5G Router

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series 5G Smartphone Released

In the past few days there have been numerous leaks regarding the upcoming Galaxy new series from Samsung and, as expected, the press photos have now landed on the net. As you may guess, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series is about to be launched.

Let's start with the most exciting model of all, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. That will be available in Cosmic Gray and Cosmic Black (maybe ceramic?) And it starts at 1349 euros with 128 GB of memory. If you want 512 GB, you have to put 1549 euros on the table.

It continues with the Samsung Galaxy S20, which will come in Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue and Cloud Pink (there are no pictures here yet). The 4G version costs 899 euro and who wants 5G, the price is around 999 Euro. Incidentally, the S20 Ultra is only available with 5G, so we only have one price.

The last one is the Samsung Galaxy S20+, which comes in Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray and Cloud Blue. That costs 1099 euros with 5G, but there is no question of 4G. Maybe there is only 5G, let's see.

So, as expected, it will not be cheap, although you can always deduct a few euros from Samsung if you wait a short time. I'm also pretty sure that there will be some promotions at the market launch, free Galaxy Buds or something like that should be the case again in 2020.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Prices Predication

While the Plus and Standard predecessors developed quite similarly in the first month after the start of sales with four and 4.5 percent, the Plus models were somewhat more stable afterwards.

After three months, the S8, S9 and S10 were on average 26 percent below the starting price. Galaxy S8+, S9+ and S10+ were "just" 19 percent cheaper. Depending on how expensive the devices are at the start, this amount is to around 200 to 250 euros for the new S20 series.

The Galaxy S20 could be 30 percent cheaper after just four months (€275), the Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra will break the 30 percent mark after just over five months. Then they already cost 320 and even 400 euros less, if the price developments behave similarly to the predecessors.

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As the first 5G WiFi router, Huawei 5G CPE Pro is now being well-known by many customers worldwide and it has been available for a few months. As the competitor to Huawei, ZTE is also one of the important 5G vendors in the world and its new 5G router ZTE MC801 is available recently. For many users, they wonder which one is better between ZTE MC801 and Huawei 5G CPE Pro? And what’s the difference between Huawei 5G CPE Pro and ZTE MC801? Today, we will compare the two 5G wireless routers to provide some clue for the advantage and disadvantage from the two Chinese 5G vendors.

ZTE MC801 VS Huawei 5G CPE Pro Appearance Difference

From the ZTE MC801 review and Huawei 5G CPE Pro review, you may get some knowledge about the two routers. They both have cool and modern design. Below the images will show the design difference. The Huawei 5G CPE Pro looks similar to its predecessor model Huawei B618 4G Router. ZTE MC801 Router adopts the runway-type streamline design, which won iF Design Award 2019. The design looks really cool.

On front of the routers, they both have some LED indicators to show the connection status. Huawei 5G CPE Pro show the 5G, 4G and WiFi status with a button for Hilink while ZTE 5G Router MC801 shows the status of Network, WiFi, SIM, and Power. On the back, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro (H112-372) has two LAN ports(one also for WAN), one power button, two connectors for external antenna. The ZTE 5G CPE has two LAN ports, one USB Type C port and one WPS button. Unlike the Huawei 5G CPE Pro and the predecessor models such as ZTE MF275R, there is no connector for external antenna. So if you are located at somewhere with weak signal, ZTE MC801 may not be a good option because it can’t provide the possibility to connect external 4G or 5G antennas.

The two 5G WiFi CPEs both use NANO SIM cards. And the SIM card slots are located at the bottom of the router with the reset button. At the side of the SIM Card slot, the model number, IMEI number, WLAN name/SSID, WiFi key and IP log in address are listed. The difference is that ZTE MC801 tells the two WLAN SSID names for 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and ZTE MC801 tells the IP log in password (not admin as 4G WiFi routers). Huawei 5G CPE Pro don’t tell the IP log in password because it will be same as the WiFi connection password, which needs to be set up by the users. At the beginning, the WLAN network of the Huawei 5G CPE is open.

Huawei 5G CPE Pro VS ZTE MC801 Specifications

We summarized the specifications for Huawei 5G CPE Pro and ZTE MC801 in the table for your reference.

