Is iPhone 8 plus 5G compatible?

By Laura S. Harris
May 12, 2021

Question: Q: will iphone 8 work on 5g Answer: A: Yes, the phone will continue to work when 5G is released. But iPhone 8 will not be able to use 5G as it does not have a 5G modem in the phone and one cannot be installed. Still, the phone will continue to work on 4G networks just as it does today.

Why does my iPhone 10 say 5G?

Users with beta versions of iOS 12.2 are reporting that their iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR phones are now displaying AT&T's "5G E" indicator. ... "5G E" is a lie: it's a form of 4G known as gigabit LTE, which is not understood to be 5G by anyone other than AT&T's marketing department.

How much faster is 5G than 4G?

5G up to 100 times faster than 4G With 5G reaching 10 gigabits per second – up to 100 times faster than 4G – 5G networks can deliver the level of performance needed for an increasingly connected society.

Why does 5G show up on my iPhone?

AT&T customers with an iPhone 8 or newer will now see a new "5G E" symbol replace the "LTE" symbol on top-right corner of their phone screen. It's AT&T's LTE Advanced Pro network. ... Other carriers also have LTE Advanced Pro networks, but haven't renamed them to anything resembling 5G.

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References

• discussions.apple.com (Sep 13, 2019) will iphone 8 work on 5g - Apple Community
• https://www.pcmag.com (Feb 5, 2019) iPhones Are Displaying Fake '5G E' Indicators: Why It Matters | PCMag
• https://www.thalesgroup.com (Oct 8, 2020) 5G vs 4G: what's the difference? | Thales Group
• https://www.businessinsider.com (Mar 25, 2019) IPhones on AT&T Now Show a '5G E' Symbol — Here's What It Means