Apple's first '5G compatible iPhone' will appear in 2020

As of 2018, 4G 4 th generation mobile communication system became mainstream in Japan's mobile network. The 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), which is the next generation communication method, is expected to be commercialized in 2020. It is reported that iPhone that corresponds to such 5 G will appear in 2020 the same timing as service start.

The iPhone will get 5G in 2020
https://www.fastcompany.com/90261969/source-apples-first-5g-iphone-will-arrive-in-2020

Apple's first 5G iPhone could come in 2020: report - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/3/18058634/apples-5g-iphone-2020-intel-modem-report

NTT DoCoMo · au · Softbank , Japan's three major carriers, is also aiming to start service in the 2020s 5G has a communication speed of 10 Gbps or higher, a low delay of 1 msec end to end and a goal of reliability of 99.999% It is a communication system. Many hardware makers are already preparing to 5G, Qualcomm has announced a 5G compatible modem.

Qualcomm announces the modem "Snapdragon X50" that supports 5 G at maximum up to 50 times faster than 4 G - GIGAZINE

Apple has already received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to test the 5G Internet connection on the iPhone in 2017, but Fast Company said "Apple has specified Intel's 5G enabled 8161 modem I am planning to do it. "

According to the information Fast Company got from "a person familiar with Apple's 5G program", some technical problems remain, mainly concerning heat release problems. US mobile carriers such as Verizon and AT & T use frequencies of 30 to 300 GHz for testing 5 G connections. However, since this signal puts a heavy load on the modem chip, the source says, "There is more heat accumulated inside the terminal than usual."

Apple seems to be talking about supplying 5G modem chips with MediaTek in case the Intel modem chip does not work well. However, it seems that Intel chips are considered mainly, Intel will be the only modem supply maker for Apple unless there is a problem.

It is said that 8016 modem chip made by Intel is used for communication test on prototype 5G compatible iPhone that Apple already has. The 8161 modem that is expected to be installed in the product version is expected to be manufactured by Intel's 10 nm process.

" The iPhone that appeared in 2018 will be transferred to Intel chips and Qualcomm will be eliminated. " At the same time, " Apple will adopt Intel's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips on iPhone until 2020 It is reported that it is not planned . " Intel has agreed with The Verge of overseas media that "customer contracts and roadmaps for 5G technology will not change from 2018 to 2020. We will continue to commit to 5G related plans and projects" It is.

In addition, it is reported that it costs more than 2,300 yen per machine to support the iPhone 5G.

It turned out to be over 2,300 yen per machine if equipped with iPhone 5G technology - GIGAZINE