Why Apple’s 5G Phone Might Not Arrive until 2020

Why Apple’s 5G Phone Might Not Arrive until 2020

Apple (AAPL) is not expected to release a 5G-enabled iPhone until at least 2020, but Samsung (SSNLF) and Huawei, Apple’s main competitors in the smartphone market, plan to have 5G phones on the market in 2019. Apple has traditionally not been a first mover on new mobile technologies, which could be why the company isn’t on the 5G train for 2019. Supply chain issues could also be a reason Apple might not bring a 5G iPhone to market before 2020.