Breaking 5G speed records, Samsung gains 5.23Gbps by combining 4G LTE and 5GmmWave
On March 3, 2021, Samsung announced that it gained a breakthrough in 5G data speeds using E-UTRAN New Radio Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) technology. The EN-DC technology enables mobile operators to boost 5G speeds and coverage by leveraging a 4G network.
In contrast, the company successfully combined 40MHz of 4G frequency and 800MHz of 5G frequency of mmWave, in a demonstration carried out in Samsung’s lab in Korea and achieved 5.23Gbps in data speeds to a single device. The successful demonstration presents a blueprint for bringing a rapid, stable, and effective path to the 5G service.
In the demonstration, Samsung used its commercial end-to-end solutions, including equipment and network products. These include Samsung Galaxy S20+ smartphones, 4G radio, 5G radio (compact macro), and 4G/5G universal core.
The EN-DC technology allows operators to combine 4G and 5G to maximize the benefits of both networks to deliver enhanced coverage, speeds, and reliability. Besides, it leveraged carrier aggregation which combines multiple channels of the spectrum to gain greater efficiencies and boost data speeds over a wireless network.
“This reinforces our commitment to delivering the best possible 5G solutions to our customers and our ongoing support to help mobile operators accelerate the benefits of 5G services to their users,” said Ji-Yun Seol, Vice President, and Head of Air Technology Group, Networks Business at Samsung.
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This achievement is based on Samsung’s years of research on 5G and the company’s firm commitment to enhancing the network experience of each user. Beginning in 2018, Samsung has begun to demonstrate the capabilities of 5G, which is the first gigabit 5G New Radio (NR) data connection (link) with a speed exceeding 1.7Gbps.
In 2019, Samsung broke its record, reaching a data speed of 2.65Gbps, and subsequently reached a speed of 4.3Gbps in a demonstration in 2020. Today, Samsung has reached a data speed of 5.23Gbps, using a flexible new method in EN-DC technology to overcome another obstacle.
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Ed Gubbins, Principal Analyst at GlobalData said – “Mobile operators need to make the most of their finite spectrum assets in order to ensure user experiences that deliver the full value of 5G. “This achievement showcases Samsung’s distinguishing ability to leverage an end-to-end portfolio and broad expertise that spans core, RAN and devices to help operators maximize the return on their 5G investments.”
Samsung could shift its investment from the EV battery business in the US. The company plans to adjust its investment in ESS from EVs due to a sluggish market. The move comes after low demand for EVs, particularly bikes, and growing demand for ESS.
TheElec reports that Samsung eyeing the growing demand for ESS (energy storage systems) in the US. North America’s largest power company NextEra Energy could be awarding Samsung with a potential 1 trillion won ESS order.
Samsung is investing in converting its EV battery pack production line in Michigan, US. The electric bike battery pack line will be dismantled and converted for ESS use. The investment is expected to begin as early as the fourth quarter.
- The ESS battery pack line will be located in Factory 1, where a battery pack line for Harley-Davidson is currently in operation.
- Factory 2 primarily produces battery packs for Stellantis PHEVs, such as the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe.
The Korean tech giant is pursuing a 1 trillion won order for ESS batteries from NextEra Energy. The order is estimated to be around 5GWh. The company has started accelerating its penetration into the ESS market since last year with its Battery Box.
Samsung is exploring advanced sensor-shift image stabilization (OIS) camera tech for future Galaxy phones. The company recently filed a patent application related to image stabilization technology for mobile devices in South Korea.
The latest Samsung patent suggests work on the sensor-shift image stabilization (OIS) camera is underway. However, Apple iPhone-like sensor shift camera tech is far from arriving on Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones.
The patent entitled “Actuator for optical image stabilization and camera module including the same” describes how less force is required to stabilize the sensor itself. This allows for a more precise correction of the sensor position.
The patent document shows that Samsung is continuing to develop its ideas and methods for sensor-shift image stabilization. The absence of such cameras is not a sign that the company has abandoned the idea.
Samsung has been working on sensor-shift image stabilization for years. The company aims to upgrade the Galaxy camera capabilities in the future. The sensor-shift stabilization offers a sharper image by moving the camera sensor.
Previously, patents related to sensor-shift telephoto camera surfaced. However, the Korean tech giant hasn’t commercialized the technology. The patent was published recently, but doesn’t mean we will be seeing this upgrade in the Galaxy S25 series.
The development suggests that Samsung won’t include it on Galaxies till an advanced variant evolves. As the exploration continues, sensor-shift OIS feature remains in hope for the future of Galaxy smartphone segment.
Samsung officially confirmed its teaming up with Qualcomm and Google for XR devices. Now, Qualcomm CEO revealed that the company is working with Samsung and Google to develop mixed-reality smart glasses.
According to the info, Samsung is working on portable mixed-reality smart glasses in collaboration with Qualcomm. Not XR headset, the company’s first extended reality product could be smart glasses with AI for new experiences.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon shared new details about Samsung’s upcoming XR product. In an interview to CNBC, Amon confirmed the collab with Samsung will result in “a new product” that offers “new experiences.”
Beyond that, he hinted that this product will likely be a pair of XR smart glasses, not a headset. Just opposite to Apple’s approach, Samsung and Qualcomm aimed to create XR smart glasses that would be portable and easy to carry around.
“I want everyone who has a phone to go buy companion glasses to go along with it,” Amon said. “We need to reach a point where wearing smart glasses feels no different from wearing regular glasses or sunglasses. Only then can we achieve true scale,” he added.
The XR smart glasses could debut later this year, featuring artificial intelligence. Samsung and Qualcomm reportedly aiming to make XR glasses mainstream, while Google could support them with optimized software.
Following the trend, the XR smart glasses could pack on-device AI capabilities. Some AI features will run directly on the device, others on the phone, and certain tasks will require cloud processing – unlocking “a whole new set of experiences.”
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