Wireless mobile technologies have upgraded enormously, One of the main developments is the emergence of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve certainly encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Xiaomi Redmi 6 4G capable? We are going to answer these and other questions related to Xiaomi Redmi 6 4G technology in the following article.
is Xiaomi Redmi 6 4g enabled?
Yes. 4G is one of the Xiaomi Redmi 6 embedded features.
How can I know whether the Xiaomi Redmi 6 supports 4G or not?
The safest option to check the presence of 4G network in any phone, is to check the official website, or the official packaging.
Another safe option is switching on mobile data, and checking whether the phone connects to a 4G network or not, you’ll know that simply by the appearance of a 4G or LTE sign in the indication bar.
Another way is to check the settings: Go to your settings and search 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 capable.
How to switch to 4G on Xiaomi Redmi 6?
If you intend to switch on your Xiaomi Redmi 6 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might differ slightly from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, choose Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, tap Settings.
3- Tap 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- Select Preferred network type.
6- Select 4G or LTE.
Note: If you would like to turn off 4G then choose an inferior network type (3G for example) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Definition of 4G on Xiaomi Redmi 6
4G describes cellular network technology. It was identified by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and used by mobile network operators. To name a system 4G it should meet some standards.
The ‘G’ in 4G stands for generation, and 4 means the fourth one, following 3G and preceding 5G. 4G networks should offer internet speeds much better than 3G, they also present low latency, which is principal for some uses such as gaming services.
The most widespread protocols specified by ITU as a 4G are HSPA+ and LTE. Xiaomi Redmi 6 4G and 4G in most devices today use one or both of them, which makes 4G the fastest most utilized cellular network.
Why 4G on Xiaomi Redmi 6 is important?
4G was created to offer a more reliable internet connection on phones, and that’s exactly what it did. 4G technology allows much enhanced downloading and uploading speeds than 3G.
The average 3G speed is around 1.5 to 9 Mbit/s, while the average 4G internet speed is between 15 to 90 Mbit/s, it can achieve as high as 900 Mbit/s.
Another essential 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 Latency is better than 3G by double. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the assistance of the VoLTE standard, 4G now grants better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the capability to navigate the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G augmented the use of Xiaomi Redmi 6 4G technology, to include better video conferencing, online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are available in your Xiaomi Redmi 6?
4G and other cellular technologies use radio waves to communicate data. These waves have different lengths and frequencies. To prevent interference between signals, governments and the ITU decided which regions use which frequencies for 4G.
Each region has been allocated certain frequency intervals termed bands. Band number 7 and band number 28 (for example) are used all around the world.
What you should be aware of as a consumer is that each mobile operator offers certain bands according to the area, and different phones enable different bands. So you have to make sure that your Xiaomi Redmi 6 supports the bands offered by your local cellular operator.
Here are the Xiaomi Redmi 6 4G enabled bands:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 – Global;1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41;.