Model	Huawei 5G CPE Pro	ZTE MC801
Product type	5G WiFi Router	5G WiFi Router
5G Network Mode	NSA/SA	NSA
Chipset	Balong 5000	Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 + IPQ8072 + SM8150
Standard	3GPP Release 15	3GPP Release 15
5G Peak Data rates	DL 2.33Gbps,UL 1.25Gbps	DL 2.22Gbps, UL 211Mbps
4G Peak Data rates	DL 1.6Gbps, UL 150Mbps	DL 2Gbps/UL 211Mbps
Variant model	H112-370 and H112-372	ZTE MC801A
Supported 5G LTE frequency bands	* Huawei H112-372: n41/n77/n78/n79 * Huawei H112-370: n78	ZTE MC801: n41/n77/n78/n79
Supported 4G LTE frequency bands	* Huawei H112-372: B1/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/28/32/34/38/39/40/41/42/43 * Huawei H112-370: B1/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/28/32/34/38/39/40/41/42/43	ZTE MC801: 600MHz~3.8GHz
WLAN	802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax(WiFi 6), dual-band	802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax(WiFi 6), dual-band
Max supported users	?	128 users
MIMO	4 X 4 MIMO	4 X 4 MIMO
Antenna	Two, TS-9 connectors	N/A
Buy Antenna	Huawei 5G CPE Pro External Antenna	N/A
App management	Huawei SmartHome App	N/A
SIM Size	NANO SIM	NANO SIM
Battery	No	No
Dimensions	99 × 107 × 215mm	225 x 154.5 x 87 mm
Interfaces	* 1 x power adapter port * 1 x WAN / LAN GE port * 1 x LAN GE port * 1 x telephone port(RJ11)(depends) * Two external LTE antenna ports (TS-9 type) * One SIM card slot	* 1 x power adapter port * 2 x LAN GE port * 1 x USB type C port * One SIM card slot
Datasheet	Huawei 5G CPE Pro Datasheet(PDF)	ZTE MC801 Datasheet(PDF)
User Manual	Huawei 5G CPE Pro User Manual(PDF)	ZTE MC801 User Manual(PDF)
Other features	firewall, PIN protection, MAC address filtering, Wi-Fi encryption authentication, VPN tunnel / VPN penetration, IP penetration, IPv6 and IPv6 / IPv4 dual stack, multi-APN, WeBUI, administrator maintenance, HOTA, etc	MAC address filtering, Wi-Fi encryption authentication, VPN, IPv6 support, VoLTE, DMZ, SSID, Guest SSID, Port Forwarding, Watchdog Service, DHCP settings, network selection, APN settings etc.
Firmware download	Huawei 5G CPE Pro Firmware	ZTE MC801 Firmware
Review	Huawei 5G CPE Pro Review	ZTE MC801 Review
Price/USD	699.00USD	799.00USD

Summary

From the table, we can see they have different chipsets which deceide they support different network mode: Huawei 5G CPE Pro support 5G NR dual mode: NSA/SA while ZTE MC801 supports only NSA mode. Huawei 5G CPE Pro has two variant models now, while ZTE MC801 has only one model now. Perhaps there will be more variant models available in near future.

Huawei 5G CPE Pro has two connectors like other Huawei 4G WiFi Routers, but ZTE MC801 doesn’t provide the connector for external antenna, which is not good for many users. Per our experience, many of 4G router users may need external antenna to get better signal and faster surfing speeds.

They both provide the WiFi 6 and this would be the mainstream for 5G wireless devices. Huawei 5G CPE Pro provide the APP management option by Huawei SmartHome APP, however, ZTE MC801 has no this option. According to our check, ZTE MC801 settings can only be done through a browser. And it provides PC and Mobile settings option, which means, users can do the setup through web browser from a cell phone.

The ZTE MC801 price is higher than that of Huawei 5G CPE Pro, perhaps because the Qualcomm chipset is more expensive than Huawei Balong chipset. One thing we have to mention is that the ZTE MC801 is much heavier than Huawei 5G CPE Pro. We suppose this is due to the complex heat radiation system in the router. Regarding the real performance of surfing speeds, we will take future test in near future.

