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iPhone 12 Pro 5G definitely ain't no bag of chips. Anyone else agree?
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Just because the pipeline can support 2Gbps doesn’t mean both iphone can receive it and server at Netflix can pump it out that fast. More than likely Netflix server was the constraining factor in your case.
What I have experienced so far real world is, better connection, less dropped calls, and quite a bit faster sometimes 3-4 times as fast over LTE with the Qualcomm modem chip and antenna setup in the 12 pro vs the 11 Pro. Also subjectively have feeling I have clearer calls then with 11 Pro. Is it because of the Qualcomm chip? Better antenna setup? Or might it be something to do with upgrade to elite unlimited contract with AT&T.
All I know is I am happy with results. Still lease phone monthly on Next, new elite unlimited costing same as previous non unlimited contract and as 5G gets better, I am all set to take advantage of it. Leaving phone on auto 5G/LTE. Yes the Apple hype was overboard for 5G, but they can’t come on and say their previously used Intel modem chip is for sh*t, can they. Even if it is. Just a shame the Qualcomm 60 chip came out too late for the iPhone 12. Understand it uses less juice.
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It wasn't. 5G UW will certainly get better so may work well for those in the limited areas where it is available, and works. Highlights are mine.
"According to a recent estimate, Magenta owns more mid-band 5G spectrum than its two arch-rivals combined, and even though Verizon and AT&T are expected to make up some of that difference after a major upcoming FCC auction, T-Mobile's technological advantage might already be impossible to eliminate altogether... for good.
T-Mobile continues its furious 5G network upgrading pace, inching closer to a big year-end goal
T-Mobile is moving one big step closer to providing impressive 5G download speeds for 100 million people by the end of the year with mid-band rollouts across 198 new cities and towns.
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I am going to try out 5G just see how it compares to LTE speeds. Once that is done, I will enable LTE only mode for better battery life. 5G is not the reason I am purchasing a iPhone 12. Getting improved LTE speed is a nice side benefit. To me that is more important right now.
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Can’t wait to get the 12 Pro.
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There was so much anti-hype around 5G in response to Apple's hype that I had really low expectations. But having ~230mbps when I go out (a 6x speed boost compared to LTE), is a really nice-to-have upgrade. It's like taking my home WiFi with me. That's all I could have realistically hoped for at this point.
Phoenix, AZ at the I-17 and Indian School Rd on T-Mobile. No mid-band in Phoenix yet. Just Low-band.
I'm disappointed in the coverage. Allegedly, my house has 5G nationwide coverage according to the VZW website, but I only get LTE unless I venture around the city. When I have had 5G, the speeds have been lackluster to say the least. Although I'm disappointed in the 5G experience so far, it's important to remember that this is only the beginning of 5G. As more customers purchase 5G phones, VZW and the other carriers will have the impetus to improve their 5G coverage. So I'm disappointed right now, but optimistic for the near future.
Only to the extent that they have the spectrum to improve it. AT&T and Verizon have limited options. See post #53.