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5G is rolling out in multiple countries around the world, and with that is increasing interest in the subject. With that is also a lot of confusion as telecom operators and carriers roll out with various branding to market their 5G services.
You will have come across terms like low-band, mid-band, C-band, and millimeter wave or mmWave, 5G Evolution, Ultra-wide band, and the like. We explain them all in this article.
What is 5G low-band?
5G low-band occupies a part of the electromagnetic spectrum below 4GHz and is closer to 4G, not just on the spectrum, but also in terms of capacity and speed. It is regarded as non-standalone (NSA). This is a basic version of 5G that is dependent on 4G LTE infrastructure. It is also referred to as sub-6GHz.
What is 5G mid-band?
5G mid-band is also known as C-band. It occupies frequency bands between 3.4GHz and 8GHz, and offers better speeds than 5G low-band. C-band is regarded as the sweet spot for deployment, as it offers a balance of coverage, capacity, and speed.
What is 5G mmWave?
5G millimeter-wave occupies radio frequency spectrum between 24GHz and 100GHz. This is a spectrum with very short wavelength, and delivers the fastest speeds possible. 5G mmWave is a standalone (SA) technology.
Millimeter wave (mmWave) is also the most susceptible to obstruction from physical objects, like walls, terrain, and the like. As such, rollout of 5G mmWave is more tasking, requiring a greater concentration of transmission equipment. That means, you need more equipment to cover a given area with mmWave than if you were deploying C-band or low-band.
What is 5G Ultra Wideband?
Ultra Wideband is a marketing term used by Verizon to classify its C-band and mmWave networks, which are standalone technology.
What is 5G Evolution?
5G Evolution is a misleading marketing term that AT&T calls its upgraded 4G network. In reality, it is not 5G at all.
What is AT&T’s 5G Plus?
5G Plus is what AT&T calls its C-band and mmWave 5G networks.
What is Extended Range 5G?
This is what T-Mobile calls its low-band 5G service.
What is Ultra Capacity 5G?
Ultra Capacity 5G, or 5G UC, is T-Mobile’s marketing name for its C-band and mmWave services.
In summary, lower frequency bands are more congested, cover much greater distances, but offer slower data speeds, while higher frequency bands cover much smaller areas but have more capacity and deliver much greater speeds. Low-band is the slowest, mid-band or C-band offers reasonable speeds, and millimeter wave (mmWave), which occupies the higher frequencies, delivers the fastest speeds.
Deployment
Naturally, low-band (sub-6GHz, NSA) technology was what the first 5G networks were deployed on, since they leveraged on existing 4G LTE infrastructure, and so were cheaper and faster to deploy. But the speed difference between sub-6GHz and LTE was not much. Carriers needed to deliver on the promise of greater speed and capacity.
Some carriers and networks then began to deploy millimeter wave (mmWave) in limited scopes to fulfil that promise. Elsewhere around the world, governments freed up the C-band, which had previously been deployed for other uses, including satellite communications, and made it available for 5G deployment. Mid-band/C-band has characteristics that makes it the ideal, balanced, deployment.
In the United States, it has been referred to as the saviour of 5G. Mid-band/C-band is now being used for 5G rollout in more and more countries around the world (including Nigeria ) and is likely to become the most popular form.
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The iPhone 13 Pro Max is the top smartphone from Apple released in September 2021. It features the best specs available in any iPhone till date, including much better battery life. The phone is available in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), and countries in the European Union (EU).
Welcome to our complete guide to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. On this page, we cover everything you need to know about this mobile device, including its specifications, price, release date, and more.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max – summary of specs
- OS: iOS 15
- Release Date: September 2021
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
- Display: 6.7-inch, 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
- Processor: Apple A15 Bionic
- Selfie Camera: 12 MP
- Rear camera: 12 MP quad lens
- RAM: 6 GB
- ROM: 1 TB
- Battery: 4352 mAh
- Specs
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Prices in US, UK, EU Is Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max a 5G phone? is Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max battery removable? Is Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max good for gaming? How much is Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max? Is iPhone 13 Pro Max waterproof? Can iPhone 13 Pro Max go underwater? Can iPhone 13 Pro Max charge wirelessly? Can iPhone 13 Pro Max charge other phones? Can iPhone 13 Pro Max reverse charge? What iPhone 13 Pro Max color is the best? Which iPhone 13 Pro Max colour is most popular? Does Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max have Google Play Store?
- MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
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Specs
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. CDMA 800 / 1900
- 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz. CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
- 4G mobile network bands : LTE.
- 5G mobile network bands : SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (depends on variant)
- SIM Type : Single and Dual (Nano-SIM + eSIM) options
- Software / OS : iOS 15
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm
- Weight : 238g
- Display : 6.7 inches (17.02 centimetres), 1284 x 2778 pixels, Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, Dolby Vision, OLED, Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating
- Colours : Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green.
- Physical Build : Glass front with Ceramic Shield, Textured matte glass back, stainless steel frame. IP68 dust/water-resistant (can be submerged up to 6 m for 30 mins)
Internal Hardware Specs
- Processor Type : 64-bit, 3.22 GHz Hexa-core
- Processor Name : Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
- Graphics Processor : Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
- RAM : 6 GB
- Internal Storage : 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
- External Storage : No.
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera : 12 MP main sensor + 12 MP telephoto lens + 12 MP ultrawide lens + ToF TOF 3D LiDAR depth sensor, autofocus, dual LED flash, 4k video, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera : 12 MP, fixed focus, Face ID Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio : No audio jack
- Loudspeaker : Stereo speakers
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : No.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : Yes.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : No.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : Yes.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Siri.
- Infra-red Sensor : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version : 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles : A2DP
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- USB : Lightning, USB 2.0.
- NFC : Yes; supporting Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity : Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 4352 mAh
- Battery Charging : 27W fast charging. USB Power Delivery 2.0.
- Wireless Charging : 15W MagSafe wireless charging. 7.5W Qi magnetic fast wireless charging.
- Reverse Charging : No.
- Model Version/Number : A2643, A2484, A2641, A2644, A2645
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced : September 2021
- Release Date : September 2021
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Prices in US, UK, EU
- United States of America (USA) : $1,099 (128 GB). $1,199 (256 GB). $1,299 (512 GB). $1,399 (1 TB).
- United Kingdom (UK) : from £999.00
- European Union (Germany, France, Belgium, etc): from €1,239
The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.
Is Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max a 5G phone?
Yes, it is a 5G smartphone. All models support sub‑6 GHz networks. mmWave support is available, depending on variant.
is Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max battery removable?
The battery is not removable.
Is Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max good for gaming?
iPhone 13 Pro Max has one of the most powerful processors and graphics processing units in the market today. It is an excellent gaming phone.
How much is Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The price of Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max in the USA starts from costs $1,099 for the 128 GB storage model.
Is iPhone 13 Pro Max waterproof?
It has an IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating, which means it can be submerged in up to 6 metres of water for up to 30 minutes.
Can iPhone 13 Pro Max go underwater?
Apple says it can – but only as deep as 6 metres, and for no longer than 30 minutes. Anything more than that, and you are on your own.
Can iPhone 13 Pro Max charge wirelessly?
Yes; it can. You can use a Qi wireless charger or a MagSafe wireless charger with it.
Can iPhone 13 Pro Max charge other phones?
No; it cannot. The specifications does not include reverse charging.
Can iPhone 13 Pro Max reverse charge?
The 13 Pro Max does not have reverse charging capability.
What iPhone 13 Pro Max color is the best?
This is a highly subjective matter, because people like different colours. We suggest you pick a colour that best express how you feel or that you feel happiest about. Or, if you like to go with the crowd, pick the most popular colour.
Which iPhone 13 Pro Max colour is most popular?
As far as the reports available are concerned, the most popular iPhone 13 Pro Max colour is Sierra Blue . We think it is lovely, too.
Does Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max have Google Play Store?
iPhones are not Android phones, and so do not support Google Play Store. They do have the Apple App Store, from which you can download software applications, including Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
Simply put, this is the best iPhone ever (and we are not saying it just because Apple says so). We know that is a marketing line that Apple uses all the time, and we don’t always buy it, but it is true this time. Besides being powerful, and sleek, and big, it is also the first iPhone to have excellent battery life. It is equipped with a 4352mAh battery that holds its own so well and gives the phone the kind of battery life that rivals some of the best in the market.
With the 13 Pro Max, you do not have to worry about carrying your charger or a power bank around with you any more. You easily get a full day of moderate use without stressing, and that is no small feat for an iPhone. This is the first iPhone model that we are recommending heartily, thanks to the excellent battery life. We are of the informed opinion that the iPhone 13 Pro Max is the best iPhone ever.
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specs of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions .
Review Rating
4.8/5.0
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