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Title: 5G may cost up to 20% battery life on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
Post by: Redaktion on October 21, 2020, 22:47:21
It may now be possible to connect to 5G networks on an iPhone, but it will cost you in battery life. Enabling 5G can cut battery life by up to 20% based on initial findings, meaning that you may need to recharge the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro before the end of the day.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/5G-may-cost-up-to-20-battery-life-on-the-iPhone-12-and-iPhone-12-Pro.498841.0.html
Title: Re: 5G may cost up to 20% battery life on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
Post by: S.Yu on October 22, 2020, 02:26:02
Yup, not surprising. And some 5G shills still cite the theoretical value that 5G is "over 200x more efficient" than 4G.
Of course, Apple cutting the battery size cuts battery life too.
Title: Re: 5G may cost up to 20% battery life on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
Post by: Gigaboly on October 22, 2020, 06:09:36
It doesnt matter, people will buying it whatsoever, who cares the battery life, it can have 2hrs...
Title: Re: 5G may cost up to 20% battery life on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
Post by: Lulzi on October 26, 2020, 10:22:52
As long 5G can be entirely deactivated in the data/radio settings, I am fine. I don't need more than good LTE coverage on my 15GB Vodafone contract.
Title: Re: 5G may cost up to 20% battery life on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
Post by: S.Yu on October 26, 2020, 15:26:02
Quote from: Lulzi on October 26, 2020, 10:22:52
As long 5G can be entirely deactivated in the data/radio settings, I am fine. I don't need more than good LTE coverage on my 15GB Vodafone contract.
Largely, yes, only that useless 5G support probably accounts for $100-200 of the retail price, if you're willing to swallow that, then totally.