mbit/s, it can achieve as high as 900 Mbit/s.
Another important criterion of 4G, is its low latency. We can simplify latency and say it’s the time needed to transfer data or the delay between the action and the actual execution. Low latency means a better user experience. 4G has 100% better latency than 3G. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the help of the VoLTE standard, 4G now offers better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the ability to browse the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G augmented the use of Oppo A8 4G technology, to include better video conferencing, online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
How can I know whether the Oppo A8 is able to use 4G or not?
It’s not rocket science to find out whether your device is 4G capable, but it’s still necessary to know how to do it. Because you don’t want to be left over with a device lacking an essential technology nowadays.
You can check the information directly by googling the phone name or model number, and check on the official site of the manufacturer or any other reliable site. If you are a classic person, you can check the user guide or the device box.
Another easy method is checking the status bar while the cellular data is on, if the Oppo A8 4G data is on, then you will notice a 4G or LTE sign there. If it’s not present then you should consider another method.
Another way is to check the settings: Go to your settings and find network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone has 4G you will find 4G option or LTE. If you don’t see 4G or LTE, then your smartphone isn’t 4G capable.
How to switch to 4G on Oppo A8?
If you want to switch on your Oppo A8 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, choose Settings.
3- Tap “SIM card & mobile data” or “Dual SIM & Cellular Network”.
4- Choose the sim card you want to manage (the one used for data if your device is dual sim).
5- Tap Preferred network type.
6- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you would like to turn off 4G then choose a lower network type (such as 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are supported on your Oppo A8?
Before talking about 4G bands, you should find out what is a frequency. Frequency is the repetition of an event, it is measured in radio communication by hertz (Hz).
Since radio waves are utilized for multiple reasons besides 4G (radio broadcasting and Aeronautics as examples), it is important to determine which frequencies must be used for what use. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU designated each range of frequencies (called bands) to specific uses.
What you should consider as a user of Oppo A8, is whether it supports the bands offered in your area by your local mobile provider or not. The Oppo A8 4G supported bands are :
1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41;.