List of UWB-enabled mobile devices

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Ultra-wideband (UWB, ultra wideband, ultra-wide band and ultraband) is a radio technology that can use a very low energy level for short-range, high-bandwidth communications over a large portion of the radio spectrum. The following is a list of devices that support the technology from various UWB silicon providers.[1][2]

Smartphones, foldables, & tablets[edit]

Brand Device name Platform Release date Availability UWB Controller
Apple iPhone 11 iOS 2019 September All models Apple U1
iPhone 12 2020 October All models Apple U1
iPhone 13 2021 September All models Apple U1
iPhone 14 2022 September/October All models Apple U1
iPhone 15 2023 September All models Apple U2
Google Pixel 6 Android 2021 October Pro model only[3] Qorvo DW3720[4]
Pixel 7 2022 October Pro model only[5]
Pixel 8 2023 October Pro model only[6]
Pixel Fold 2023 June All models[7]
Pixel Tablet 2023 June All models[8]
Samsung Galaxy Note20 2020 August Ultra model only[9] NXP SR100T
Galaxy S21 2021 January Plus (+) and Ultra models only[10] NXP SR100T
Galaxy S22 2022 February Plus (+) and Ultra models only[11]
Galaxy S23 2023 February Plus (+) and Ultra models only
Galaxy S24 2024 January Plus (+) and Ultra models only
Galaxy Z Fold2 2020 September NXP SR100T
Galaxy Z Fold3 2021 August NXP SR100T
Galaxy Z Fold4 2022 August
Galaxy Z Fold5 2023 August
Xiaomi MIX4 2021 September NXP SR100T

Smartwatches[edit]

Brand Device name Platform Release date UWB Controller
Apple Watch Series 6 watchOS September 2020 Apple U1
Watch Series 7 October 2021
Watch Series 8 September 2022
Watch Series 9 September 2023 Apple U2
Watch Ultra September 2022 Apple U1
Watch Ultra 2 September 2023 Apple U2

IoT devices[edit]

Brand Device name Compatible platform(s) Release date Availability UWB Controller
Apple HomePod Mini iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 or later November 2020 Apple U1
HomePod (2nd generation) January 2023 Apple U1[12]
AirTag iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 or later April 2021 Apple U1[13]
AirPods Pro 2 iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 or later September 2022 Case only Apple U1
AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C version) September 2023 Apple U1
Google Pixel Buds Pro Android 12 and later October 2023 Case only
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag OneUI 3 (Android 11) or later April 2021 Plus (+) model only[14]
Galaxy SmartTag 2 October 2023
Galaxy Buds Pro 2 August 2022 Case only

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Secure Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | NXP Semiconductors". www.nxp.com. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  2. ^ "Ultra-Wideband (UWB) IC and modules | Qorvo". www.qorvo.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  3. ^ "Pixel 6 Pro". Google Store. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  4. ^ "First Google smartphone to feature UWB technology". Qorvo Newsroom. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  5. ^ "Pixel phone hardware tech specs - Pixel Phone Help". support.google.com. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  6. ^ Bradshaw, Kyle (2023-08-30). "Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro appear at FCC ahead of launch". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  7. ^ "Pixel Fold Tech Specs & Screen Size - Google Store". store.google.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  8. ^ "Pixel Tablet Technical Specs - Google Store". store.google.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  9. ^ "Specs | Galaxy Note 20 5G & Note 20 Ultra 5G | Samsung US". Samsung Electronics America. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  10. ^ "Specs | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs S21+ 5G vs S21 Ultra 5G". The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  11. ^ "Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra". The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
  12. ^ "HomePod (2nd generation) - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  13. ^ "Apple introduces AirTag". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  14. ^ "[Update] Introducing the New Galaxy SmartTag+: The Smart Way to Find Lost Items". Samsung US Newsroom. 2021-04-08. Retrieved 2021-10-20.