The evolution from 4G to 5G marks a major leap in mobile communication technology. While 4G brought high-speed internet and support for multimedia services through LTE and WiMAX, 5G takes it further with ultra-high data rates, minimal latency, and massive connectivity for advanced applications like smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and IoT.
Difference Between 4G and 5G
| 4G Technology | 5G Technology |
|---|---|
| It stands for Fourth Generation technology | It stands for Fifth Generation technology |
| The maximum upload rate of 4G technology is 500 Mbps | While the maximum upload rate of 5G technology is 1.25 Gbps |
| The maximum download rate of 4G technology is 1 Gbps | While the maximum download rate of 5G technology is 2.5 Gbps. |
| The latency of 4G technology is about 50 ms | While the latency of 5G technology is about 1 ms |
| 4G offers CDMA | While 5G offers OFDM, BDMA |
| 4G can't differentiate between fixed and mobile devices | While 5G has the capability to differentiate between fixed and mobile devices. It uses cognitive radio techniques to identify each device and offer the most appropriate delivery channel. |
| 4G has the advantages of high speed handoffs, global mobility | While 5G has the advantages of extremely high speeds, low latency |
| 4G can be used for high speed applications, mobile TV, wearable devices | While 5G can be used for high resolution video streaming, remote control of vehicles, robots and medical procedures |