T-Mobile 5G Note orders are live-Uses x55 Modem!

[TechBob]

T-Mobile has started preorders of the Note 10+ 5G. Same price as the Verizon model, but Verizon uses the first gen x50 modem. The specs on the order page confirm that this model uses the second generation x55 modem:

Qualcomm SM8150 + SDX55:

You might want to check out this article.
https://www.androidcentral.com/qualcomm-x50-vs-x55-modem-why-x55-so-important-5gs-future

 

[buzzy3970]

Nice trade in promo as well. 650 off trading in last years models is pretty good...

 

[jlangner]

I also noticed comes with Android 10 right out of the box: (Sorry if already mentioned)

"In addition to all the great features of the Samsung Galaxy Note10+, such as the large 6.8” QHD+ display, intelligent S Pen, and powerful battery, the new Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G will have the 5G-enabled modem and come with the new Android 10 OS out of the box"

https://www.t-mobile.com/devices/samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus-5g?icid=WMM_TMO_U_19NETWRK5G_4TSAA78ISFRCU5719035

 

[Willy_P]

I pre-ordered one this morning. Getting any 5G phone for $650 (plus tax), let alone a Note 10+, was an offer I couldn’t refuse.

 

[lyingfromyou]

I also noticed comes with Android 10 right out of the box: (Sorry if already mentioned)

"In addition to all the great features of the Samsung Galaxy Note10+, such as the large 6.8” QHD+ display, intelligent S Pen, and powerful battery, the new Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G will have the 5G-enabled modem and come with the new Android 10 OS out of the box"

https://www.t-mobile.com/devices/samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus-5g?icid=WMM_TMO_U_19NETWRK5G_4TSAA78ISFRCU5719035

That would mean T-Mobile should be ready to roll Android 10 to the rest of us..

The phones are almost identical

 

[Randy Ohio]

Can someone please answer a question? From what I read this T-Mobile version just works on the low band 600Mhz band, not the faster mid-range or milimeter wave, and is really only 20% faster than LTE? So when the real 5G rolls out, this will be incompatible with the faster technology? $1,300 for a phone with limited technology. Yes new chips, but headed to obsolescence already.

 

[Willy_P]

Can someone please answer a question? From what I read this T-Mobile version just works on the low band 600Mhz band, not the faster mid-range or milimeter wave, and is really only 20% faster than LTE? So when the real 5G rolls out, this will be incompatible with the faster technology? $1,300 for a phone with limited technology. Yes new chips, but headed to obsolescence already.

You're correct that the current T-Mobile 5G phones only work on the low 600MHz band. However, I live in a semi-rural area and it may be years before the faster mm wave 5G comes to my area. In the meantime, I want to be able to benefit from faster 4G and the low band 5G. If you live in a major metropolitan area, the current T-Mobile 5G phones may not be right for you.