5G Phone Advantages

Behind the curtains, 5G may be complicated technology, but all you need to know is that 5G stands for the 5th generation mobile network and it brings with it some advantages that are worth checking out especially if your mobile phone is your primary source of accessing the internet. The first thing you need to know is that your smartphone, the physical handset itself needs to be 5G enabled. So when you purchase the smartphone, look at the specifications of the device to know whether it supports 5G or not. If your smartphone doesn’t support 5G, then you won’t be able to access the 5G network.

While 5G cellular service may be around the corner, you may be wondering what advancements the technology brings and how it will benefit you. Worry not. That’s why we are here and will tell you the advantages 5G brings to your life.

1. Easier transfer/sharing of large files

With faster data transfer speeds comes the ability to share large files without worrying about connecting to the Wi-Fi. So if you have shot a video in 4K on your smartphone and need to upload it to the cloud or simply need to send files that are a few GBs in size, from your phone back to the office over email, you can do so swiftly and without staring at a loading screen thanks to 5G.

2. 5G is a super super faster than 4G

While we may be stating the obvious that 5G is faster than 4G, it is the leap in speed which is actually mind-boggling. 5G promises to deliver speeds around 10 times faster than 4G. This means everything will happen instantly. You no longer need to stare at your screen for minutes while your WhatsApp attachments and videos download. They will happen in seconds. The same for your email attachments.

3. Enabling Cloud gaming

One of the biggest benefits of 5G is the ability to play AAA games on the go. With services like Microsoft’s xCloud and Google’s Stadia one no longer needs a high-end PC or a gaming console to enjoy some of the best games like Forza, Gears, Doom and more. With a 5G connection, players will be able to not only enjoy these games on their smartphone on the go with its highest fidelity but also not face the issue of input lag when gaming on mobile connectivity.

4. Quick movie downloads

Have you ever found yourself at the airport waiting for that movie to download on Netflix or Prime Video so you can watch it on the plane? It’s frustrating when you need to board the flight and the movie hasn’t downloaded, right? Well, with the speed of 5G you will be able to download a 2-hour movie in a matter of seconds, ensuring you have your entertainment with you on the go.

5. Smoother and faster tethering

If you hotspot your mobile internet to use on your laptop on the go or at home to consume OTT content on the TV, then know that 5G will not only ensure a smoother and steady connection but also ensure that content loads a lot faster. So you can expect to stream a movie in 4K on your TV without worrying about buffering or upload/download large files from your laptop on the go using the speed of 5G