6Rx Smartphone Deployment Recommendations in 5G-NR

This technical report discusses the deployment recommendations for 6Rx smartphones in 5G-NR networks. It outlines the motivation for adopting 6Rx technology, emphasizing the need for improved network capacity and user experience, particularly for data-heavy applications like video streaming. The report details practical design considerations for implementing 6Rx, including antenna placement and the importance of antenna decorrelation to enhance spectral efficiency. It compares 4Rx and 6Rx smartphones, highlighting the performance benefits of 6Rx in terms of downlink (DL) capabilities and potential future enhancements. The document also addresses device and infrastructure requirements necessary for supporting 6Rx technology, including user equipment (UE) capability and gNB infrastructure needs. Additionally, it presents simulation results that demonstrate the expected improvements in user experience, coverage, and network capacity with the introduction of 6Rx smartphones. The report concludes with deployment recommendations to optimize the benefits of 6Rx technology.