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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

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Brand Device name Platform Release date Availability Compatible asset tracking network UWB Controller
Apple iPhone 11 iOS 2019 September All models Apple's Find My 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
IPhone 16 2024 September All models Apple U2
Blackview BV8900 Pro[3] Android 2023 December[4] Blackview BV8900 Pro UWB tag GiantSemi GT1500[5]
Google Pixel 6 2021 October Pro model only[6] Google's Find My Device Qorvo DW3720[7]
Pixel 7 2022 October Pro model only[8]
Pixel 8 2023 October Pro model only[9] Qorvo QM35725
Pixel 9 2024 September Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold models only[10][11] Qorvo QM35725
Pixel Fold 2023 June All models[12]
Pixel Tablet 2023 June All models[13]
Huawei Mate XT 2024 September Harmony OS
Motorola Edge 50 2024 April Ultra model only[14] Google's Find My Device
NIO NIO Phone 2 2024 July SkyOS 2 Nio's vehicle operating system Qorvo UWB SoC
Samsung Galaxy Note20 2020 August Ultra model only[15] Samsung Find, Google's Find My Device NXP SR100T
Galaxy S21 2021 January Plus (+) and Ultra models only[16] NXP SR100T
Galaxy S22 2022 February Plus (+) and Ultra models only[17] NXP SR100T
Galaxy S23 2023 February Plus (+) and Ultra models only
Galaxy S24 2024 January Plus (+) and Ultra models only Qorvo QM35725
Galaxy Z Fold2 2020 September NXP SR100T
Galaxy Z Fold3 2021 August NXP SR100T
Galaxy Z Fold4 2022 August
Galaxy Z Fold5 2023 August
Galaxy Z Fold6 2024 July
Xiaomi MIX4 2021 September Google's Find My Device NXP SR100T[18]
Xiaomi Mix Flip Hyper OS 2024 July TBD

Smartwatches

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Brand Device name Platform Release date Compatible asset tracking network UWB Controller
Apple Watch Series 6 watchOS 2020 September Apple's Find My Apple U1
Watch Series 7 2021 October
Watch Series 8 2022 September
Watch Series 9 2023 September Apple U2
Watch Series 10 2024 September
Watch Ultra 2022 September Apple U1
Watch Ultra 2 2023 September Apple U2
Google Pixel Watch 3 Wear OS 2024 September Google's Find My Device [19]

IoT devices

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Brand Device name Compatible platform(s) Release date Availability Compatible asset tracking network UWB Controller
Apple HomePod Mini iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 or later 2020 November Apple's Find My Apple U1
HomePod (2nd generation) 2023 January Apple U1[20]
AirTag iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 or later 2021 April Apple U1[21]
AirPods Pro 2 iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 or later 2022 September Case only Apple U1
AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C version) 2023 September Apple U1
Motorola Moto Tag 2024 August Google's Find My Device[22] Qorvo DW3210
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag OneUI 3 (Android 11) or later 2021 April Plus (+) model only[23] Samsung Find NXP SR040
Galaxy SmartTag2 2023 October NXP SR040
Galaxy Buds2 Pro 2022 August
Blackview Blackview BV8900 Pro UWB tag[3] 2023 December[4] Blackview UWB app Giant Semi GT1500[24]

References

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  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. ^ a b "BV8900 Pro Specs - Blackview". www.blackview.hk. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  4. ^ a b The4 (2023-12-04). "Blackview BV8900 Pro Set to Launch, Featuring UWB and 10,000mAh Solid-state Battery". Blackview Official Store. Retrieved 2024-09-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Zanella, Giorgio (2024-02-15). "Blackview BV8900 Pro smartphone teardown". Technotrend. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  6. ^ "Pixel 6 Pro". Google Store. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  7. ^ "First Google smartphone to feature UWB technology". Qorvo Newsroom. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  8. ^ "Pixel phone hardware tech specs - Pixel Phone Help". support.google.com. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  9. ^ Bradshaw, Kyle (2023-08-30). "Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro appear at FCC ahead of launch". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  10. ^ "Tech Specs of Pixel 9 Pro & Pixel 9 Pro XL". Google Store. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  11. ^ "Pixel 9 Pro Fold Features and Specs". Google Store. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  12. ^ "Pixel Fold Tech Specs & Screen Size - Google Store". store.google.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  13. ^ "Pixel Tablet Technical Specs - Google Store". store.google.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  14. ^ valeriedecampo (2024-04-16). "Motorola's Official Global Blog | Motorola announces a new generation of edge family with an outstanding design and its most impressive camera, powered by moto AI". Motorola's Official Global Blog. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  15. ^ "Specs | Galaxy Note 20 5G & Note 20 Ultra 5G | Samsung US". Samsung Electronics America. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  16. ^ "Specs | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs S21+ 5G vs S21 Ultra 5G". The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  17. ^ "Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra". The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
  18. ^ "NXP Trimension™ Ultra-Wideband Technology Powers Xiaomi MIX4 Smartphone to Deliver New "Point to Connect" Smart Home Solution". www.nxp.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  19. ^ "Google Pixel Watch 3: bigger, brighter, fine-tuned for fitness". Google. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  20. ^ "HomePod (2nd generation) - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  21. ^ "Apple introduces AirTag". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  22. ^ Romero, Andrew (2024-06-25). "The Moto Tag is the first UWB tracker to join Google's Find My Device network". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  23. ^ "[Update] Introducing the New Galaxy SmartTag+: The Smart Way to Find Lost Items". Samsung US Newsroom. 2021-04-08. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  24. ^ Zanella, Giorgio (2024-02-13). "Blackview BV8900 Pro UWB tag teardown". Technotrend. Retrieved 2024-09-25.