Yole Group provides a comprehensive review of UWB technologies, highlighting and comparing the solutions implemented in smartphones by leading companies, Apple (with their internal U2 module), Samsung (with SR200 solution from NXP) and Google (with DW35725 solution from Qorvo).

In the past, Yole Group conducted extensive analyses on numerous FEMs and components to provide insights into the RF market within specific flagship smartphones. Each Yole Group report focuses on a specific topic, whether it’s the evolution of a particular player, a specific technology or a comparison of flagship devices. This year, Yole Group pursues its investigation in this domain, offering various technical and cost comparisons of smartphone RFFEMs.

Today’s report, Ultra-Wideband Comparison 2024, delves into the technology and cost aspects related to UWB connectivity in consumer applications. It offers an overview of UWB technologies, comparing solutions for smartphones used by major companies such as Apple, Samsung and Google.

“With this new comparison report, we emphasize key distinctions and design choices. We have analyzed in-depth the NXP SR200 from Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, U2 (TMQE08) from iPhone 15 Pro Max, and Qorvo DW35725 from Google Pixel 8 Pro,” said Ihor Pershukov, Ph.D., technology  and cost analyst, RF at Yole Group.

By dissecting smartphones, Yole Group has determined the UWB solutions and subjected them to physical analyses. This involved examining packaging, sizes and technologies from a wide range of technical and economic options, offering a comprehensive view of the market. The report includes a detailed comparison of the technical specifications and costs associated with the modules used. This comprehensive reverse costing analysis offers insights and compares technological data, manufacturing expenses and retail prices of Ultra-Wideband solutions from NXP, Apple and Qorvo. These components are utilized in a range of smartphones and wearable devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, and Google Pixel 8 Pro, among others.