Oppo's LinkBoost Technology - Here's how it tackles issue of weak network signals

Oppo's LinkBoost Technology: According to Oppo, this technology reduces call drops by up to 24.6 per cent and an improvement of up to 80 per cent in video calls compared to other smartphones using the same chipset.

Call drop or poor call connection is a common problem faced by the majority of Indian mobile phone users. According to a survey by LocalCircles in 2023, 69 per cent of mobile users in India faced poor call connection and call drop issues every day. People face network issues because of poor network infrastructure, widespread weak signal areas, and a large proportion of abnormal network cells. 

What is LinkBoost Technology?

To tackle this problem of call drop, Oppo formed a team that has LinkBoost - a proprietary network optimisation technology that tackles the issue of weak network signals to provide smooth and stable connections. 

Devices that offer this technology?

Currently, LinkBoost Technology is available on the Reno11 Series and F25 Pro 5G smartphones.

How does LinkBoost work?

In terms of hardware, Oppo smartphones with LinkBoost adopt a 360-degree surround antenna design. In terms of software, it optimises operations over cellular frequency bands to improve the signal transmission power and reception capabilities. But that's not all as other technologies are also included in LinkBoost:

- AI network selection that recognises the user’s environment and intelligently switches between network cells. For instance, LinkBoost recognises when a user steps into the elevator and can quickly switch to the most potential network cell when they step out of the elevator to ensure a stable network quickly.

- Antenna power enhancement that improves antenna radiation efficiency and optimises signal strength via intelligent antenna tuning technology. The coverage frequency band is increased by 50 per cent by changing the antenna distribution, and the signal is optimised and strengthened by changing the switching method of the RF front-end and RF architecture; the transmission power is also enhanced for India’s 5G bands.

Benefits of LinkBoost Technology 

• WhatsApp video call recovery - moving in and out of a weaker signal area—showed an improvement of up to 80 per cent compared to devices with the same chipset.
   
• Up to 24.6 per cent fewer call drops in weak signal areas such as basements and underground garages in comparison to devices with the same chipset.