Huawei Mate 20 Series Main Difference |
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| Model | Mate 20 | Mate 20 Pro | Mate 20 X |
| Colors | Midnight Blue, Twilight, Black | Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Twilight, Pink Gold, Black | Midnight Blue, Phantom Silver |
| Storage | * 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM * 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM |
* 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM * 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM * 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM |
* 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM * 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM |
| CPU | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
| Unlock mode | Fingerprint(rear-mounted) | Face ID + Fingerprint(under display) | Fingerprint(rear-mounted) |
| Front Camera | 24MP | 24MP | 24MP |
| Rear Camera | 12MP + 16MP + 8MP | 40MP + 20MP + 8MP | 40MP + 20MP + 8MP |
| Battery | 4000mAh | 4200mAh | 5000mAh |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Water Proof | IP53 dust and splash protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 mins) | IP53 dust and splash protection |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 |
| Display | 6.53 inches | 6.39 inches | 7.2 inches |
| Screen | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | AMOLED capacitive touchscreen | AMOLED capacitive touchscreen |
| PPI | 381 | 538 | 346 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2244 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels | 1080 x 2244 pixels |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm | 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm | 174.6 x 85.4 x 8.2 mm |
Category: Specifications
OnePlus 6 4G LTE Smartphone Review
You may know Huawei 4G smartphones from China, but do you know another Chinese manufacturer OnePlus? If you are looking for a smartphone with the best performance on LTE network, you should not miss a smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and Snapdragon X20 modem. Although HiSilicon (Huawei) and Intel (eg Apple) offer very good modems, but the Qualcomm chipset is the most widespread in any case. The OnePlus 6 is currently one of the cheapest smartphones with Snapdragon 845 and still offers excellent features, so we will take a test in the LTE network.
OnePlus 6 Features
The OnePlus 6 comes with a 6.28 inch AMOLED screen, up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal memory. It is dual-SIM capable and has a 3,300mAh battery – a quick-charger power adapter is included. On the back, you will find a dual camera with 16 or 20 megapixels, which shoots quite good pictures. It offers two unlock options: fingerprints unlock or face unlock.
OnePlus 6 Specifications
The OnePlus 6 is also offered in the online trade by Asian dealers in a version with the model number A6000 – this supports many, but not all major LTE frequency bands. The European or North American version has the model number A6003 and supports FDD LTE on frequency band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/32/66/71 and TDD LTE on frequency band 34/38/39/40/41. Up to 1 GBit/s are possible in the downlink with quadruple-channel bundling (4CA), up to 150 MBit/s in the uplink via 2CA. 256QAM in the downlink, 64QAM in the uplink and 4 × 4 MIMO antenna technology are also supported. This makes the OnePlus 6 well equipped for use in LTE networks worldwide.
Admittedly, the OnePlus 6 is currently still the latest OnePlus smartphone, but the successor OnePlus 6T is now available on the market. The chipset and modem of OnePlus 6 should be identical to the successor 6T, but of course, there are some changes and improvement in the newer Oneplus 6T, which you should be curious.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with X20 modem
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is a system-on-a-chip (SoC), bringing together diverse chips such as processor and modem on a single chipset. The integrated Snapdragon X20 modem is especially relevant for this test. It is Qualcomm’s second-fastest commercially available LTE modem, only the X24 is even faster (currently not available in any SoC).
The X20 modem offers LTE Cat18 in the downlink and LTE Cat13 in the uplink and offers manufacturers the opportunity to theoretically bundle up to 5 frequency bands via carrier aggregation in the downlink. In the uplink, the modem is 2CA capable. The 4 × 4 MIMO antenna technology is possible on up to 3 carriers simultaneously. 256QAM modulation in the downlink and 64QAM modulation in the uplink are of course included.
In total, up to 1.2 Gbit/s in the downlink and up to 150 Mbit/s in the uplink can theoretically be achieved with a Snapdragon X20 modem. However, as described in the previous section, the OnePlus 6 is slightly slower because not all features of the X20 have been implemented, for example, OnePlus has eliminated 5CA and only uses 4CA.
OnePlus 6 Test in the LTE network
At the test site, LTE was available on Band 8 (900 MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz) and Band 7 (2600 MHz) in the Vodafone network. On band 3, 4 × 4 MIMO antenna technology was used, and two carriers were used (10 MHz and 20 MHz). The modulation was at 256QAM in the downlink and 64QAM in the uplink. Band 8 was not usable for channel bundling, so Carrier Aggregation could only be used with B7 + B3 + B3. Theoretically, the combination of the individual technologies would have made it possible to achieve well over 300 MBit/s in the downlink – in practice, however, other simultaneous users in the cell will limit the speed in practice.
