Comparison between 3G Wi-Fi and Mi-Fi Dongles

Chinese device maker, Huawei in association with Reliance Communications (RCOM) launched its two Wi-Fi dongles, Huawei’s Mobi-Fi E5220 and Power-Fi E8231, both dongles has feature of connecting up to 10 devices, whether it may be smartphone or tablet or laptop, to share the Internet simultaneously.

The duo has also agreed to offer 2GB of free 3G data on these Huawei’s new 3G Wi-Fi dongles and 3G Mi-Fi dongles if buyer will activate these dongles with a Reliance SIM and dongle FRC. 3G Mi-Fi dongle Mobi-Fi E5220 costs Rs 4299 and 3G Wi-Fi dongle Power-Fi E8231 costs Rs 2999. Both may be purchased from Huawei’s website.

Key Features of 3G Mi-Fi dongle Mobi-Fi E5220

• HSPA+ 21.6 Mbps DL/ HSUPA 5.76 Mbps UL
• One Touch Connect and Quick Start
• Wi-Fi b/g/n for up to 10 Wi-Fi Devices
• 1150 mAh Battery With 4 Hours Working Time
• Supports Huawei Mobile Wi-fi App

Key Features 3G Wi-Fi dongle Power-Fi E8231

• HSPA+ 21.6 Mbps DL/ HSUPA 5.76 Mbps UL
• Works with Power Mains/Car Charger/Laptop
• Create Wi-Fi hotspot and connect upto 10 devices
• Supports Huawei Mobile Wi-Fi App
• Windows 8 compatibility, SMS and Plug & Play

Currently all major private mobile service provider offers 3G W-Fi dongles which connects up to 5 devices but this time Huawei dongle is offering facility of connecting 10 devices, making it more useful for small offices of joint families.

Wi-Fi dongles are normally comes without battery bank and is powered by power mains or USB chargers but Mi-Fi comes with a battery bank which facilitate the users to use Wi-Fi network on the go also.