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1. Introduction 5G NR fundamentally redesigned the user-plane architecture by introducing SDAP (Service Data Adaptation Protocol) above PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol). LTE used a bearer-based QoS model. 5G uses a flow-based QoS model. This single architectural shift explains: Why SDAP was introduced Why PDCP evolved Why 5G scales better than LTE How URLLC, slicing, and dual connectivity are supported This article provides: Deep architectural explanation LTE vs 5G com