Just below 300 MBit/s in the downlink and about 60 MBit/s in the uplink could be achieved with the OnePlus 6 at different times and on different days. These are very good values, but a look in the Netmonitor revealed that the device had always bundled only two bands, ie B3 + B3 or B3 + B7. 3CA with B7 + B3 + B3 apparently cannot be used in the device with the LTE network. That’s a pity because it’s probably just a software configuration – the hardware should be fine.
Conclusion
The OnePlus 6 showed in the test a very good system performance and was able to score with a very good display and very good software. In many places, it became clear that the OnePlus product designers put a lot of emphasis on details, from the packaging to the stylish accessories to the sliding switch for the volume profile.
Unfortunately, the OnePlus 6 did not live up to expectations in tests in the LTE network, so the smartphone, unfortunately, did not support the CA combination B7 + B3 + B3 available at Vodafone, which is at slightly lower maximum speeds than, for example, the Apple iPhone Xs with Intel chipset resulted. The quality of reception was better than that of the iPhone and thanks to the 4 × 4 MIMO antenna technology; the OnePlus 6 is definitely well prepared for the future.
TP-link M7450 VS Huawei E5885
Since Huawei 4G pocket WiFi router had been a great success in many countries, TP-link followed the steps of Huawei and also presented many 4G WiFi pocket routers. Though they are not as well-known as Huawei pocket WiFi routers, they have similar functions to provide reliable performance like TP-link WiFi routers. TP-Link M7450 is one of the 4G+ Cat6 routers. Some customers asked what the difference is between the TP-Link M7450 and Huawei E5885, and which one is better to buy. Today, we will compare the two pocket WiFi routers and see which one is better.
Huawei E5885 VS TP-Link M7450 Specifications
To know the detail functions of Huawei E5885 and TP-Link M7450, let’s have a look at the Huawei E5885 specifications comparison with TP-link M7450 Specs in the table below:
| Model | TP-Link M7450 | Huawei E5885Ls-93a |
| Product type | LTE Mobile Hotspot | LTE Mobile Hotspot with Ethernet port |
| Category | LTE Cat.6 | LTE Cat.6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm | Hisilicon LTE Cat6 chipset |
| Data rates | DL 300Mbps/UL 50Mbps | DL 300Mbps/UL 50Mbps |
| Supported 4G LTE frequency bands | B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B38, B40, B41 | * FDD-LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/19/20 * TDD-LTE: Band 38/40/41 |
| WLAN | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz |
| Max support users | 32 users | 32 users |
| MIMO | 2 x 2 MIMO | 2 X 2 MIMO |
| Connector for external antenna | No connector | No connector |
| Buy Antenna | N/A | N/A |
| App management | tpMiFi APP | Huawei Hilink APP 3.0 |
| SIM type | Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| Battery | Removable, 3000 mAh | Non-removable, 6400mAh |
| Dimensions | 112.5 x 66.5 x 16mm | 112.00 x 69.20 x 23.00mm |
| Ethernet Port | No | On port for WAN/LAN port(RJ-45) |
| Datasheet download | TP-link M7450 Datasheet | Huawei E5885 Datasheet |
| User Manual | TP-link M7450 User Manual | Huawei E5885 Manual |
| Other features | 2 band CA | Power bank, CA, NFC |
| Firmware download | TP-link M7450 Firmware | Huawei E5885 Firmware |
| Drivers | TP-link M7450 driver | Huawei E5885 driver |
| Reviews | TP-link M7450 review | Huawei E5885 Review |
| Price | 289.00USD | 279.00USD |
Summary
From the spec table, we can see the Huawei E5885 and TP-link M7450 are both LTE Cat6 mobile WiFi hotspot which could achieve peak download speed up to 300Mbps and upload speed to 50Mbps. They both provide WiFi 802ac on dual-bands and support up to 32 wireless devices with 2 x 2 MIMO technology. But there are many obvious differences to note:
- LTE Frequency Bands
Huawei E5885 and TP-link M7450 both support FDD-LTE & TDD-LTE networks, but TP-link M7450 supports mainly the frequency bands popular in Asia and Europe. Huawei E5885 supports LTE band 4, which is widely deployed in American areas, so Huawei E5885 could not only work well in Aisa and European countries, it can also work well in American countries.
