A new report talks about the new 2020 series of iPhone 12 that provides support for mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G networks. While that’s advantageous for several reasons, the report also states that Apple won’t stick with the same dual 5G band support by 2021. This may mean that the iPhone 13 series will be different in a specific way.
Apple’s iPhone 13 may offer support for a single 5G band – here’s what that means
By 2021, DigiTimes reports (via MacRumors) that the iPhone 2021 series, which we will call the iPhone 13 lineup for now, will not provide support for mmWave and sub-6GHz networks like the iPhone 12 family. Instead, according to reports, Apple will adhere to single-band 5G support, which means newer models will work on mmWave or sub-6GHz networks, but not both.
Some iPhone 13 models may be introduced in some regions with support below 6 GHz that is more widespread than mmWave networks and vice versa. Another reason Apple might stick to this approach is to lower the modem’s production costs for future iPhones. While the iPhone 12 is expected to provide support for mmWave and sub-6GHz networks, it is more than possible that Apple will disable mmWave 5G support in countries where it is not operational.
The upcoming iPhone 13 lineup could also be Apple’s first to ship without a charging port, though there are reports suggesting that instead of removing the charging port, Apple will go ‘all-in’ for USB-C charging support. . IPhone 12 packaging, on the other hand, may not include a charger or wired EarPods, and Apple may supply a braided, durable USB-C cable to Lightning.
Since there is very little news about the iPhone 13 2021 line, we recommend treating the latest DigiTimes report with a pinch of salt and waiting for future updates.
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