Other iPhone 12 - sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G

[cc999]

For me this is the deciding factor on which model iPhone 12 I get.
I am hearing conflicting reports, some say all phones will get both
bands, others say only the PRO models will get both bands, and yet other
reports say only the iPhone PRO MAX will get both bands.

Is there any light on this?

The mmWave 5G is widespread across the country but is only slightly faster than a good LTE connection.

The sub-6GHZ is the lightening fast version (1-2gb speed fast) only in cities

CC

 

[C DM]

We'll likely know once Apple provides details about the new iPhone models.

 

[JPack]

All iPhone 12 models are expected to have mmWave support.

Sub-6 is fast if it's properly deployed. Proper deployment means using mid-band frequencies and not low-band. See below for examples.

mmWave isn't likely to gain traction except in countries where mid-band support isn't possible. It doesn't penetrate buildings so it's not great in cities.

 

[Joho2078]

I feel the same. I just read all US models will get mmwave. But which will get sub6 also? I do know I’ll be buying a Verizon and T-Mobile model

 

[doboy]

For me this is the deciding factor on which model iPhone 12 I get.
I am hearing conflicting reports, some say all phones will get both
bands, others say only the PRO models will get both bands, and yet other
reports say only the iPhone PRO MAX will get both bands.

Is there any light on this?

The mmWave 5G is widespread across the country but is only slightly faster than a good LTE connection.

The sub-6GHZ is the lightening fast version (1-2gb speed fast) only in cities

CC

You can’t wait less than a week to get the official specs? Come on.

 

[marklcfc]

Can I just continue to use 4g on the new iPhones?

 

[BeatCrazy]

Can I just continue to use 4g on the new iPhones?

Yes

 

[PeterG727]

Mmwave is not fully ready, so you are not missing out. Sub-6 Ghz is more than sufficient.

 

[BeatCrazy]

For me this is the deciding factor on which model iPhone 12 I get.
I am hearing conflicting reports, some say all phones will get both
bands, others say only the PRO models will get both bands, and yet other
reports say only the iPhone PRO MAX will get both bands.

Is there any light on this?

The mmWave 5G is widespread across the country but is only slightly faster than a good LTE connection.

The sub-6GHZ is the lightening fast version (1-2gb speed fast) only in cities

CC

Where do you live?

Regardless, I don't think you (and many others here ) have a full appreciation for the scenario you'll need to be in to experience ~1Gbps mmWave.

You need to be:

1) Outside
2) Within line-of-sight to a mmWave radio (rare!). Typically no more than a couple hundred feet. Yes, you will need to actually see the tower you're connected to.
3) Standing still. You can not be moving/walking/driving.
4) Clear, unobstructed path to the radio. This means no people walking in between you and the radio, no tree limbs, no wind or rain.

^^ Do you find yourself in these situations, often?

What exactly are you doing where the potentially 1Gbps download experience is going to improve your connectivity experience? Genuinely curious.

 

[bobmans]

You switched up the meaning of mmwave and sub-6 5G.