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Huawei, now a leading player in the wireless field, has taken on significant responsibility in the 5G development process. The company is currently at a critical stage of 5G advancement. Its latest Mate 10 Pro, equipped with the Kirin 970 chip, supports peak speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps, showcasing its capabilities in delivering high-speed connectivity.
At the Huawei Mate 10 series launch event in Munich, Germany, a video titled “The Fastest Mobile + Fastest Network†generated a lot of interest. It demonstrated how the Mate 10 Pro, used on EE’s live network at Wembley Stadium in the UK, achieved a peak rate of 970 Mbps. This not only highlighted the device's powerful data connectivity but also emphasized how 4.5G significantly enhances the user experience.
“4.5G offers two key advantages,†said Huawei’s wireless network R&D president during a media exchange. “First, it meets the current demand for improved user experience before the full arrival of 5G, which still requires time for standardization, industrial maturity, and large-scale deployment. Second, it lays the groundwork for the future. By 2025, there will be over 100 billion connected devices globally. To support this digital transformation, operators must build their teams, ecosystems, and commercial capabilities now. Thus, 4.5G will coexist with 5G for a long time, and Huawei aims to help operators sustain their business success.â€
One of the key features of 4.5G is 4T4R technology, which serves as a starting point for 5G networks. As mobile phone designs become more similar, network performance is becoming a key differentiator. Leading manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi have also introduced 4x4 MIMO support in their flagship models.
From a consumer perspective, 4x4 MIMO can double download speeds. For example, in areas with weak coverage, a phone with 2 receiving antennas may only support 720P video, while one with 4 antennas can handle 1080P. In gaming or real-time applications like grabbing red packets, higher speed and lower latency provide a competitive edge.
On the network side, 4x4 MIMO corresponds to 4T4R, a crucial feature in 4.5G that marks the beginning of 5G evolution. Many global operators consider 4T4R an essential part of network development. As of July this year, Huawei has deployed 68 4T4R networks for operators, and the technology has been tested in live networks, such as at Wembley Stadium.
Spectrum efficiency is a major focus in improving network capacity. 4T4R boosts downlink capacity by 1.2–1.8 times and uplink by 1.25 times, supporting high-demand scenarios like outdoor hotspots, large venues, and homes. Operators deploying 4T4R see improvements from cell center to edge, and from peak to average performance, ensuring a seamless high-speed experience for users.
In Turkey, Turkcell saw a 97% increase in data revenue after deploying 4.5G with Huawei. Similarly, in Thailand, True Move, with Huawei’s 4T4R network, experienced a 20% increase in throughput and a 20% rise in stock price, becoming the country’s second-largest operator.
This year marks rapid growth in the 4T4R industry. Chips from HiSilicon, Qualcomm, and Intel already support 4x4 MIMO, and more phone brands are adopting it as a standard. With both network and terminal readiness, 4T4R is set to deliver a better user experience.
Behind the 4.5G commercial success lies Huawei’s entrepreneurial spirit. Since 2014, Huawei proposed the 4.5G concept, released a business blueprint in 2015, and worked with operators worldwide to launch 4.5G networks. Despite challenges, Huawei has driven standardization, matured technologies, and fostered industry collaboration.
4.5G is not the end; it continues to evolve through 3GPP R15/R16 and will coexist with 5G for years. Huawei believes that by preparing now, operators can lead in the 5G era.
Looking ahead, the future network must be multi-frequency, multi-mode, and multi-standard. Huawei emphasizes that operators need to prepare for 5G in terms of user experience, network architecture, and business growth. Technologies like 4T4R and Massive MIMO can already achieve Gbps speeds today.
Huawei also introduced the concept of a "full-service minimalist network," designed to support IoT, VoLTE, and other services over LTE. This approach focuses on cloud-based architecture, simplified site design, and AI-driven operations, ensuring a smooth transition to 5G.