Sourcing from https://www.4gltemall.com/blog/zte-mc801-vs-huawei-5g-cpe-pro/

ZTE MC801 5G Indoor WiFi Router Review

Last month, ZTE announced its 5G series products in Guangzhou at China Mobile 2019 Global Partner Conference, including the ZTE’s first industrial 5G module ZM9000 and its first 5G indoor CPE MC801. Now we get the ZTE 5G CPE MC801 and we will check more details about this new 5G WiFi CPE.

ZTE MC801 5G Router Appearance and Design
From the first glance, you may not recognize the ZTE MC801 is a 5G wireless router. It looks more like a humidifier or an air cleaner. The design looks cool in white color. With its unique design, the runway-type streamline design ZTE MC801 won iF Design Award 2019. And it is also the industry’s smallest commercial 5G gateway router.

ZTE 5G indoor router also has superior heat dissipation capacity than the previous generation. With vertical chimney air duct design, aerodynamic self-accelerating heat dissipation, and built-in custom powerful radiator, it can increase heat dissipation efficiency by 10%.

On the front, there are seven indicators available under the ZTE logo, which can indicate the status of Network, SIM Card, WiFi and Power. On the back of the body, ZTE MC801 provides dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, a flexible connection of various types of wired devices, providing stable, high-speed, low-latency 5G network services for industrial applications. One of the GE ports is for both WAN and LAN. Under the GE Ports, one RJ11 telephone port is provide with the power plug port.

Like the competitor Huawei 5G CPE Pro, the ZTE MC801A router locates the SIM card slot at the bottom with the power on/off button. The model number ZTE MC801 and other information are also on the bottom label, including the model number MC801, IMEI Number, WLAN SSID & WiFi Key, Management IP address(192.168.0.1) & log in password, Made in China and manufacturer company. However, there is no connector for external 5G antenna in the ZTE MC801A Router.

ZTE MC801 5G indoor router Specifications

Powered on Qualcomm Snapdragon X50, it supports 100MHz ultra-wide bandwidth and max downlink rate of 2.8Gbps which enables consumers to enjoy ultra-fast 5G networks. While the competitor Huawei 5G CPE Pro supporting 5G SA/NSA dual-mode, the ZTE 5G router MC801 supports only NSA mode. It supports 5G NR bands on Sub6G n41, n77, n78, n79 with 4G LTE network compatible backward with support of LTE Cat20. ZTE MC801 5G CPE can provide dual-mode WiFi 2.4GHz and 5GHz with 4 x 4 MIMO technology. One of the hot features is supporting Wi-Fi 6 technology (802.11ax), and allowing a maximum of 128 Wi-Fi users to access the 5G network at the same time.

ZTE MC801 User Manual and Datasheet

Since ZTE MC801 router is recently announced, ZTE didn’t provide the source to download the user manual and datasheet. We suppose they will be available for download soon.

ZTE MC801 5G CPE Price and Availability

Here now ZTE MC801 5G CPE is available for buy in some online stores such as www.4gltemall.com . And the price is 799.00USD. Many of the latest 5G terminals are at this price range. Before you buy this 5G router, you’d better check whether 5G coverage is available at your location and whether the ZTE MC801 supports the available 5G frequency bands, and then buy it if it suits.
Huawei Released a New 5G Router - 5G CPE Pro 2

A couple of days ago, Huawei launched Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 - the next generation of smart router in the 5G Series Huawei CPE Pro. The new router supports a variety of 5G frequency bands, which is more than any other similar 5G router on the market. The router offers innovative 5G Super Uplink technology and Wi-Fi 6 standard and has been designed with a compact design that is 30 percent smaller than its predecessors Huawei 5G CPE Pro. The unit's features are a breakthrough for the market and are expected to have further impact on, for example, mobile broadband, HD live broadcasting, video conferencing and telemedicine.

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 Specifications

The HUAWEI 5G CPE Pro 2 carries the cutting-edge 7 nm Balong 5000 chipset that comes with dramatically enhanced capabilities, and offers support for both 5G NSA and 5G SA networking. The Balong 5000 is the first chipset in its series to support 200 MHz bandwidth and carrier aggregation technology, doubling theoretical 5G peak download speed over that on the first-gen CPE Pro, to a staggering 3.6 Gbps.

