5G phone: which one to choose?

With the arrival of 5G, those who wish to benefit from an even more powerful and faster network will have to make some adjustments. Indeed, several changes are to be taken into account such as the fact that a 5G compatible plan is necessary, but this is also the case for the telephone. Indeed, not all smartphones are equipped to capture 5G. So what exactly is 5G and which 5G phones are compatible? Explanations!

5G, what is it?

Before mentioning what 5G phone it may be worth choosing, it is worth remembering what 5G is. 5G is the fifth generation of mobile network and it has been available in some cities in France since 2020. The primary objective of this new mobile network is to meet increasingly high data consumption needs (an increase 40% per year according to mobile operators). To avoid 4G saturation, 5G therefore had to be installed. As of September 30, 2021, most operators have activated 5G for all major cities and towns in France. However, the activation varies from operator to operator. It is therefore necessary to ensure that 5G is offered in your sector by your operator before launching, otherwise you risk not being able to take advantage of it and staying in 4G. The deployment of 5G will take place gradually on French territory. The objective is to offer access to 5G across the board by 2030.

Which 5G phone to choose?

Since 5G is already available in many cities in France and the areas covered are constantly expanding, opting for a 5G phone will allow you to take advantage of the new network provided you are in a covered area. Indeed, it is necessary to opt for a compatible 5G phone otherwise you will only be able to take advantage of the 4G network. Fortunately, many brands already offer models compatible with the 5G network.

At Apple

At Apple, it is possible to get a 5G phone by opting for an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 (earlier models are not compatible). The iPhone 12 was released at the end of 2020 and comes in 2 versions: the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Mini. The iPhone 13 was released in September 2021 and comes in 4 versions: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max (more information on hi-tech products on the blog Wemag).

At Samsung

On the Samsung side, it is also quite possible to find a phone 5G with :

• the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G;
• the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G;
• the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G;
• the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G;
• the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G.

Many other models

There are a multitude of other brands that offer a 5G phone or even several and this is particularly the case of smartphones such as:

• the Google Pixel 6
• the Xiaomi 11T 5G
• the Honor 50 5G
• Sony Xperia 5III
• Oppo Reno6 5G

There are therefore a multitude of brands and models in addition to those that can be found at Apple or Samsung. The opportunity for anyone wishing to benefit from 5G to opt for a phone that meets their expectations and their budget (more advice for choosing a smartphone here).