5G vs LTE Advanced Pro: Key Differences Explained

This article dives into the comparison between 5G and LTE Advanced Pro, highlighting their key differences.

5G

  • Data Rate: Exceeds 10 Gbps
  • Frequency Range: 3 to 300 GHz
  • Bandwidth: Very high, 1 GHz or higher

LTE Advanced Pro

  • Data Rate: Greater than 3 Gbps
  • Number of Carriers: Up to 32 carriers, each with a 20MHz Bandwidth
  • Applications: Suitable for IoT (Internet of Things)
  • Integration: Can be seamlessly integrated with 5G

5G vs LTE Advanced Pro: A Detailed Comparison

Here’s a table summarizing the key differences:

Specifications5GLTE Advanced Pro
3GPP Standard Release3GPP Release 15 and Beyond3GPP Release 13 and beyond
Total carrier Bandwidth100MHz for gigabit backhaul, 500MHz for multi-gigabit backhaul640 MHz, aggregates up to 32 carriers (20MHz each)
Data rateAbout 10 GbpsMore than 3 Gbps
LatencyLess than 1ms round trip timeLess than 2ms round trip time, less than 1ms one way delay
Backward compatibility with current LTESupportedNot Supported
Control PlaneSame as LTESame as LTE
Frequency Spectrum450 MHz to 6 GHz3 to 6 GHz