- Battery
Like other TP-link LTE mobile WiFi, he TP-link M7450 battery is removable and has the capacity of 3000mAh, while the Huawei E5885 has a battery pack of 6400mAh and the battery is non-removable. The large battery of Huawei E5885 makes it work like a power bank to charge other devices, which is a very useful function. With the large battery, Huawei E5885 is a little bit thicker than common 4G pocket WiFi routers.
- Interface
TP-link M7450 has only a Mini USB port for charge, but Huawei E5885 has not only the Mini USB port to charge and the USB 2.0 port to charge other devices, but also one Ethernet port for both LAN & WAN, which is also a practical function if user travel to places where only Ethernet connection is available.
- Price
The TP-link M7450 price is a little bit more expensive than Huawei E5885 price, but not too much. But we don’t think the TP-link M7450 is worth this price, on this price, you can consider the higher level pocket WiFi Netgear Aircard 810s.
In conclusion, we think the Huawei E5885 is more powerful and practical for users. And we recommend Huawei E5885 if you would buy one pocket WiFi router from the two.
Huawei B612 VS Huawei B310
Since 4G LTE networks are more and more popular, people usually need one or more home WiFi router for the terminals at home to access the internet. Huawei had provided many wireless router models for home usage and many of the Huawei Home WiFi routers are very well-known by the users. The Huawei B310 router is one of them. A few months ago, Huawei presented a new 4G home WiFi router named Huawei B612. For those people who are looking for a home WiFi router, they may want to know what the difference is between the Huawei B612 and Huawei B310, and which one is better to buy. You may check below the images of the two routers and specs comparisons, in the summary, we will list the key difference between them for the reference.
Huawei B612 VS Huawei B310 Specifications
| Model | Huawei B612 | Huawei B310 |
| Product type | Huawei WiFi Router with Ethernet port | LTE WiFi Router |
| Category | LTE Cat.6 | LTE Cat.4 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon LTE Cat6 Chipset | Hisilicon Balong |
| LTE Data rates | DL 300Mbps/UL 50Mbps | DL 150Mbps/UL 50Mbps |
| Supported 4G LTE frequency bands | Huawei B612s-25d: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B38/B40/B41/B42/B43 Huawei B612s-51d: B2/B4/B5/B7/B41 |
* Huawei B310s-927: B1/B3/B8/B40 * Huawei B310As-852: B3/B7/B8/B38/B39/B40/B41 * Huawei B310s-22: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20 * Huawei B310s-518: B1/B2/B4/B5/B7/B28 |
| WLAN | 802.11 b/g/n/ac, single-band 2.4GHz | 802.11b/g/n, single-band 2.4GHz |
| Max supported users | 32 users | 32 users |
| MIMO | 4 x 4 MIMO | n/a |
| Antenna | Two, SMA-female jacks | Two, SMA-female jacks |
| Buy Antenna | Huawei B612 external antenna | Huawei B310 external antenna |
| App management | Huawei Hilink APP | Huawei Hilink APP |
| SIM Size | Micro SIM | Standard SIM |
| Battery | NO | No |
| Dimensions | 240 × 155 × 78 mm | 181.0mm x 126.0mm x 70.0mm |
| Interfaces | * 3 x LAN port(RJ45) * 1 x LAN/WAN port (RJ45) * 1 x telephone port(RJ11) * Two external LTE antenna ports (SMA-female) * One micro-SIM card slot * 1 x USB 2.0 port |
* 1 x power adapter port * 3 x LAN port(RJ45)(Depends) * 1 x LAN/WAN port (RJ45) * 1 x telephone port(RJ11)(depends) * Two external LTE antenna ports (SMA-J1.5) * One SIM card slot * 1 x USB 2.0 port(depends) |
| Datasheet | Huawei B612 Datasheet(PDF) | Huawei B310 Datasheet(PDF) |
| User Manual | Huawei B612 User Manual(PDF) | Huawei B310 Manual(PDF) |
| Other features | Firewall, CS Voice, VoIP, VoLTE, IPv6/IPv4 dual stack, NAT, DHCP, VPN, DMZ, UPnP, ALG, | Voice, DHCP, NAT, ARP, ICMP, DNS Relay, IPv6/IPv4 dual stack, VPN passthrough, Firewall, URL filter, LAN IP filter, DMZ, UPnP, ALG, Port forwarding |
| Firmware download | Huawei B612 firmware | Huawei B310 firmware |
| Driver | Huawei B612 driver | Huawei B310 driver |
| Reviews | Huawei B612 Review | Huawei B310 Review |
| Price/USD | 199.00USD | 139.00USD |
Summary
From the specs table, we could see the Huawei B612 is more advanced than Huawei B310 router. The main difference between the Huawei B612 and B310 focus on below:
- Speeds
Huawei B612 could support peak download speed up to 300Mbps and upload speed to 50Mbps based on LTE Cat6 while Huawei B310 supports peak download speed up to 150Mbps and upload speed to 50Mbps based on LTE Cat4.
