You may notice that your phone’s battery drains faster than usual while you are connected to a 5G network . This is a limitation of the current 5G networks, and will be improved as the networks expand.
Read moreIs it better to turn off 5G?
5G phones are steadily growing in numbers, but the technology hasn’t yet become an essential feature across all regions. If you’re predominantly served by Wi-Fi all day or are satisfied with your 4G LTE speeds, chances are you switch off 5G when it’s not really needed .
Read moreDoes 5G take up more battery?
Durga Malladi, head of 5G at Qualcomm, which makes modems for Apple and other phone makers, explained that when you use an application on 5G, data can flow at a faster rate than what you’d see with a 4G connection. That’s a good thing, but it can drain your phone’s battery more quickly .
Read moreDoes turning off 5G on iPhone save battery?
5G Auto: Enables Smart Data mode. When 5G speeds don’t provide a noticeably better experience, your iPhone automatically switches to LTE, saving battery life . 5G On: Always uses 5G network when it’s available. This might reduce battery life.
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