[toast0]

> I think 5G isn't that necessary on a phone like that, except maybe for future-proofing.

5G is more than future proofing, at least where I am, 5G is deployed at new lower frequencies (taken from broadcast TV) that provide for more full coverage. With my new 5g phone, I have less dead zones than my old 4g phone.

[fragmede]

That is to say, you live in the future. I have the same experience with my phone. 5G is already here.

[simfree]

5G New Radio (5G-SA) at 600Mhz (band 71) can deliver useful signal about 20% further than LTE on 700Mhz (bands 12, 13, 14 & 17).

We have seen this in action as many Cellspot and other signal booster users have retired these devices as the indoor and basement cell coverage improvements of 5G deliver better service than the DSL or satellite back hauled micro cells these users used to have at home.

[al_borland]

I've had 5G turned off on my phone since I got it. There is a dead spot near my house that really annoys me any time I go anywhere. You're making me thinking I should try turning 5G on to see if it helps... but I really don't want to take the hit to my battery.

[toast0]

It's probably worth trying. I gather 5g on early phones is rough on batteries, but my phone is a 2023 and battery life seems fine with 5g on. (old phone was 2020 moto g power, new phone 2023 moto g stylus 5g).

If 4g only makes your phone get stuck searching for signal and 5g would find a signal, turning on 5g will help