- Variant models
Huawei B612 Router has two variant models while Huawei B310 has more up to 4 variant models. They support different LTE frequency bands, users to check which frequency bands are available for their network providers and then select the right model to use.
- Wireless technology
Huawei B612 and B310 both support single mode 2.4GHz for WiFi, but Huawei B612 support 4 x 4 MIMO technology, which would improve the data transfer speeds.
- Interfaces
Huawei B612 has the standard configuration for Huawei 4G routers, including 3 WAN ports, one WAN/LAN port, one telephone port, two connectors for external antennas, and one USB 2.0 port. However, in the Huawei B310 variant models, some of the interfaces may be missing on specific models. If you would buy Huawei B310, you may confirm how many WAN or LAN ports are available, whether there is telephone port in case you want to use some functions but no interface to support.
- Price
As the newer model and better technology, Huawei B612 price is higher than Huawei B310 price, but if you don’t have much requirements for the router, Huawei B310 is a budget router for home use.
Now you could make a decision of which router to buy between the Huawei B612 and B310 router.
Alcatel LinkHub HH70 VS HH40
Many people know Alcatel 4G WiFi Hotspot, but few Alcatel 4G wireless router with Ethernet ports are well-known. Now Alcatel presented a new LinkHub series of wireless router for home use. The Alcatel LinkHub HH70 and HH40 are the two models for the home station. If you want to know the difference between LinkHub HH40 and HH70, you can check the specification table below for the comparison of the two 4G wireless wifi routers.
| Model | Alcatel LinkHub HH70 | Alcatel LinkHub HH40 |
| Product type | 4G WiFi Router with Ethernet port | 4G WiFi Router with Ethernet port |
| Category | LTE Cat.7 | LTE Cat.4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MDM9240-1 | Qualcomm MDM9207 |
| LTE Data rates | DL 300Mbps/UL 100Mbps | DL 150Mbps/UL 50Mbps |
| Supported 4G LTE frequency bands | Band 1/3/7/8/20/38/B40 | – EU Version(Alcatel HH40V): Band 1/3/7/8/20 – APAC/MEA Version(Alcatel HH40CM): Band 1/3/5(26)/7/8/20/28/38/40/41 |
| WLAN | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz |
| Max supported users | 64 users | 32 users |
| MIMO | 2 x 2 MIMO | 2 x 2 MIMO |
| Antenna | Two, SMA-female jacks | Two, SMA-female jacks |
| Buy Antenna | Alcatel LinkHub HH70 external antenna | Alcatel LinkHub HH40 external antenna |
| App management | Alcatel WiFi Link App | Alcatel WiFi Link App |
| SIM Size | Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| Battery | NO | NO |
| Dimensions | 146 x 146 x 32 mm | 134 x 134 x 31.5mm |
| Interfaces | * 2x 1000Mbps RJ45 port (WAN/LAN) * 1x RJ11 telephone port * Two external LTE antenna ports (SMA) * One Micro-SIM card slot * 1 x USB 2.0 port |
* 1 x LAN port(RJ45) * 1 x LAN/WAN port (RJ45) * Two external LTE antenna ports (SMA) * One micro-SIM card slot * 1 x Micro USB for power supply |
| Datasheet | LinkHub HH70 Datasheet(PDF) | LinkHub HH40 Datasheet(PDF) |
| User Manual | LinkHub HH70 User Manual(PDF) | LinkHub HH40 User Manual(PDF) |
| Other features | ||
| Firmware download | Linkhub HH70 firmware | Linkhub HH40 firmware |
| Driver | Linkhub HH70 driver | Linkhub HH40 driver |
| Reviews | LinkHub HH70 Review | LinkHub HH40 Review |
| Price/USD | 279.00USD | 169.00USD |
Summary
From the specs table, we can see the main difference focus on below point:
Speed:
- Alcatel Linkhub HH70 supports LTE Cat7 and achieves download speed up to 300Mbps and upload speed to 100Mbps based on Qualcomm MDM9240-1
- Alcatel LinkHub HH40 supports LTE Cat4 and achieves download speed up to 150Mbps and upload speed to 50Mbps based on Qualcomm MDM9207
Variant models: LinkHub HH70 has only one variant model now, but Alcatel Linkhub HH40 has two models for different markets: Alcatel HH40V for EU and Alcatel HH40CM for APAC/MEA areas.
