The 5G phones arrive: Galaxy S10 5G, Huawei Mate X, OnePlus 7 Pro, etc.

Verizon's 5G calls a mulligan. Last month, Jessica Dolcourt, editor-in-chief of CNET, went to Chicago to test Galaxy S10 5G and discover for yourself the new 5G network of the provider on a 5G phone. he was not as fast or reliable as expected, but when she tested again this week, the transmission speeds exceeded 1 Gbps.

Although the network is not yet ready for deployment nationwide, we understand why it wants to move to 5G. 5G is the latest generation of cellular technologies that will connect users to an ultra-fast mobile network, and operators struggle to get there first. In April, Sprint and AT & T reached a regulation after Sprint sued AT & T to display connectivity "5G E" on some of his phonesincluding iPhone. This is despite the fact that its network technology remains unchanged compared to 4G.

More Deployment 5G will take place throughout this year and next year. In the United States and around the world, operators are putting in place the infrastructure needed to deploy a faster, more widespread wireless network. In Great Britain, for example, Vodafone announced the launch of its network in july and the government is allow Huawei to access the configuration of the country's 5G infrastructure.

Many industries will benefit thanks to faster connectivity – autonomous cars, drones and the Internet of Things, to name just a few – but most people will probably enjoy the benefits of a rugged 5G network only through a compatible phone 5G. After all, the big promises made by carriers and chip makers with 5G coverage do not mean much if you can not access the network with your own device.

Since the beginning of this year, many phone manufacturers have unveiled their next 5G phones. To help you know when we can expect 5G phones – with real 5G Connectivity – this is what major phone manufacturers have announced and have not announced about their 5G phone packages so far.

Originally published on October 23, 2018.

Updated April 5, 2019: Adds information about the launch of the 5G network by Verizon in Chicago.
Update of April 26, 2019: Adds pre-order information to the Galaxy S10E and confirmation from OnePlus 7 Pro.
Update of May 18, 2019: Adds information about the availability of the manufacturer and the Oppo Reno.

Apple

Apple is in no hurry to launch an iPhone 5G and it is likely that you will not see any until 2025. There are two reasons for this. First, Apple is generally not the first player in mobile trends, preferring to develop an emerging technology before committing to it. For example, he was behind his competitors in the manufacture of phones with 3G and 4G LTE connectivity when these networks had just been launched.

Secondly, Apple has stopped working with Qualcomm, the main supplier of 5G modems, due to a dispute over Qualcomm's license fees. Both companies settled their dispute in April and then agreed to a multi-year 5G chip business. This has led Intel, the previous partner of Apple's 5G modems, to leave the phone modem business 5G absolutely.

Despite all these legal problems, that does not mean that Apple is totally ignoring 5G. As mentioned earlier, some models of iPhone on AT & T display the "5G E"symbol on his network.

Apple has not responded to a request for comment.

Samsung

Verizon has now started selling the Galaxy S10 5G. At a price of $ 1300 and initially unveiled during the decompression, it features a 6.7-inch screen, four rear-facing cameras and allows wireless charging of other devices. After that launch with Verizon, he will then go to AT & T, Sprint and T-Mobile.

Interested buyers will need to use Verizon's unlimited "Over or Beyond" plans to access 5G on phones. But the company has announced that it would waive its $ 10 5G extra fee for a "limited time" for users who purchase a 5G phone, including those buying the S10 5G.

The Galaxy S10 5G will not be the only Samsung 5G phone. Its foldable Galaxy Fold will have a 5G variant too, but launching this phone has been delayed because of screen issues reported by the company he has recently solved. And AT & T announced it will offer other Samsung 5G phones by the second half of 2019 (no word on specific devices yet).

Google

Google has not revealed its plans for 5G and the company has refused to respond to a request for comment. What we do know is that Verizon Continues Plans to Deploy 5G Network in Early 2019, similar to other carriers.

What does this have to do with Google exactly? In recent years, Google has designated Verizon as an exclusive partner for its Pixel phones, including its latest flagship product, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL (However, Google is also selling the unlocked phone or on its first Wi-Fi network, Google Fi. Its latest mid-range phone, the Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL, are also available from other carriers.)

This could mean that Google's next flagship product, probably called the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, could be a 5G phone. While it follows the usual schedule of launching its phone, the Pixel 4 would debut around October 2019 – well after the first half of the year.

LG

Announced at MWC this year, the LG V50 ThinQ 5G will be available for Sprint users on May 31 for $ 1,152. The carrier has not announced an official date for its 5G deployment, but it has made it clear that it would activate the 5G for Atlanta, Dallas and Kansas City in May. This will also switch the switch for a handful of other cities afterwards, in the first half of 2019. (For your information, Sprint should also merge with T-Mobile According to the carrier's speed analyst, Ookla "could soon create an unparalleled network facing the 5G".

The V50 will also be Sprint's first 5G phone, but it will also be available on Verizon's Ultra Wideband 5G network, T-Mobile and AT & T later in the year. The phone comes with a 6.4-inch OLED display, three rear cameras including a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens, Snapdragon 855 chipset and two front-facing cameras. He may also join a Double screen accessory this increases the size of the phone display.

Lenovo / Motorola

Last August, Lenovo unveiled the Motorola Moto Z3, a phone that has 5G – somehow. It connects only to the 5G with a Moto Mod Modular accessory that attaches to the back of the phone using magnetic pins. With the Mod, Motorola says the phone will provide data 10 times faster than other 4G LTE devices.

when we first tested network of Verizon 5G In April, with the phone and mod, Dolcourt noticed "theoretical download speeds of up to 600 Mbps". But other times, "the download would start loud, the phone would flash to display the 4G logo and the speed would drop." The Mod is on sale now at $ 200 (the total retail price is $ 350). More recently, supposed images having leaked from the successor of the phone, the Moto Z4, have been posted online. No word yet on its 5G status.

