{"id":88879,"date":"2020-10-14T09:40:06","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T06:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-5g-means-for-apples-iphone-12\/"},"modified":"2020-10-14T09:40:06","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T06:40:06","slug":"what-5g-means-for-apples-iphone-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-5g-means-for-apples-iphone-12\/","title":{"rendered":"#What 5G Means for Apple\u2019s iPhone 12"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f90ed15c86\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f90ed15c86\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-5g-means-for-apples-iphone-12\/#Which_iPhones_Have_5G\" >Which iPhones Have 5G?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-5g-means-for-apples-iphone-12\/#How_Fast_Is_5G\" >How Fast Is 5G?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-5g-means-for-apples-iphone-12\/#Will_5G_Drain_Your_iPhones_Battery\" >Will 5G Drain Your iPhone\u2019s Battery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-5g-means-for-apples-iphone-12\/#Where_Is_5G_Available\" >Where Is 5G Available?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-5g-means-for-apples-iphone-12\/#Will_You_Have_to_Pay_Extra_for_5G\" >Will You Have to Pay Extra for 5G?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-5g-means-for-apples-iphone-12\/#Should_You_Care_About_5G\" >Should You Care About 5G?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What 5G Means for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s iPhone 12&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_695531\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-695531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xiphone-12-colors.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.wNWs-o8-Jh.jpg\" alt=\"Apple iPhone 12 colors\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/iphone-12\/\">iPhone 12<\/a> models support 5G. While some Android phones support 5G, this is the first Apple is releasing phones that support 5G. So are ultra-fast speeds available everywhere? And what does 5G mean for battery life? We\u2019ll break it down.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_iPhones_Have_5G\"><\/span>Which iPhones Have 5G?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All iPhone 12 models support 5G. The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Max all include 5G support.<\/p>\n<p>Future iPhones will all likely support 5G, too. However, older iPhones like the iPhone 11, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and iPhone X do not support 5G. This feature requires new hardware inside the iPhone and cannot be added via a software update.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Fast_Is_5G\"><\/span>How Fast Is 5G?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5G speeds are more complicated than you think. That\u2019s because 5G includes multiple variants.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_695526\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-695526 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4.0-gbps.png.pagespeed.ce.hrL1IHHRnY.png\" alt=\"Apple's iPhone presentation showing 4.0 Gbps 5G speeds in &quot;ideal conditions&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"298\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The fastest, most-hyped version of 5G uses \u201cmillimeter wave\u201d (mmWave) <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> to deliver incredibly fast speeds. When someone says 5G can offer speeds of over 4.0 Gbps in \u201cideal conditions,\u201d they\u2019re talking about millimeter wave.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the problem: Millimeter wave technology is short range. In dense urban areas, it may be worth the investment to install the necessary amount of base stations for widespread coverage, and millimeter wave may deliver high speeds.<\/p>\n<p>But not everywhere covered by 5G will be covered by millimeter wave base stations. Smaller towns and the countryside would need many more base stations deployed closer together. Realistically, the cost of this deployment means 5G in most small towns, rural areas, and suburbs likely won\u2019t get close to the promised fastest speeds. They will get \u201csub-6\u201d 5G that is more similar to 4G LTE.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean 5G is bad. 5G adds additional mid-band spectrum that should extend somewhere faster service to rural areas covered by slower low-band service under 4G LTE. 5G should make cellular data at current speeds more widespread and reliable.<\/p>\n<p>5G is an upgrade\u2014and it allows for very fast speeds in ideal circumstances with densely placed cellular base stations\u2014but those blazing-fast 5G speeds aren\u2019t about to appear everywhere throughout the entire country.<\/p>\n<p>Thers\u2019s another problem: In some cases, 5G networks have shown slower speeds than 4G LTE networks. In September 2020, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/information-technology\/2020\/09\/atts-current-5g-is-slower-than-4g-in-nearly-every-city-tested-by-pcmag\/\">a PCMag test<\/a> found that AT&amp;T\u2019s 5G network was slower than its 4G LTE network in nearly every city tested. This is a result of the way AT&amp;T has chosen to deploy 5G and can be fixed by cellular carriers\u2014but it shows how upgrading to 5G isn\u2019t necessarily an improvement in 2020.