Mobile technologies have advanced 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 Xiaomi 11i 4G capable? We are going to answer these and other questions related to Xiaomi 11i 4G technology in the following article.
Does Xiaomi 11i have 4G?
Yes. The Xiaomi 11i is 4G enabled
Checking the presence of 4G on Xiaomi 11i
It is necessary to check whether your device has 4G before buying it. There are various methods to do so, The easiest method is to read your device specifications in your phone package, or in the manual. If you don’t possess the box or lost the manual, you can see your phone specifications on the official website of the manufacturer or any other trustworthy website.
The second option is verifying the status bar. If the Xiaomi 11i 4G data is turned on, you will notice a 4G (or LTE) symbol at the top of the phone’s display. Note that the absence of that symbol doesn’t mean necessarily that your phone doesn’t support 4G.
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 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 Xiaomi 11i?
If you want to switch on your Xiaomi 11i 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might vary slightly from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, tap Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, tap Settings.
3- Choose SIM cards & Mobile Networks.
4- Select the sim card you want to manage (the one used for data if your device is dual sim).
5- Tap Preferred network type.
6- Choose 4G or LTE.
Note: If you would like to switch off 4G then choose an inferior network type (such as 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Introduction to 4G technology on Xiaomi 11i
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 distinguishes 4G on Xiaomi 11i?
4G is a developed technology that drove a lot of possibilities for users. It offers 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 only a few milliseconds, 4G latency made HD web streaming affordable, and a much better 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 Xiaomi 11i 4G technology.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are supported on your Xiaomi 11i?
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 different purposes besides 4G (radio broadcasting and satellite communication 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 allocated each range of frequencies (called bands) to specific uses.
What you should consider as a user of Xiaomi 11i, is whether it supports the bands offered in your area by your local cellular operator or not. The Xiaomi 11i 4G enabled bands are :
1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41;.