Discussion Smartphones supporting Carrier aggregation

[RummaanKhan]

I am using Idea yellow SIM.

Idea TN sim IMS doesn't match with MH and MP CG even though they are Idea circle due to different IMS vendors used by Idea those days. This is the one of the reasons why we still didn't get VoWiFi too.

 

[RummaanKhan]

But AP, KL and KA my Yellow Idea sim VoLTE was stable no issues faced. Also if u have any rooted device can u check ur Idea sim AMBR using Network Signal Guru app

 

[kanagadeepan]

Off-topic:
Long long ago, once upon a time, Mah and MP+CG (along with KL) are Idea's great great leadership circles. That's why I bought Idea number in TN. I feel, that's a Bad Idea (pun unintended). Even in AP circle, VoLte disappears in some places. VoLte as a whole is implemented very poorly in VoId network.

ON-TOPIC:-
Friends in OnlyTech, I would suggest NOT to buy a new phone without 4x4 MIMO in coming days.. Since Govt has given E-band airwaves for backhaul, Airtel or even VoId (in their current and ex-leadership circles) may increase MU-MIMO sites. Better time for telecom users ahead, if you have got phones with minimum 3CA and 4x4 MIMO.

 

[TheAndroidFreak]

Thanks for the detailed lists @TheAndroidFreak and @RummaanKhan bros.

Thanks, will eagerly wait for your update. Phone is reaching me by Monday only. If this phone has eSim, then I will use VoId and Jio (eSim), along with microSD card.

Actually I have VoId sim with daily 1.5GB data and its valid till 23-Jan-2023. But since its speeds are too low, I rarely use it. It comes handy when I roam in Mah and MP+CG circles. Initially Jio and Airtel speeds were bad there and VoId only has usable speeds. But now, the situation is totally different, VoId speeds are inconsistent (but very good sometimes, but with huge pings) and Jio speeds are very much improved and Airtel also has reliable speeds. VoLte of VoId is NOT at all working in roaming in Mah and MP+CG circles. In AP also, VoId VoLte works like in 50% times and suddenly disappears. I am using Idea yellow SIM.

You will get atleast 35Mbps to max 80Mbps even if your phone is not having carrier aggregation in Maharashtra circle. Most sites are empty. MPCG same. I visit regularly Indore and Dewas. Sometimes speeds are capped. Sometimes are not. If CA is there, you will get far better speeds. I tried this with Moto Edge 20 Pro which has best ever CA combos. Unfortunately sold and bought Moto Edge 30 Pro. Bought One Plus 10T and sold due to 3CA only. But its enough. Performance is top notch. Even though Oxygen OS 13 is Color OS 13, its far better than Oxygen OS 12.1. Used for couple of weeks on Oppo Find X5 Pro. So looking forward to it next year with new phone.
Airtel is sh#t in Maharashtra to be honest in my personal experience. It continuously drains the battery due to switching between bands. Speeds are okayish. Jio is far far away from good. Lots of call drops.

About 4*4MIMO, once it's done, there is no need of 5G as well. Without 4*4MIMO, I am getting very fast speeds on Vi. I have already shared screenshots. With 4*4MIMO on 1-3-41, I will get more than 300Mbps. European version which has this, giving 400Mbps on Vi.
See this. Backup Jio number not recharged since months. Gets missed calls every now and then. What's the use of such operator when you
Miss important calls.

 

[TheAndroidFreak]

If this phone has eSim, then I will use VoId and Jio (eSim), along with microSD card.

Esim will only work with iPhones and Galaxies.

 

[TheAndroidFreak]

Seems all OnePlus phones which support N28 are also 28A ones seems they won't be able to use Jio's N28

Not getting what Kunal is getting. One Plus 8T is not having 3A-3A?

 

[RummaanKhan]

Not getting what Kunal is getting. One Plus 8T is not having 3A-3A?

It's not deployed Kunal got 5+3 CA only

 

[TheAndroidFreak]

It's not deployed Kunal got 5+3 CA only

OK. Does 8T have 3A-3A support? Anywhere else deployed? Srik from telegram group, have an access to 3+41 at his place in Andhra?

 

[TheAndroidFreak]

It's not deployed Kunal got 5+3 CA only

No upgradation yet at Maharashtra circle from both Jio and Airtel. But Jio deploying fiber in Pune everywhere. Vi has disabled CA everywhere in Pune. Band 41 speeds though. Vi Idea core sim. Sachin is right. Vi started capping speeds on Vodafone core prepaid to 40Mbps.

 

[TheAndroidFreak]

It's not deployed Kunal got 5+3 CA only

Vi VoLTE works in custom roms on your device?