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1. iPhone 12 Equipped with High-Speed 5G Connectivity
Being equipped with 5G mobile network connectivity seems to be an essential feature among high-end smartphones to stay competitive. For Apple, starting from the iPhone 12 series, including the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPhone 13 Series, all support 5G connectivity in areas with 5G coverage.
In Vietnam, iPhone 12 models need to update to iOS 14.5 or later versions to connect to 5G. Users can easily update their iPhone 12's operating system to use this feature. You can follow these software update steps: Go to Settings / General / Software Update, then tap on Update Software to complete the process.
To use 5G network, users can go to Settings / select Mobile / Mobile Data Options / go to Voice & Data / select 5G Auto or 5G On to connect to high-quality network services.
2. Considerations when using 5G on iPhone 12 in Vietnam
iPhone 12 users in Vietnam can access 5G mobile networks as Viettel, Vinaphone, and MobiFone have begun testing 5G coverage. However, there are limitations as these networks have only rolled out 5G in certain areas of Hanoi, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Phuoc, Bac Ninh, and Bac Giang. Therefore, users cannot access 5G everywhere.
Traditionally, when transitioning to a new network like when 4G was introduced, users needed a new SIM card to experience it. However, for 5G, Vietnamese networks have agreed to support users with 4G SIMs to access 5G if they are in test areas. Users can also purchase new 5G SIM cards from network providers, with prices varying based on services.
In addition, with iPhone 12's dual SIM feature, users should note that it cannot connect to two 5G networks simultaneously; it only supports 5G on one SIM.
Another point to note is that iPhone 12 in Vietnam will not support the fastest 5G connection (mmWave 5G), only sub-6GHz 5G with slightly slower speeds. Apple has announced that only the U.S. market will support mmWave 5G, while other international markets will support sub-6GHz 5G.
Regarding mmWave 5G, it can provide maximum download speeds of up to 4Gbps with extremely low latency. However, its signal penetration capability is low and can easily be blocked by obstacles like trees, walls, or other objects. On the other hand, sub-6GHz 5G deployment is easier and cheaper, but the speed is not as fast as mmWave.
Since the 5G network is still in the trial phase, the 5G connection on the iPhone 12 hasn't fully demonstrated its capabilities yet. We hope that users will be able to experience using 5G more conveniently and with better quality in the future.
This article has provided you with information about the 5G network connectivity feature of the iPhone 12, hoping it will be helpful to you.