As for a Motorola phone that does not need an accessory to connect to 5G, the company is working on the manufacture of such a device, but you will have to wait a lot longer. Doug Michau, director of technical sales and operations at Motorola Mobility, said the phone would arrive much later than early 2019. Specifically, Michau announced that it would be launched "in less than three years, but not yet."

Huawei

The Chinese phone maker has two 5G phones waiting behind the scenes. One is the Mate X, which combines 5G speeds and a foldable screen. The device has a 6.6-inch screen when it is folded and an 8-inch OLED screen when you switch it. It also has a battery of 4,500 mAh and three rear cameras. The launch of Mate X is scheduled for the middle of the year and will cost 2,300 euros (about $ 2,600).

His second phone is the Companion 20 X 5G. Available in the UK in June for £ 999 (approximately US $ 1,279 in the United States and AUD $ 1,856 in Australia), the device features a huge 7.2-inch display, 4,200 mAh battery and triple reverse camera. EE, Vodafone, Three and O2 will carry the Mate 20 X 5G.

Do not expect these phones to arrive in the United States. Calling it a security threat to the Department of Defense, the US government has banned the sale of Huawei phones on US military bases. In May, a decree put limits on foreign ownership in US carrier networks, which, according to Huawei, will be leave the United States behind in 5G. Giant of the retail sale Best Buy also stopped selling Huawei products in March 2018 and Huawei CFO was arrested in Canada at the request of the United States in an act his father said was politically motivated. Italy also wants to ban society to provide 5G material.

This does not necessarily mean the end of Huawei and its 5G ambitions. "Our products and solutions are used by major carriers, Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of millions of consumers in more than 170 countries around the world," said a spokesman for Huawei. last march. "We have won the trust of our partners in the global value chain."

OnePlus

The latest phone from OnePlus, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a 5G variant that will sell on the British carrier The 5G network of EE. Although the company did not announce any official price or availability, OnePlus stated that it was "coming soon" and that the normal OnePlus 7 Pro cost $ 669 and £ 649 (AU $ 962 in Australia). The 5E EE deployment will also cover 16 cities in 2019, starting with London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester.

The OnePlus 7 Pro is equipped with a 90 cm (6.67 inches) screen, a contextual selfie camera and three rear cameras. In the US, the phone is available via T-Mobile, but unlocked models work on AT & T and Verizon.

Nokia

Even though Nokia is not the phone giant it has been 15 years agohe is still moving towards a 5G future. He is currently working with Qualcomm to manufacture 5G devices and in July the company announced a $ 3.5 billion partnership with T-Mobile, which includes taking advantage of 600 MHz spectrum of T-Mobile support its 5G network.

But do not expect Nokia 5G phones so soon; In February, Florian Seiche (who manufactures Nokia phones), CEO of HMD, said that these devices would probably not arrive before 2020. Nokia could also benefit from 5G in other respects. In addition to Qualcomm and Ericsson, the company holds patent rights on 5G technology and is expected to earn up to $ 3.50 for each 5G smartphone sold.

HTC

The Taiwanese electronics company HTC also had something to do with the 5G to show at the MWC. Instead of a phone, it was a 5G hotspot. Available on Sprint for $ 600, the hub connects up to 20 people simultaneously. Equipped with a 5-inch screen, speakers and Android Pie software, the device is also a multimedia hub with which users can make video calls or use to check their emails. The HTC 5G Hub wireless access point will be shipped on May 31st.

ZTE

The last ZTE phone, the Axon 10 Pro 5G, will launch in June, but a 4G version of the phone is already available in Germany for 599 euros ($ 671, £ 520, AU $ 967). It is equipped with a Snapdragon 855 processor and a built-in fingerprint scanner in its display. At the back, three cameras with artificial intelligence features, including scene recognition. The rear configuration includes a wide angle camera, a standard lens and a third telephoto camera. For your selfie shots, the front of the phone comes with a 20-megapixel camera.

In February, ZTE announced its intention to launch 5G phones in late 2018 or early 2019, but then announced a "late 2019" forecast. ZTE is currently working with eight international operators to roll out 5G tests. While the future of ZTE in the United States is in the air because of a recent (now lifted) ban his phones because society violation of trade sanctions, the Axon 10 Pro will be available at least in the first half of this year in Europe and China.

Xiaomi

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi remixed his Mi Mix 3 with a new Model 5G. Well known as Mi Mix 3 5G, the phone costs 599 euros (about 679 dollars) and will be launched on 23 May. It is unlikely that the phone will be available in the United States. Among the company's first 5G network partners are many European operators, including Orange, Sunrise, Telefonica, Three, TIM and Vodafone, the last of which wear the Mi Mix 3 5G first.

The phone itself is equipped with a 6.39-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 845 processor and two 12-megapixel rear cameras. CNET's editor, Aloysius Low, also said that it was neither water-resistant nor that his front-facing cameras had a secure 3D unlocking of the face.

Oppo

After exhibiting a prototype at the MWC, The sister company of OnePlus, Oppo, has finally presented its trio of Oppo Reno Phones in Shanghai. One of the phones includes a 5G model and will be available on the UK carrier EE. The device has a 6.6-inch screen, a Snapdragon 855 chipset and a contextual selfie camera.

Although it is unlikely to arrive in the United States, the 5G version is expected to come out between April and June. In addition to EE, Oppo is working with four other operators (Swisscom, Australian companies Telstra and Optus, and Singtel in Singapore) to launch the phone. It's also a partnership with China Mobile to sell the phone later this summer.