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Wireless Tech Comparison

Cross-compare technical specifications between 3GPP Cellular (5G/LTE) and IEEE WiFi standards.

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Deep Technical Comparison

Technology StandardGenerationRelease / DateSystem ClassPrimary Scenarios
5G NR
5G
2019Rel-15/16/17
MOBILE

eMBB, URLLC, mMTC, Fixed Wireless, IoT

LTE
4G
2009Rel-8/9/10
MOBILE

Mobile Internet, Video Calling, Streaming

5G Architectural Edge

5G NR introduces several paradigm shifts compared to LTE, specifically in how it handles spectrum and latency.

Spectrum Flexibility

Massive bandwidth in FR2 (mmWave) for multi-gigabit throughput.

Ultra-Reliability

URLLC mode targeting sub-1ms latency for industrial robotics.

Massive IoT

Supports up to 1 million devices per square kilometer.

Network Slicing

Virtual end-to-end networks for specific SLA requirements.

WiFi 7 Evolution

WiFi 7 (Extremely High Throughput) leverages the 6GHz band to compete directly with 5G for indoor mission-critical apps.

4096-QAM

20% higher data rates by packing more bits into each signal.

Multi-Link Operation

Simultaneous data transfer across 2.4, 5, and 6GHz bands.

320MHz Channels

Double the bandwidth capacity for ultra-wide pipelines.

Puncturing

Improved efficiency by 'skipping' interference within a wide channel.

Standardization Authority

Calculations and comparison data derived from 3GPP TS 38.306 (5G NR), TS 36.306 (LTE), and IEEE 802.11be/ax working groups. Peak data rates are theoretical maximums and depend heavily on environmental conditions and hardware support.