Mysterious Spot on Edge of iPhone 12 is a 5G mmWave Antenna Window

The mysterious spot on the edge of the iPhone 12 is a 5G mmWave antenna window.

The spot was present in iPhone 12 leaks and some suggested it could be a smart connector. In reality, The Verge has confirmed that it is for the 5G antenna.

Each new iPhone features this conspicuous groove 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.


Notably, the window is not present on international iPhone models which do not support mmWave 5G networks.

You can learn more about the new 5G iPhones at the links below!

● Apple Officially Unveils New iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini
● Apple Officially Introduces New iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

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