5G is here as Galaxy S10, Mate X and other phones debut. But it'll cost you

5G is here as Galaxy S10, Mate X and other phones debut. But it'll cost you

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https://www.cnet.com/news/5g-from-samsung-huawei-xiaomi-is-here-but-it-will-cost-you/

The devices may end up being on extreme ends of the pricing scale, but there's really no way to know right now. While nearly every major Android handset maker has unveiled plans to release a 5G phone, Huawei and Xiaomi are the only companies that have actually detailed how much they're going to cost us.

But we do know this much: 5G isn't likely to be cheap. The networking technology has long been hailed as a game-changer that will serve as a foundation for everything from telemedicine to self-driving cars to augmented reality. Carriers are spending billions of dollars to build out 5G networks. Device makers need to use pricier components like 5G radios and bigger batteries. Those higher costs will likely flow down to you through more expensive service and phones.