iPhone 12 5G is legit!

[bbates123]

I live in an area where I get not so good coverage on T-Mobile (usually 1 or 2 bars). Speedtest with my SE would typically yield 10-14 down and .5 - 3 up. With the iPhone 12 I'm getting 60-80 down and 16-25 up. Also, more consistently 2 bars. Color me impressed!

 

[Wingzfan61]

I live in an area where I get not so good coverage on T-Mobile (usually 1 or 2 bars). Speedtest with my SE would typically yield 10-14 down and .5 - 3 up. With the iPhone 12 I'm getting 60-80 down and 16-25 up. Also, more consistently 2 bars. Color me impressed!

Switching from intel modems is a huge help as well.

 

[bbates123]

Indeed!

 

[Ortiz83]

I think it has to do more with the modem. But great nonetheless.

 

[I7guy]

Good to see something positive about 5G!

 

[Apple_Robert]

I live in an area where I get not so good coverage on T-Mobile (usually 1 or 2 bars). Speedtest with my SE would typically yield 10-14 down and .5 - 3 up. With the iPhone 12 I'm getting 60-80 down and 16-25 up. Also, more consistently 2 bars. Color me impressed!

I currently have the same type of coverage with T-Mobile on my SE (1 -2 bars at home). Looking forward to seeing real life day to day experience with 5G in 3 weeks (mini).

 

[ric_d]

My first 5G speed test with my iPhone 12 Pro on T-Mobile in Washington, DC:

I'm impressed.

 

[ShawnyRHarvey]

Got these speeds on Telus 5G in Oakville, ON (Canada). No mmWave north of the border yet

 

[DeftwillP]

Shouldn't 60 down be normal with just LTE? It seems like when it was coming out, we were promised something more than what we've been getting. Of course, now 5G is here and we'll be able to download the universe in moments. Then in 6 or 7 years when the next standard is used, we'll be amazed at how we were able to survive on 5G that didn't cover or deliver.....

 

[tekchic]

That's awesome! I'll be SO happy to finally be rid of Intel's lackluster modems.

 

[Catul]

My first 5G speed test with my iPhone 12 Pro on T-Mobile in Washington, DC:

Nice! Whereabouts in DC, if you don't mind sharing an approximate location?

 

[bbates123]

Shouldn't 60 down be normal with just LTE? It seems like when it was coming out, we were promised something more than what we've been getting. Of course, now 5G is here and we'll be able to download the universe in moments. Then in 6 or 7 years when the next standard is used, we'll be amazed at how we were able to survive on 5G that didn't cover or deliver.....

I know 60 down doesn't sound like much but coming from 10 down on LTE is a huge improvement!

 

[ric_d]

Nice! Whereabouts in DC, if you don't mind sharing an approximate location?

Georgetown

 

[macnmac]

I live in an area where I get not so good coverage on T-Mobile (usually 1 or 2 bars). Speedtest with my SE would typically yield 10-14 down and .5 - 3 up. With the iPhone 12 I'm getting 60-80 down and 16-25 up. Also, more consistently 2 bars. Color me impressed!

2 bars = impressed... wut?

 

[EvilEvil]

I'm getting consistent 3-full bars of 5G on T-Mobile here in NYC. I love it.

 

[eclipse01]

Did 5G just get "real" for you?

 

[bbates123]

2 bars = impressed... wut?

Yeah, that doesn't sound very impressive I know, but I'm still impressed because I can tell a difference in better reception with the new Qualcomm.

 

[teeshot44]

5G does not exist on any carrier where I live.