Interfaces: Comparing with Linkhub HH40, Alcatel LinkHub HH70 has an extra USB 2.0 port for external disk connection and printer, but it doesn’t has the Micro USB port which is available in LinkHub HH40.
Dimensions: Alcatel LinkHub HH70 is a little bit larger than Linkhub HH40
The Alcatel Linkhub HH70 is advanced than HH40, so the Linkhub HH70 price is higher than HH40. If you would like to buy one home router from the two routers, we recommend the LinkHub HH70.
Alcatel LinkHub HH70 Cat7 LTE Router Review
At the IFA 2018, Alcatel presented a new LTE wireless router for the Linkhub series. The new LTE router model number is Linkhub Cat7 HH70. The Linkhub HH70 is very similar to the predecessor model Linkhub HH40 in appearance, which we had introduced before (check Alcatel Linkhub HH40 review). But there is much difference in the new HH70 linkhub.
Alcatel Linkhub HH70 Appearance and interfaces
On the front, there is the Alcatel logo with five indicators for power, WiFi, telephone, network, and signal. The power button is on one edge side while the opposite side locates the power plug, one USB port, two Ethernet ports(one RJ45 for LAN/WAN and the other for LAN only), one RJ11 telephone port and two connectors for LTE antennas which are covered by two round cap.
The antenna connector type is SMA-female. If you would like to buy the external LTE antenna for Alcatel Linkhub HH70, you’d better buy the external antenna with SMA-male connectors. The WPS button is at another side. The Reset button and SIM card are hidden under a cover. The SIM card slot is for NANO-SIM card size.
Alcatel Linkhub Cat7 HH70 Specifications
Upgrading from the Alcatel Linkhub HH40, Linkhub HH70 supports LTE cat7 which could achieve download speed up to 300Mbps and upload speed to 100Mbps based on Qualcomm MDM9240 chipset and 2CA carrier aggregation technology. And Linkhub Cat7 HH70 supports maximum WiFi users up to 64 devices while the HH40 supports only half to 32 devices.
Alcatel HH70 Linkhub provides WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac on dual-band while the HH40 missing the 802.11 ac and only on single band 2.4GHz. The WiFi could cover around 250 meters, which is very strong.
Like other Alcatel 4G router, Linkhub HH70 supports 4G LTE frequency bands on FDD B1/3/7/8/20 & TDD B38/B40, and the 3G UMTS network(B1/B3/B8) & 2G GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) are backward compatible.
The management and control of the Linkhub HH70 could be done via the Alcatel WiFi Link APP, which could also be used with Alcatel Linkhub HH40.
However, there is no integrated battery for mobile use in the Alcatel Linkhub HH70, but you can still operate the router via a corresponding power supply, for example, in the motorhome, in the car or in the house.
Alcatel Linkhub HH70 Availability and Price
Regarding the availability of Linkhub HH70, there is no more information to provide now. We will keep updating when we get the information about the availability and price in near future.
Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 980 New Chipset Released
At the IFA 2018, Huawei presented the latest system-on-a-chip processor Hisilicon Kirin 980. According to the introduction from Huawei, the highlight features of Kirin 980 include:
- World’s first 7nm process mobile phone SoC chipset
- World’s first SoC Supporting 2133MHz LPDDR4X
- World’s first Cortex-A76 architecture chipset
- World’s first dual NPU design
- World’s first Mali-G76 GPU
- World’s first chipset to support LTE Cat.21
A year ago we had introduced with Kirin 970, the first mobile processor with artificial intelligence. Kirin 980 continues the trend determined by its predecessor and the most highlighted feature is the 7-nanometer lithographic process, which makes Huawei the first mobile manufacturer that presented such a system. The Kirin 980 combines multiple technological innovations and leads the AI trend to provide users with impressive mobile performance and to create a more convenient and intelligent life.
