Hey Questers!

We all use Wi-Fi daily—but did you know not all Wi-Fi is the same? 📶

Let’s simplify two major generations of Wi-Fi you see in today’s smartphones: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) vs Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).

📡 What is Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that lets your smartphone connect to the internet via a router—no cables needed.

Every few years, newer Wi-Fi standards are launched that bring:

• Faster speeds
• More stability
• Better handling of multiple devices

🔢 Wi-Fi Generations

• Wi-Fi GenTechnical NameMax Speed (Theoretical)Common In
• Wi-Fi 4802.11nUp to 600 MbpsOld phones, budget devices
• Wi-Fi 5802.11acUp to 3.5 GbpsMid-range & flagship phones (2016–2022)
• Wi-Fi 6802.11axUp to 9.6 GbpsLatest phones & routers
• Wi-Fi 6E802.11ax (6 GHz)Up to 9.6 Gbps + less congestionFlagships with new routers
• Wi-Fi 7802.11beUp to 46 Gbps (early stage)Future-ready phones & PCs

🆚 Wi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6

• FeatureWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
• SpeedFastFaster 🚀
• Band Support5 GHz only2.4 GHz + 5 GHz (and 6 GHz with 6E)
• Device HandlingLimitedBetter with many connected users
• LatencyModerateLower (ideal for gaming & streaming)
• Battery EfficiencyNormalImproved via Target Wake Time (TWT)
• SecurityWPA2WPA3 (more secure)

📱 Smartphone Relevance

• Wi-Fi 5 is still good enough for streaming, downloads & video calls
• Wi-Fi 6 is the future-proof choice, especially for:
• Competitive gaming
• Smart home setups
• Crowded networks (e.g. colleges, apartments)

📱 iQOO Example:

• iQOO Z6/Z7/Z9 → Mostly Wi-Fi 5
• iQOO 11 / iQOO 12 → Support Wi-Fi 6 or even Wi-Fi 6E

🧠 Real-Life Analogy

Wi-Fi 5 is like a smooth 4-lane highway.

Wi-Fi 6 is like a high-speed expressway with smart traffic lights and wider lanes—faster, smarter, and more reliable.

✅ Final Tip

If you're upgrading your router or phone, choose Wi-Fi 6 for a better long-term experience.

📍 Coming up in the final post #15/15: We explain SAR Value in smartphones — what it means, why it matters, and how to check yours.

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@iQOO Connect @Sunny Kumar