The older Apple iPhone models like iPhone 3/3GS and iPhone 4/4s are not compatible with the 5GHz wifi frequency band. However, iPhone 5 and all-new models, including iPhone 6/6 Plus/ 6S/ 6S Plus/ SE/7/7 Plus/ 8/8 Plus/ and iPhone X/XI/XII, are designed to work with the 5GHz wi fi band.
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The current iPhone 13 range and the iPhone 12 range all support 5G , meaning you can get 5G with the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. None of the previous iPhone models support 5G and they will never be able to.
Read moreDoes iPhone 13 support 5G bands?
iPhone 13 improves 5G support , keeps mmWave US for now. RCR Wireless NewsIntelligence on all things wireless. PCIA – Wireless Infrastructure Assoc.
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