Thanks to seven nanometers, on one square centimeter, the surface of the processor has been able to fit as much as 6.9 billion transistors. According to the manufacturer’s declaration, this is to make the Kirin 980 be 20% more efficient than the Kirin 970 and will be 40% more energy-efficient.
The Kirin 980 integrates 6.9 billion transistors in an area of less than 1 square centimeter which is a 1.6x fold increase in density to empower better performance. This chipset is the first Cortex-A76 based in the world and has a 75% improvement in single core performance. The Kirin 980 also includes the world’s first commercial use Mali-G76 GPU performance is improved by 46%. The LPDDR4X memory operates at speeds up to 2133 MHz. The fourth-generation ISP utilizes a multi-pass noise reduction to capture quality images and preserve important details. This ISP also has a dedicated video pipeline to effectively improve video clarity and reduce shooting delays by 33%.
The Kirin 980 7nm process technology compared with the 10nm process, improves performance by 20%, power efficiency by 40% and the overall energy efficiency of the Kirin 980 increased by 58%. The Mali-G76 GPU has also increased its energy efficiency by 178%. The Kirin 980 is built with a 3 energy efficiency architecture which has 2 super cores, 2 large cores and 4 small efficiency cores and uses the Flex-Scheduling intelligence mechanism to allow the CPU to adapt in heavy, medium and light-load scenarios by reducing its power consumption and giving users a longer battery life while still achieving an overall higher performance experience.
Huawei Kirin 980 can quickly adapt to AI scenes such as face recognition, object recognition, object detection, image segmentation and intelligent translation with the power of a dual-core NPU achieving 4500 images per minute which is an improved 120% recognition speed. So whether it’s dancing to a fast song or quickly running in front of the camera, the Kirin 980 can focus on the joints and lines of the human body in real time. The powerful object detection capabilities can also accurately identify a variety of objects. In comparison to the Kirin 970, the Kirin 980 is an impressive leap from image recognition to object detection. The Kirin 980 sets the foundation for future AI capabilities by providing complete framework support and rich tool keys for App developers.
The Kirin 980 is the first to support LTE Cat.21 which supports the fastest downlink at 1.4 Gbps and offers a stable connection in congested areas like subways or high-speed rails. With the Hi1103, it supports a theoretical peak download speed of 1.7 Gbps and 160 MHz bandwidth, which is 1.7x the industry level. The GPS is supported by industry leading L1 + L5 dual frequency ultra-precise positioning to give you a more accurate target location when using map navigation, even in complex terrains.
Huawei B900 AI Cube Router Review
At IFA 2018, Huawei presented a new device named “Huawei AI Cube(B900-230)”. The Huawei AI Cube is a smart speaker equipped with Amazon Alexa, an audio assistant developed by Amazon in the US. In addition to its function as a smart speaker, it also has a function as a stationary LTE wireless router. Huawei B900 AI Cube combines a 4G Modem, a home WiFi router, high-end 360-degree wireless speaker, and a Huawei-Amazon collaboration that promises Alexa integration and some not-yet-articulated AI capabilities.
Huawei B900 AI Cube Appearance
The Huawei B900 AI Cube looks a little bit similar to its predecessor Huawei B528 but there is the obvious difference. On the top, there are three keys available: one volume up key, one volume down key, and one mute key. On the body, there are three LED indicators for Signal, WiFi and LAN. However, unlike the latest Huawei B618s-22d WiFi router, there is no connector for the external antenna in the B900 AI Cube.
Below the indicators, there are two buttons: Power and WPS buttons. On the bottom of the Huawei B900 WiFi router, the product name Huawei B900-230, IP address (192.168.1.1), User name(admin), SSID, WiFi key, WPS pin, Power input and Made in China information are listed on the bottom label.
The SIM card slot is also at the bottom with the Reset hole. The Huawei B900 WiFi cube uses Micro SIM card size. Below the IMEI & S/N number label, there is an Ethernet port for LAN and WAN. The power plug port is at the side of the Ethernet port.
Huawei AI Cube B900 Smart Speaker Function
The Huawei B900 AI Cube Router can be controlled via voice assistant Alexa with around 50,000 voice commands. For example, the router can play music or Internet radio through the built-in speaker. Smart home hardware such as TVs, Wi-Fi bulbs or refrigerators can also be controlled, as long as they are compatible with Amazon Alexa.
