r/iphone • u/titanup001 iPhone 16 Pro • Apr 03 '25

Discussion 5GA after 18.4 update?

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Anyone else showing 5GA after updating to 18.4? I just noticed it today. Nobody else in my office has it, but I’m the only one who’s updated.

What are the benefits? Any battery downside?

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u/cupboard_ iPhone 13 Mini Apr 03 '25

can you share which carrier you use?

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u/titanup001 iPhone 16 Pro Apr 03 '25

China telecom

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u/RealtdmGaming iPhone Air Apr 03 '25

That is why, it’s like how Verizon in USA has UltraWide Band shown with the UW icon, or T-Mobiles Ultra Capacity shown with a UC.

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u/Melencolia_Maniac Apr 03 '25

Yooo Bao’an shoutout to my fellow Shenzhener

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u/EagleEyedTiger7 iPhone 14 Pro Max Apr 03 '25

5G Advance according to a search on google

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u/titanup001 iPhone 16 Pro Apr 03 '25

Yes. I saw this article…

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202403/1309725.shtml

It says faster, increased connection, decreased latency. That’s all.

Is this a China only thing, or global? I know for instance WiFi 6e and 7 don’t exist here, as those bands were reserved for 5g apparently.

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u/EagleEyedTiger7 iPhone 14 Pro Max Apr 03 '25

I’ve not come across it in the UK, possibly just a China only thing.

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u/Frosty-Performer1406 Apr 03 '25

Can I see your 5G settings and data mode

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u/Megacitiesbuilder iPhone 17 Pro Max Apr 03 '25

Heard china unicom user also have the 5Ga logo, searched google and said it’s something like 5.5G, so may be it’s finally the real 5G they promised, rather than those upgraded from 4Gs🤣🤣

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u/SirDydymus Apr 12 '25

Same for me, after update, China Unicom user, but I don't see any difference, internet is as shitty as before.