5G, or “5th generation” is showing itself as the go-to and most powerful network available for mobile devices. More and more flagship brands are building their devices compatible with 5G, with the iPhone 12 series and Samsung S21 series being built to effectively use it. But there are many things that you need to know for this generational network.

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What does having 5G mean?

5G, simply means 5th generation. The next, and most recent, generation of mobile networking. Continuing from 4G, like how 4G followed from 3G. Through each generation, the speed and features of the network are massively improved. 5G offers far more benefits compared to its predecessors, and so is an extremely efficient network.

Is it worth upgrading from 4G to 5G?

5G is far faster than 4G, offering download speeds around 100-200mbps. A great increase compared to 4G’s 36.4mbps. But there is much more than that. 5G has an extremely low latency, capable of going as low as 1 ms. Although it averages at around 21-26ms, this is still a massive improvement over the 4Gs 35-50ms. 5G, overall, has a massively increased speed and reliability compared to 4G. Allowing you to enjoy your favourite games, videos and more while using the same amount of data.

Which phone gets 5G?

All recent smartphones are compatible with 5G, however here are some of the older smartphones that still offer it too.

• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
• Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S24
• Samsung Galaxy A16
• iPhone 13
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Google Pixel 8 Pro
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 12 Mini

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Conclusion:

At this time, four of the UK’s main mobile networks have launched services for 5G. This includes EE, Three, Vodafone and O2. These services are available in many areas of the UK, but not everywhere. You can find 5G coverage in large areas, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and other major cities. Although 5G coverage right now is a bit limited, UK networks are working to expand the coverage of this new network. It may take years to meet the coverage set for 4G. Here are some of the key information you may need about 5G. It is safe to say that the future of online networks is looking very good, with plenty of potential for it.