Forget 5G, we are switching to 5.5G, good news for Xiaomi users

5.5G, described as the next big step in mobile connection technologies, XiaomiThe competition is intensifying with the participation of . Xiaomi, following OPPO and Vivo, is preparing to switch to 5.5G technology, and these updates are expected to be rolled out over-the-air (OTA) to some devices soon. Especially models with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset are expected to pioneer this innovation. In tests conducted by Xiaomi, it is stated that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra model reaches speeds of up to 5132 Mbps with 5.5G connection.

5G-A, also known as 5.5G, serves as a bridge between existing 5G networks and future 6G. This new technology promises lower latency, improved positioning and better network reliability, in addition to delivering download speeds ten times faster than existing systems. It is stated that many smartphones with the latest chipsets such as Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300 can support this technology. After OPPO announced that it will offer full 5.5G support to the Find X7 series Vivo also announced the first list of compatible devices.

Forget 5G, we are switching to 5.5G, good news for Xiaomi users

XiaomiIt seems that ‘s innovations are not limited only to mobile devices, but also take ambitious steps in the field of connected vehicles. A patent application discovered by Tianyancha shows that the company is working on vehicle-to-satellite communication technology. It is thought that this technology could especially improve navigation and emergency response capabilities, but it is not yet clear whether these features will be integrated into Xiaomi’s current or future vehicle models.

About connected vehicles Xiaomi‘s breakthrough may herald a new era in the automotive industry. Chinese automaker Geely Holding is known to have launched low-orbit satellites that integrate communication, navigation and remote sensing for driverless vehicles. Geely aims to have 72 satellites in orbit by 2025, and this number is planned to increase to 240 in the future. These developments are considered as heralds of important innovations in both mobile connection technologies and connected vehicles.