The iPhone 12 Sensor Apple Didn’t Tell You About

Are you wondering what that side sensor is on the side of the iPhone 12?

Well in this video I’m going to be breaking down what apple didn’t tell you about the side sensor receptor on the new iPhone 12 5G lineup.

It's not a Touch ID or Fingerprint sensor...

That sensor is actually a 5G mmWave antenna window and its exclusive to only US model iPhones.

So Apple released 4 new model iPhones this year and each new iPhone 5G features this interesting receptor along the right edge. It’s a special window for mmWave signals, and it appears to be designed so users can visibly see it and perhaps avoid holding it there for maximum signal strength.

mmWave 5G networks are ultra-fast, but they're also ultra-short range. To use mmWave technology, you need to be within about a block of a 5G tower, which isn't feasible in suburban and rural areas. mmWave spectrum is also blocked and obscured by doors, windows, trees, and walls, further limiting its available range, and because it requires so many towers for coverage, it's expensive for carriers to deploy.

Price:
iPhone 12 Mini - $699
iPhone 12 - $799
iPhone 12 Pro - $999
iPhone 12 Pro Max - $1099

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[retardgarage]

This video could’ve been 10 seconds long including intro and outtro. It’s the 5G antenna

[medieval.software]

It’s a 5G window so the antenna can get through the metal case. You’re welcome.

[MyNamelsShady]

Very good job on explaining 5g and 5gmm wave or Ultrawideband (UW)

[Waelbilal]

Does metal caes effects iPhone 13 Pro max 5g band with
My case is metal and it has cutouts for all the antennas except the 5G bandwidth the one he was talking about
Do you think it effects my signal

[Texgrl_]

Does the iPhone 12 have a mimo antenna for us rural dwellers?

[EdaTheOwlLadyFan]

Question: do you think there is a difference between buying sim free iPhone from Apple vs. an iPhone that is unlocked and sim free using the Verizon link (also from the apple store)? One reason I ask this because the apple website says all the phones are unlocked. Also, because I just want to take my current SIM card (Verizon) from my iPhone X and put it into my iPhone 12 (if I order one) without having to start a 5G plan. Which option do you think would have the easiest results

[mule]

My sensor broke. It still seems to pick up 5G fine and the phone works fine. But I was wondering if this is repairable??

[solardust]

Went from 7 to 13 I was so confused thanks for the explanation

[yt-gamers]

Helo bro…im from malaysia & thanks to you explain that sensor 5G connectivity…as you said that 5G sensor is only available in US…& is that possible for brand new iPhone 13 pro as i use right now can be connected to 5G connectivity soon?

[TheHunter]

It just bothers me that on the pro max it’s the same color as the frame but on my mini it’s a ugly grey/black.

[jameshardy]

Is that a 12 mini or a normal 12 I have the same one and I can’t tell

[nuggetschicken]

It’s been 2 months of me having this phone and I’m just now seeing this

[EZpleaZE]

Does using a full protectant case such as otterbox block this signal at all?

[hannahbrandenburg]

My case covers it does that make a difference?!?

[mybigboys]

Im using iphone 12 but there’s no antenna i buy this iphone in powermac center why your iphone 12 have a antenna but in the trailer there’s no antenna

[gridiish]

I just bought my new iPhone 13 pro max and I don’t have that side antenna does it mean I don’t have a 5G at all or do I have to selected in the reception is mobile data how does it work for me do I have this option or not. I have the uk version of 13 pro max. Does this mean I cannot use 5g in any country?! As in the option is not available full stop?! Or will my phone know when a 5g is available?!

[SantiagoBogarin]

Thank you, I couldn't even find info in google, I bought my iphone 14 pro max and I see it differently from other models in that part, I wanted to know what it was.

[tonymagdy]

why don't you go straight to the point ?

[ley]

Thanks for the explanation 😊, I’ve been wondering why my iphone 12 pro max don’t have it. Just got mine last month (second hand iphone).

[jairolozano]

Mine has in that area like bubbles, it’s that normal ?