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idk. I would just leave Smart 5G on, you’ll be on unlimited data anyway. I’m sure we will see a lot of articles if smart 5G ends up draining battery.

I’m hoping it’s just one of those things that works. 🤞🏼One of the reviewers said it displayed 5G, he wasn’t sure whether he was actually on 5G or not but it was very fast.
I believe it will work better than most, as usual Apple has not simply added 5G to the device but designed and optimized both the hardware and iOS (apps all the way down to system level frameworks) to take advantage of it while maintaining efficiency.
 
If given the option too, I'd turn it off. No point is staying on 4G LTE honestly. I upgraded mainly for the 5g access. Now IDK if T-Mobile has 5g near me anyway. They say my city does but, no one I know has a 5g phone.
I’m going to keep mine on. I don’t think Joliet has 5G just get. Downtown Chicago does tho.
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AT&T's 5G was a way to say they have blazing fast 4G LTE just like having actual 5G which we all know AT&T lie horribly
#Agreed
 
I believe it will work better than most, as usual Apple has not simply added 5G to the device but designed and optimized both the hardware and iOS (apps all the way down to system level frameworks) to take advantage of it while maintaining efficiency.
So, Would it be wise to leave 5g on all the time if given the option too? I know Apple wouldn't do this if didn't make it work well. I just wouldn't want my phone to be showing or on 4G most of time.
 
So, Would it be wise to leave 5g on all the time if given the option too? I know Apple wouldn't do this if didn't make it work well. I just wouldn't want my phone to be showing or on 4G most of time.
I would leave it on the default 5G Auto cellular mode, let the phone choose when 5G is needed and when it would not be needed. Not to mention most cities do not have 5G coverage widespread, you will still see LTE on your device depending on where you are. Anyone that gets these phones and tries to simply maintain the 5G On constantly will incur that lesser battery life mentioned in reviews.
 
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No no it says 5Ge which has nothing to do with the iPhone. That’s AT&T marketing crap they pushed.
While I agree on their marketing certainly is reaching, I see how they are spinning it. LTE-A is largely going to be the foundational aspect to all carriers 5G networks nationwide, the "e" notation going into the future fits perfectly as it reprents that "extended" network which historically we all know is going to be slower then our main 5G networks but it is their for widespread coverage nationwide not necessarily to be the fastest data connection available.
 
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Been watching this thread since last Friday. First time preordered and wasted some time so didn't get order in until 5:25am. Delivery was set for Nov 3-6.

Anyways, found this website that gives quick updates on stock inventory for local Apple Stores. Missed an available iPhone available in a local store a few hours ago, but another popped up and was able to grab a 256 PB 12 Pro in time. Set to pick up on 10/25 and cancelled my 11/3 order. Recommend folks with later delivery dates to use it and maybe you can get lucky as well!

 
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No no it says 5Ge which has nothing to do with the iPhone. That’s AT&T marketing crap they pushed.
I know that. The carrier controls that display, not the phone. What it displays has nothing to do with what the phone is actually using. That's my point, sorry if it wasn't clear.
 
Don’t use it. It’s a waste. Apple’s glass quality is too notch. Won’t have a scratch.
I’ve been using my iPhone XS Max for 2 years without screen guard front & back
Um. No, no it’s not. You’ve been very lucky or you’re being sarcastic.
YouTube is full of videos showing how easily iPhone glass scratches with daily use, which I can verify by looking at my wife’s backup X that looks like she took a Brillo pad to it and went nuts. Compare this to my 11 Pro which had a Zagg protector on it right out of the box and looked factory new the day I sold it on eBay a month ago.
 
IKR! Should they come out with one next year, GAME OVA!!! I’ll do whatever I gotta do to have it...

Agreed. I was thinking of ordering this case. I think it would be sweet.

 
Agreed. I was thinking of ordering this case. I think it would be sweet.

Nice! I’m going naked...lol
 
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