India has reserved a frequency band of 3300 MHz-3600 MHz for the 5G network. The N77 and N78 5G bands operate within the 3200MHz to 4200MHz range . However, Indian telecom operators want smartphone manufacturers to support all global 5G bands.
Read moreWill OnePlus Nord get more 5G bands?
On 16th Dec 2020, Cabinet of India approves Auction of 5G spectrum in 700, 800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2300 & 2500 MHz frequency bands only. 5G will be deployed in these bands in India. OnePlus Nord (Indian Variant) only supports N78 Band, which is based on 3500 MHz. 5G in Nord will NOT work in India .
Read moreIs it possible to add 5G bands via OTA update?
Also, the company notes that it is not possible to add additional 5G bands via future OTA software updates . Hence, if the carriers in India don’t adopt either of these bands, then OnePlus 9 series users won’t be able to use 5G in the country even though the handsets are marketed as 5G ready.11 May 2021
Read moreHow many 5G bands are in 9R?
4500mAh NetworkTechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 21004G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 465G bands78 SA/NSASpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5GOnePlus 9R – Full phone specifications – GSMArena.com www.gsmarena.com › oneplus_9r-10807
Read moreDoes OnePlus 9R supports dual 5G?
The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro support only two 5G bands while the OnePlus 9R supports just one 5G band in India . OnePlus recently revealed that the OnePlus 9 series smartphones in India will not get support for more 5G bands with a software update in the future.13 May 2021
Read moreHow many 5G bands OnePlus 9 support?
For reference, in the US, the OnePlus 9 Pro supports the n1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 bands. … Device5G bandsOnePlus 9n78, n41OnePlus 9Rn78OnePlus Nordn78OnePlus Nord CETBAWhy the OnePlus 9 series does not support many 5G bands in India www.techradar.com › news › oneplus-9-series-5g-debacle-explained
Read moreWill N78 5G band work in India?
N77 and N78 bands operate within 3200 MHz to 4200 MHz frequency range. For now, India has earmarked 3300-3600 MHZ bands for 5G . … Madhav Sheth, chief executive officer of Realme India, said his brand was ensuring C-band support, including N77 and N78, across its 5G portfolio along with various other 5G bands.
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