How to Check Your 5G Band on Your Phone: A Comprehensive Guide

With the rapid advancement of 5G technology, many users are eager to know which 5G band their devices can support. This guide will walk you through the detailed steps needed to check your 5G band on both Android and iOS devices. Additionally, we will explore complementary methods and provide tips for identifying 5G compatibility.

Device-Specific Steps

For Android Devices

Checking the 5G band on an Android device can be quite straightforward. Follow these steps:

Open the Settings app. Scroll down and select About Phone or About Device. Look for a section labeled Status or Sim Status. Tap Mobile Network to view more detailed information about the current network, including the 5G band. Alternatively, you can check the Network Mode setting under Mobile Network to see if 5G is enabled.

For iOS Devices

Checking the 5G band on an iOS device is slightly less detailed:

Open the Settings app. Tap on Cellular. Select Cellular Data Options. Here, you can see if 5G is enabled and the current mode (5G On, 5G Auto, or LTE).

Note: Detailed band information may not be available directly from the settings menu on iOS devices.

Additional Methods for Detailed Information

For those who need more detailed information, here are some additional methods:

Network Monitoring Apps

Third-party apps like Network Cell Info Lite (Android) and OpenSignal (iOS/Android) can provide comprehensive details about the bands your device is using.

Carrier Information

To find out the specific bands supported by your phone model, you can refer to the phone manufacturer's website for connectivity details. Look for information on the supported bands for your device model.

Contact Your Mobile Carrier

If you're unsure about your device's compatibility, contacting your mobile carrier or visiting their website for information specific to your device model is a reliable method.

Checking 5G Compatibility

Using AirtelThanks App

As of December 2022, Airtel 5G Plus is live, and you can check your device's 5G readiness using their AirtelThanks App:

Download the AirtelThanks app and open it. Tap on the badge that shows "Explore 5G." Scroll down until you reach the section that allows you to check if your device is 5G ready.

When you click on the option to check 5G readiness, the app will automatically determine if your device is compatible with 5G. The results will vary:

If your device is not compatible, you will receive a result indicating that it is not 5G ready. If your device is truly 5G capable, you will receive a result indicating it is 5G ready.

Note: Always perform these checks using mobile data, not WiFi, to ensure accurate results.