5G SA stands for 5G Standalone Access, it is a true 5G network. It involves a 5G core which is used to deliver a super fast and flexible network, ultra low latency, and low operational costs. The 5G SA network is independent of the 4G network. It is used at the network where 5G network has its dedicated 5G facilities which is used to provide enormous speed improvements and minimal network latency.
While 5G NR is “New Radio” access technology which is used for the air interface of the 5G network. All technical details related to 5G NR provided by the 3GPP specification 38 series. It offers high speed and more responsive communication between any two devices.
| 5G NR | 5G SA |
| 5G NR is a new radio access technology which is used for the air interface of the 5G network. | 5G SA is standalone technology. It is a real 5G network. It uses a 5G core which is used to deliver a superfast network. |
| 5G NR offers high speed data communication between two devices. | 5G SA network does not depend on 4G network. |
| 5G NR provides flexibility, scalability, and efficiency in terms of power usage and spectrum. | 5G SA offers ultra low latency and low operational costs. |