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Not All 5G Is Equal: Millimeter Wave, Low-Band, and Mid-Band Explained<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_5G_Drain_Your_iPhones_Battery\"><\/span>Will 5G Drain Your iPhone\u2019s Battery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_695527\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-695527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xlte.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.5tl1D0HmS8.png\" alt=\"An &quot;LTE&quot; logo from Apple's presentation\" width=\"650\" height=\"298\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One reason why iPhones likely haven\u2019t included 5G in the past\u2014in addition to the cellular carriers needing more time to build their 5G networks\u2014is that it can use more battery power.<\/p>\n<p>Apple says the iPhone\u2019s antennas will automatically switch between 4G LTE and 5G mode to save battery power. When your iPhone doesn\u2019t need 5G, it will use 4G LTE. When 5G speeds will help, your iPhone will switch to 5G. This is called \u201cSmart Data Mode.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We expect that Apple has waited for the technology to mature and you won\u2019t see iPhone battery life shrink due to 5G.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Is_5G_Available\"><\/span>Where Is 5G Available?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering where 5G service is available, you can check your cellular provider\u2019s website. For example, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/maps\/wireless-coverage.html\">AT&amp;T<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/business\/coverage\/5g-coverage-map\">T-Mobile<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/coverage-map\/\">Verizon<\/a> all have 5G coverage maps. You can zoom in and check the color-coded map to see what your cellular carrier reports is available in your area.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind that most maps just show where 5G is available. They often don\u2019t show where fast millimeter wave 5G is available. Most of the 5G coverage shown on the map will be mid-band and low-band 5G.<\/p>\n<p>Verizon is unusually transparent compared to other cellular carriers here. Verizon calls its 5G millimeter wave capability \u201c5G Ultra Wideband\u201d and displays areas that support 5G Ultra Wideband on its map. For example, if you look at Verizon\u2019s map of 5G coverage in Los Angeles, you\u2019ll see 5G Ultra Wideband (millimeter wave) available on some city blocks, but not throughout most of the city.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-695524 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/verizon-5g-in-la.png.pagespeed.ce.OteVI1w1iD.png\" alt=\"Verizon's map of 5G coverage in Los Angeles\" width=\"650\" height=\"415\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You may want to search for \u201cmillimeter wave 5G\u201d and the name of your cellular carrier or city to see if your carrier has announced whether it\u2019s available in your city.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_You_Have_to_Pay_Extra_for_5G\"><\/span>Will You Have to Pay Extra for 5G?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you definitely need a 5G phone to take advantage of 5G, you likely won\u2019t have to pay extra for 5G service. Cellular carriers are offering 5G service as part of their standard cellular plans.<\/p>\n<p>Verizon was planning on charging an extra $10 per month for access to the 5G network, but <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonearena.com\/news\/verizon-5g-service-surcharge-no-longer-coming-soon_id126679\">axed this plan<\/a> in August 2020. We aren\u2019t aware of any cellular carriers in the US that charge extra for 5G.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Care_About_5G\"><\/span>Should You Care About 5G?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the long term, 5G is an important upgrade. Cellular data can be much faster in dense urban areas and stadiums, for example. If millimeter wave base stations are deployed more widely, 5G could even transform your home internet connection. Speeds similar to 4G LTE should become more widespread and reliable even in less dense areas.<\/p>\n<p>In the short term, most people probably aren\u2019t near mmWave base stations enough to see those fast speeds. Worse yet, 5G networks need more time and may be slower than their 4G equivalents. Hopefully, the iPhone will be smart enough to use 4G LTE networks when they\u2019re faster than 5G ones.<\/p>\n<p>Apple\u2019s release of a 5G iPhone is an important step. 5G is the future, and cellular carriers will start getting even more serious about it with so many iPhone users taking advantage of it.<\/p>\n<p>But, at the end of 2020, is 5G a must-have? Well, not really. Not for most people.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>: All iPhone 12 models support 5G, and they all support millimeter wave (mmWave) technology. If you\u2019re upgrading to a new iPhone, you\u2019re getting 5G support, and those 5G networks will get better the longer you keep your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you\u2019re happy with your iPhone and you\u2019re thinking about upgrading just for 5G, we don\u2019t recommend it. 5G still needs more time before it\u2019s really valuable to most people.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, if you live in a dense urban area next to mmWave-capable base stations, maybe a 5G-capable iPhone would be a worthwhile upgrade! 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