How will 5G affect my iPhone?

For most people, the best choice is to set up a network that does both 2.4GHz and 5GHz as a single network . This is what Apple’s Airport Utility sets up for you if you don’t tell it to use a separate 5GHz name.

Allow More Data on 5G: Enables higher data-usage features for apps and system tasks . These include higher-quality FaceTime, high-definition content on Apple TV, Apple Music songs and videos, iOS updates over cellular, and automatic iCloud backups.

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.

5G is already up to 10 times faster than 4G in some places , which is insanely cool. Theoretically, 5G devices will able to reach peaks of 10 Gbps.