As a stationary LTE WiFi router, the Huawei B900-230 cube could achieve download speed up to 300Mbps and upload speed to 50mbps. It has 802.11ac with dual-band Wi-Fi, in total up to 1.200 MBit/s are attainable over WLAN according to Huawei.. You get four microphones with far-field voice recognition. How many users could be connected with the cube is unknown yet, but we list the general specifications of Huawei B900 AI Cube for reference:
* Support 4G LTE Band B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B32/B38
* Support 4G LTE Cat.6 2CC Technology
– CA Bands: CA_3C/CA_7C/CA_38C/CA_1A-8A/CA_1A-20A/CA_3A-7A/CA_3A-8A/CA_3A-20A/CA_7A-8A/CA_7A-20A/CA_20A-32A/
* Support 3G UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA+ B1/B8
* LTE download speed to 300mbps, upload speed to 50mbps
* WLAN: WiFi 802.111a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band(2.4GHz & 5GHz), 2 x 2 MIMO, 2 x 2 DBDC(Dual-band, dual-carrier)
* External Antenna connector: No
* SIM Card size: Micro SIM (3FF)
* Interfaces:
– 1 x RJ-45 for data, GE
– 1 x SIM Card slot (3FF), 1 x power interface
– 1 x Hi Key/ 1 x Reset Key/ 1 x Power key
– 2 x Voice + – / 1 x Mute Key / 1 x Pause Key
* Speaker: 15W Mono Speaker
* Voice Input: 4 x Microphones
* Main features: Huawei Hilink, Huawei Histen, Amazon Alexa, Far Field Voice Recognition
* Power: AC 100V – 240V, DC 12V, 2A
* Dimensions: 218mm (height) x 116mm (diameter)
* Weight: 900g
Huawei said the Europe version would be available around the end of 2018, but not mention about the availability for US market. Regarding the Huawei B900 AI Cube price, Huawei didn’t give any information. We have to wait for the news from Huawei.
ZTE R218 4G Mobile WiFi Router Review
If you had known the ZTE MF920 4G MiFi router, you will know the ZTE R218 soon after we tell you the R218 comes from the ZTE MF920 with Vodafone customization. Vodafone introduced the MF920 to its product range and rename it as R218. The official name is Vodafone R218 Mobile WiFi and someone may also call it ZTE R218. Even though the ZTE R218 is newly presented by Vodafone the public, but the Vodafone R218 specs is not latest new comparing with other ZTE 4G LTE hotspots. Below you will see more details for the Vodafone R218 review.
First, we list the details specs and feature for the ZTE R218 in a table:
| Features and Specs of the Vodafone R218 | |
| Manufacturer and model | Vodafone R218 from ZTE |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MDM9207 |
| LTE Category | Cat.4 |
| Download rate | Up to 150 Mbps |
| Upload rate | Up to 50 Mbps |
| Supported LTE bands | 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz |
| Backward compatible with | HSDPA (42.2 Mbps), EDGE, GPRS |
| Support for LTE-Advanced | No |
| MIMO Support | No |
| Connection for external antenna | No |
| Integrated telephone system | No |
| Network | LAN & WLAN | |
| LAN ports | no |
| WLAN standards | 802.11 n (2.4 GHz) |
| 5 GHz WLAN support | No |
| Encryption | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
| WLAN hotspot function: | Yes |
| Others | |
| Battery pack | 2,300 mAh |
| Dimension | 105 x 64 x 14 mm at 102 g |
| USB | 1x micro USB |
| Memory card expansion | No |
| Release time | 07/01/2018 |
| Price | 129.00USD |
| available at: | » www.4gltemall.com |
| Document download | |
| Datasheet | » Download Vodafone R218 datasheet |
| User manual | » Download Vodafone R218 manual |
Vodafone R218 – LTE Download Speed to 150Mbps
The Vodafone R218 was available in the summary of 2018 in Germany, but if you don’t like the customized one, you may turn to the original model ZTE MF920. Behind the Vodafone R218 branding, the model number ZTE MF920V could be seen. With a Micro SIM inserted, the Vodafone R218 could achieve download speed up to 150Mbps, which allows devices such as a smartphone, a notebook and a tablet to receive 4K movies simultaneously via Netflix. Those who want to share multimedia files with others can access a speed up to 50mbps for upload. The WiFi network itself transmits up to 300Mbps to connected devices. The removable battery is designed to provide up to 10 hours of internet access. Interestingly, the battery of Vodafone R218 comes from the competitor Huawei.
