Wireless mobile technologies have progressed enormously, One of the main developments is the emergence of 4G technology. It’s a term that you’ve certainly encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 4G capable? We are going to answer these and other questions related to Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 4G technology in the following article.
Does Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite have 4G?
Yes. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has all the conditions to connect to 4G networks.
How can I know whether the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is able to use 4G or not?
Nowadays, it is inevitable to own a 4G-capable phone, because most internet users require a good internet connection. To know whether the phone is 4G enabled you can use multiple means.
An easy method when you pick the phone in your hand is just turning on the cellular data, if the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 4G data is on, then you will see a symbol at the top of the display, in the status bar. It might be 4G, 4G+, LTE, or LTE+ according to your carrier.
The absence of that sign means that you are not using 4G at that particular moment, and it doesn’t mean definitely that your phone doesn’t support 4G. And that takes us to the second way.
Check your phone specifications on the manual, or in the phone box. If you don’t have any of them you can still check that on the official site (or any other credible website) using the device name or model number.
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 supports 4G 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 Mi 9 Lite?
If you would like to activate your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 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, choose Settings.
3- Select SIM cards & Mobile Networks.
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- Choose 4G or LTE.
Note: If you prefer to switch off 4G then choose a lower network type (e.g. 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Definition of 4G on Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
It is the name used to describe the fourth generation wireless technology. It was identified in 2008 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), an agency that defines the specs of the 4G technology, and previous technologies such as 2G and 3G. 4G now is the higher cellular technology adopted by most mobile phones in the world.
4G comes with speeds faster than its precedent 3G, thus its emergence extended the use of smartphones. Nowadays, phone users can do almost the same activities that were only feasible on computers before the development of 4G.
The most famous protocol labeled 4G is LTE and the technologies developed from it such as LTE-A. Usually, people confuse the two terms. For Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 4G to be adequate, it should be compatible with the protocols used by the local wireless service providers.
Advantages of 4G on Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
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 very small, 4G latency made HD web streaming possible, and a much more appropriate 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 Mi 9 Lite 4G technology.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are supported on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
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 used for several applications besides 4G (radio broadcasting and satellite communication as examples), it is essential to decide 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 Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, is whether it supports the bands present in your area by your local mobile operator or not. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 4G enabled bands are :
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40;.