STACK #189 Jul 2020

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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Even though a 5G handset is capable of backwards-compatibile connectivity with 4G and 3G mobile signals, 4G handsets won’t be able to tap into the perks of 5G.To take advantage of the latest generation of mobile connectivity, you need three things: A 5G-capable handset, a 5G telco, and you need to be using your phone in an area with 5G coverage. While we can’t help you out with the telco and coverage-area bits, we do have a breakdown of seven great picks for 5G-capable handsets. HANDY 5G HANDSETS

The X2 Lite’s 128GB of internal memory is plenty of space for apps, pics, and vids, which all looks great on the 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with 2400x1800 resolution. On the practical front, the X2 Lite intelligently and automatically switches between 5G and 4G networks to help preserve battery life. Samsung A71 5G

While big-ticket Samsung handsets may be all the rage, Samsung also sells more affordable options that are great budget-friendly alternatives. For not a whole lot more than the Oppo Find X2 Lite, the A71 gives you the same 128GB storage, albeit with the option to expand by up to 512GB via microSD card. The Super AMOLED Plus screen is a highlight with plenty of screen real estate (6.7-inches) and a 2400x1080 resolution. The metal-and-glass design offers a solid feel, while there’s plenty of photo-capping possibilities care of multiple cameras: a 64-megapixel main camera, plus the option to capture in 123-degree ultra-wide, macro, and even one designed for depth. This is topped off with a 4500mAh battery capacity for all-day use, and 25W super-fast charging when you’re out of juice.

Oppo Find X2 Neo Edging closer to a $1K handset budget has its perks. Take the Oppo Find X2 Neo for example. The 6.5-inch curved AMOLED screen has a 2400x1800 resolution, but the real hidden beauty of this display is the 90Hz refresh rate, which makes for silky smooth use. This should be particularly appealing to fans of video and smartphone games. Gamers in particular should appreciate the X2 Neo’s clever cooling system, which keeps the phone cool while you’re turning up the heat. Dolby Atmos dual-stereo sound also helps marry great sound with the quality screen, while the 256GB of storage is plenty for storing larger

apps, downloaded files, and snaps or footage from the 42MP rear camera.

Wi-Fi 6 handsets Once you get into the higher tier price brackets for 5G-capable phones, expect to

Oppo Find X2 Lite Just because a phone model doesn’t have ‘5G’ in its name, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have it. Case in point, the Oppo Find X2 Lite, which is a comparatively affordable starting point for dipping your toe into the wonderful world of 5G speeds. Built atop a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, the X2 Lite is ready to reach download speeds of up to 1.9Gbps, which will let you hit the ground running in the speed department for 5G at launch. And it’s got capacity to keep up with any 5G speed upgrades telcos may dish out in the future.

have additional future-proofing by way of Wi-Fi 6 support. In terms of the handsets in this article, the Huawei P40 Pro 5G, Oppo Find X2 Pro, Samsung Ultra 5G, and Samsung Note 10+ 5G all include Wi-Fi 6 support for faster in-home Wi-Fi capabilities (as long as you have a compatible Wi-Fi 6 router).

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