5G is now available across the country! Popular network carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, claim it to be the best, fastest, and strongest network yet, all you need to jump on the bandwagon is a smartphone that supports 5G.
But in reality, the grass isn’t as green as they portray in advertisements. Verizon and AT&T’s nationwide 5G networks are slow, and a good connection on Verizon’s network is hard to find.
All of this may change over the next two years as network companies promise big speed boosts and a smoother experience, especially for people who already own 5G phones.
One of the most revolutionary 5G features comes from new frequencies known as the C-band that were auctioned off to Verizon AT&T and a few other cable companies for more than $80 billion. Although the details haven’t been made public yet, it is claimed that this will help improve 5G speed and coverage by late 2021.
Some of the very first official C-band phones include the Samsung Galaxy S21 series and the iPhone 12 series. Other flagships that are expected to support C-band are the OnePlus 9 series.
If you’re already using T-Mobile, any current phone will support their upcoming 5G updates throughout this year. For AT&T and Verizon you’ll need a phone that supports C-band to enjoy the latest 5G speeds.
Here are some of the phone you can consider investing in:
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Screen Size: 6.7 inches
Screen Resolution: 3,200 by 1,440 pixels
Operating System’: Android 10
Dimensions: 5.97 by 2.72 by 0.31 inches
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Camera Resolution (Rear; Front-Facing): 12MP, 64MP, 12MP; 10MP
Battery Life (As Tested): 11 hours, 0 minutes (Wi-Fi video streaming)
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Screen Size: 5.4 inches
Screen Resolution: 2,340 by 1,080 pixels
Operating System’: iOS 14
Dimensions: 5.18 by 2.53 by .29 inches
CPU: Apple A14
Camera Resolution (Rear; Front-Facing): 12MP, 12MP; 12MP
Battery Life (As Tested): 10 hours, 37 minutes
OnePlus 8
Screen Size: 6.55 inches
Screen Resolution: 1,080 by 2,400 pixels
Operating System’: Android 10
Dimensions: 6.3 by 2.86 by 0.3 inches
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Camera Resolution (Rear; Front-Facing): 48MP, 16MP, 2MP; 16MP
Battery Life (As Tested): 11 hours, 18 minutes (Wi-Fi video streaming)
