It seems that 4G LTE is already a thing of the past and many leading manufacturers are already looking ahead to 5G networks. We recently informed you about a very interesting report published by Fast Company. According to their analysts, it will occur in iPhonech 5G modem in 2020. It will reportedly be manufactured by Intel and will be called 8061. The editors of The Verge are now also coming to the table with their input.
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According to reports from The Verge, the first ever 5G modem from Intel will be produced 6 months earlier than originally estimated – or roughly in the second half of next year. PoneThe designation XMM 8160 and its earlier production will probably allow for longer and more thorough testing, which could play into the cards. Applu, who could deploy it in iPhonech in 2020. The XMM 8160 modem will be a real speedster in the world of mobile networks. Data speeds will be up to 6 Gbit/s, which is three to six times faster than what we are used to now.
This is what the new one looks like disassembled iPad Pro presented at the recent New York keynote:
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However, it is not entirely certain how it will be with the used modem in iPhones in 2 years. If the Intel modem is experiencing problems, Apple apparently he will have no problem turning to the competition. The Verge points out that the vast majority of "Android" smartphone manufacturers intend to use Qualcomm's upcoming 5G modem, codenamed X50. These are companies like Samsung, Nokia, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Huawei, LG, Asus, ZTE, Sharp. At the same time, Huawei and Samsung are rumored to be working on their own 5G modems. So the Apple company will definitely have plenty to choose from, even if Intel is the primary choice. He has been fighting a legal battle with Qualcomm for several months, and Huawei and Samsung are his big competitors, which he does not want to support.
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Whether the 5G modem will be in iPhonech any, much more important is the support of 5G networks by domestic mobile operators, which could be a stumbling block, at least initially. MiniHowever, T-Mobile already boasts that it is working on 5G tests, so it is possible that it could be well prepared for the arrival of this new feature.
"out the door in 2020?". Don't be ridiculous, that's "in 1000 years" in electronics. Even though 5G sites are still being built and are excruciatingly expensive.