5G smartphones in all three spectrum bands are expected to be available in 2019

 

Key findings

• Over 10 million 5G subscriptions are projected worldwide by the end of 2019.
• There is a strong commitment and increasing 5G focus from chipset and device vendors.
• The first wave of 5G services and device launches will be based on Non-Standalone (NSA) architecture.
• Suppliers are already working on the first chipsets supporting Standalone (SA) architecture and devices are expected in the second half of 2019.

 

 

https://www.ericsson.com/en/mobility-report/reports/june-2019/5g-device-outlook

5G device outlook