Mobile technologies have upgraded enormously, One of the main developments is the development of 4G technology. It’s a term that you’ve definitely encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Oppo Reno2 Z 4G capable? We are going to answer these and other questions related to Oppo Reno2 Z 4G technology in the following article.
Does Oppo Reno2 Z have 4G?
Yes. The Oppo Reno2 Z has all the conditions to connect to 4G networks.
How do you tell whether the Oppo Reno2 Z is 4G enabled or not?
Before buying your device you want to make sure that it supports 4G. you have so many options to do it, we will list some of them here. The most obvious option is to check the specifications on the manual or in the phone’s package.
If you don’t have them or you are still lying at home trying to find the perfect device for you, you can do the same on the internet using the device name or model number.
If you desire to check your current phone, just turn on the cellular data, if the Oppo Reno2 Z 4G data is on, then you will notice immediately a 4G icon on the top of the screen. You might notice LTE or LTE+ instead of it. However, this way might be misleading if you didn’t activate a 4G offer, or you are out of coverage.
Another way is to check the settings: open 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 is 4G enabled 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 Reno2 Z?
If you need to turn on your Oppo Reno2 Z 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might change a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, select Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, select Settings.
3- Select “SIM card & mobile data” or “Dual SIM & Cellular Data”.
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 prefer to turn off 4G then choose an inferior network type (e.g. 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Definition of 4G on Oppo Reno2 Z
4G is the fourth generation of cellular communication technologies, it comes just after 3G and before 5G. Although 5G is the highest technology existing in the market, 4G is still the fastest most deployed technology.
4G has fast uploading and downloading speeds, overstepping the previous 3G standards, and it also has lower latency, allowing users to do much more things using their phones, things such as live conferencing.
To be more precise, 4G is a term assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and it is also a commercial term used by mobile network operators to exhibit a set of protocols used in their networks.
One of the most famous protocols is LTE and LTE-Advanced, So for Oppo Reno2 Z 4G to be useful, it should be suitable with the protocols used by the local wireless carriers.
Feature of 4G technology on Oppo Reno2 Z
4G was implemented to offer a more reliable internet connection on phones, and that’s truly what it did. 4G technology grants you much improved 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 reach as high as 900 Mbit/s.
Another important criterion of 4G, is its low latency. We can promote latency as the time needed to send data or the delay between the action and the actual response. Low latency means a better user experience. 4G Latency is better than 3G by double. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the help of the VoLTE standard, 4G now provides better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the capability to surf the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G expanded the use of Oppo Reno2 Z 4G technology, to include better video conferencing, online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are supported on your Oppo Reno2 Z?
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 used for numerous uses besides 4G (television broadcasting and Aeronautics as examples), it is essential to decide 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 certain uses.
What you should consider as a user of Oppo Reno2 Z, is whether it supports the bands present in your area by your local mobile provider or not. The Oppo Reno2 Z 4G supported bands are :
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41;.