The LCD display keeps the user up to date with the operating status such as battery level, received SMS, signal strength and the WiFi status. The ZTE MF920V could be configured via a web interface or APP for mobile devices. In the manual, there is QR code for smartphones to scan and download the APP. The Vodafone R218 is compatible with all mobile devices with Android or IoS OS. The 4G wireless mobile router does not offer many configuration options, but the firewall is integrated and WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption standards are supported. The IP assignment is either static or dynamic. And the current data consumption and the number of sent and received SMS can be seen in the web interface at any time.
Summary
As we said, the Vodafone R218 (also ZTE MF920V) is not a high-end mobile WiFi hotspot. So it would be enough for daily use, but don’t expect too much from it if you want to surf at very fast speed through this mobile WiFi. Actually, ZTE also presents many LTE advanced mobile WiFi models to the public, such as ZTE MF971V, ZTE MF970, ZTE MF980 etc…If you want to get faster surfing speeds, you may check the higher-level LTE MiFis.
ZTE MF971V LTE Cat6 MiFi Review
We had introduced ZTE LTE Cat6 MiFi MF970 last year, actually, ZTE also presented another LTE Cat6 MiFi MF971V and it’s available for many network providers worldwide. Even though it’s already an old mobile WiFi hotspot, many people don’t know this ZTE 4G mobile hotspot and its specs & features. Today we will review the ZTE MF971V LTE mobile hotspot.
ZTE MF971V Appearance
The appearance of ZTE MF971V looks very similar to ZTE MF970 uFi, there is a small LED screen on the front. The ZTE logo is at the left side while the LTE word on the other side. On the top edge side, there is a WPS button with the power button. And there is a connector for external 4G Antenna. On the opposite side, there is also a connector for a 4G LTE antenna. The SIM card slot is available with the USB port. The back cover of the ZTE MF971V could not be removed, unlike the competitor Huawei E5786. But both the ZTE MF971V and Huawei E5786 batteries are built-in and non-removable.
ZTE MF971V Technical Specifications and Features
With LTE category 6 bandwidth technology (carrier aggregation), ZTE MF971V could achieve download speed up to 300mbps and upload speed up to 50mbps. As a WiFi Router, ZTE MF971V hotspot 4G could allows simultaneous connection via WiFi up to 10 devices or with a PC using a USB cable. This makes the ZTE MF971V ideal for use at home, taking with you on holidays, for business meetings and on a longer journey. In places with a weaker range, an external antenna can be connected to the device. ZTE MF971V WiFi Router is also distinguished by its small size and modern design, and the clear display informs about the current status of the battery, Wi-Fi networks, coverage of the cellular network and about received SMS messages. The built-in 2300 mAh battery provides up to 500 hours of standby time and up to 11 hours of operating mode. ZTE MF971V weighs approximately 100 g.
Here we list the details specifications of ZTE MF971V for general review:
- Support 4G Band: LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/17/12/20/28 TDD B38/40
- (FDD 2100/1900/1800/1700/850/2600/900/700/800Mhz TDD 2600/2300Mhz)
- Carrier Aggregation: 4G LTE band B3+B7 / B3+B3 / B20+B7 / B3+B20 / B7+B20 / B3+B5
- 3G Band: DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS B1/B2/B5/B8
- 2G BAND: GSM/GPRS/ED GE
- WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual band 2.4GHz and 5GHz
- LTE Category 6 download up to 300Mbit/s, upload to 50Mbit/s
- DC-HSPA+DL (Download) up to 43.2Mbps, UL (Upload) u p to 5.76Mbps
Other Feature:
- 1 x SIM card slot – Micro SIM (12 x 15mm)
- 1 x micro USB connector for charging
- 1 x 1.44 TFT-LCD
- Power switch, a MENU switch, RESET switch
- Built-in LTE/UMTS/GSM and WLAN high gain antenna
- Battery: 2300 mAh (Max Work 11 hours, Max Standby 500hr)
- 2 X TS9 external antenna connection
- Maximum of 32 wireless users
- Operating: 0℃ to +35℃
- Dimension: 104 x 65 x 14.3 mm
- Weight: 101g (including the battery)
If you want to know more details about ZTE MF971 LTE-A Mobile WiFi hotspot, click here: https://www.4gltemall.com/zte-mf971v-lte-cat6-mobile-wifi-hotspot.html