In addition to inheriting the four 5G TDD frequency bands (n41 / n77 / n78 / n79) which are already supported by the first-gen CPE Pro, the Huawei CPE Pro 2 has added support for seven more 5G FDD frequency bands (n1 / n3 / N5 / N7 / N28 / N38 / N40). This expanded range transcends the capabilities of other 5G devices, fully meeting the needs of global operators.

Up to this point, 5G coverage has been hampered by an inherent flaw. Although the TDD bands provide for fast connections, their coverage area is rather small. Conversely, FDD bands feature broad coverage, but low bandwidth and thus limited speeds. As a remedy, Huawei has developed its "5G Super Uplink" technology. 5G Super Uplink fully leverages the advantages of TDD and FDD, which are complementary to each other in high and low frequencies, as well as time and frequency domains, boosting uplink speed and coverage to new and unforeseen heights. Therefore, services that are highly dependent on uplink performance, such as HD live broadcasting, telemedicine, and video conferencing, are expected to receive a shot in the arm with the widespread rollout of 5G Super Uplink technology.

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 - Supporting WiFi-6+ technology

The HUAWEI 5G CPE is fully compliant with the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, which is tailored to facilitate optimal 5G high coverage. The HUAWEI 5G CPE Pro 2 is capable of connecting with up to 128 devices, and supports MU-MIMO technology and concurrent transmission with multiple devices, as well as exclusive dynamic narrow bandwidth technology that can bolster a Wi-Fi 6-supported Huawei mobile phone with scorching data speeds and broadened Wi-Fi coverage.

The HUAWEI 5G CPE Pro 2, which is one third smaller than its predecessor, adopts new silent cooling fans that are capable of dynamically adjusting their operating speed to account for the current temperature. Running at just 30 dB, 10 dB lower than the normal ambient noise level, fans are far quieter as well, while improving cooling efficiency by 50 per cent and reducing the router's surface temperature by 5 ° C. Reinforced by an effortlessly efficient heat dissipation system, the HUAWEI 5G CPE Pro 2 is equipped to handle the high loads associated with continuous 5G operation.

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 Price and availability

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 will be available on the market later this spring. Regarding the retail price of Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2, Huawei didn’t announce in the debut. We will update the price once it’s available to buy.
Huawei Released a 5G Portable Mobile Wi-Fi Router

February 24, 2019, for the Chinese corporation Huawei is one of the most important days in its history, because it presented to the public not only a revolutionary smart phone with a collapsible case and a flexible screen, but also many other new products, which list included a portable 5G Mobile Wi-Fi. This Huawei 5G mobile WiFi has become the first commercial product on the market that is capable of developing a tremendous speed when connected to fifth-generation networks.

Due to the fact that the Huawei 5G Mobile Wi-Fi router incorporates the Balong 5000 chipset modem, the maximum data transfer rate can reach 4.6 Gbit/s, which is simply a huge value. At the same time, the new product supports Wi-Fi networks of the Hex generation (ax), using which the data exchange rate within the network reaches 4.8 Gbit/s. Due to this, a file of 1 GB could be downloaded in just 3 seconds, that is, almost incredible on current 4G LTE networks.

Due to the support of HiLink technology based on Wi-Fi 6 (ax), the owners of a new portable router from Huawei can exchange any data with several devices within the network as much as four times faster than using Wi-Fi 5 (ac). And the Huawei 5G router is configured with a large battery 8000 mAh, so it can provide about 7 hours of working time in the 5G network at the highest speed. When using 3G and 4G LTE networks, this working time could increase by 2 - 3 times.

The Huawei 5G Mobile Wi-Fi portable router supports Qi fast charging technology and can also be used as a stationary access point - to do this, you need to connect the charger to it via the USB Type-C connector. The manufacturer also provided connectors for external antennas in the novelty, and also introduced a touch screen that allows you to control various features of routers without having to enter the admin panel through a third-party device.

The official price of Huawei 5G mobile WiFi hotspot is not known yet, but it is worth waiting for the price. In addition to a portable router, the manufacturer will also introduce a stationary model Huawei 5G CPE Pro for use at home or in the office, as well as a router Huawei 5G CPE Win, which can be used in open spaces, because its case is protected from water and dust according to IP65. Earlier, Huawei Mate X was officially unveiled - the best folding smartphone, but at a high price.