OnePlus 10 Pro is now on Verizon 5G - but is it the one you want?

Date:
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:02 +0000

Description:
The OnePlus 10 Pro runs on the C-Band, but can't run on the new mmWave spectrum

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The new OnePlus 10 Pro 5G smartphone recently went on sale in the United States and now has official certification to work on Verizons 5G network. Up until now, the device was exclusive to T-Mobile in the US.

Under Verizons 5G network, you can expect fast speeds for uploading pictures and videos, even in places with low bandwidth. It can also mean, depending on 5G coverage in your area, a more stable connection and fewer random drops in quality

However, it appears that the phone will not be able to take full advantage of Verizons two 5G standards. A Verizon representative told TechRadar that the smartphone does not support the mmWave spectrum, only the C-Band. Lightning-fast speeds

According to Verizon , the C-Band is their mid-tier spectrum with speeds up
to a gigabit and its available across a wider geographical area. The
frequency can even penetrate buildings so you never lose those impressive speeds inside a building or tunnel.

The mmWave (millimeter wave) spectrum is even faster as it has frequencies between 28 and 39GHz with almost no lag. But the signal doesnt go very far
and it cant enter buildings like lower frequencies.

Think of the C-Band as the Goldilocks standard in that its just right. It has fast enough speeds with a much wider range. Plus, this loss wont really
affect a lot of people as a report from 2021 by Opensignal revealed that only 0.5 percent of Verizon customers utilize mmWave.

Why mmWave isnt supported could be because of hardware limitations. The 10
Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and up to 12GB of RAM. Youd expect the 10 Pro to have high-performance benchmarks, but it really doesnt.

Its actually slower than its predecessor , the OnePlus 9. In exchange, the 10 Pro is better optimized for AI and battery so the power needed for the mmWave was possibly throttled for other usage. Supporting programs

Alongside the 5G certification, the OnePlus 10 Pro is also a part of Verizons Bring Your Own Device program. If you bought the phone from a different retailer or T-Mobile, you use this program to switch carriers. There, you select which phone plan youd like.

And if you sign up for the unlimited plan, youll get a $500 gift card.



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/oneplus-10-pro-is-now-on-verizon-5g-but-maybe-n ot-the-one-you-want/


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