Is 5G connectivity affecting your iPhone’s battery?

5G connectivity proves to affect your iPhone‘s battery life. It simply means that the battery consumption is more while using a 5G network in comparison to any other network. The Wall Street Journal has proven the above statement by conducting a test for seeing the network results.

In the current scenario, where everyone wants a high pace in their device, Apple has brought a 5G connection to every of its gadget. Starting this series from iPhone 12 to the latest and newest of its models. However, the impact of 5G connectivity seems to harm iPhone’s/iPad’s battery.

Test & its Outcome

Although the test does not attain the medal of perfection. Yet, it helps to understand the default of 5G network for iPhone/iPad devices. The participation was as follows: iPad Air, iPhone SE 3, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 mini alongside 5G as well as LTE.

All the devices were made to run over different networks until the battery drains out completely. Thereafter, the comparison took place as to which network the battery was more reliable. Here we have a poll that describes the result in a clear manner.

One can clearly observe which network affects the battery more. Moreover, devices working with a 4G network have lasted long in comparison to those that were running with a 5G connection. Will there be any changes for battery power in the upcoming days? Or the users will rely upon the same battery-draining networks? Stick around us to know more about the Apple-related news.

Source – The Wall Street Journal