https://www.cnet.com/news/this-is-why-the-huawei-p30-isnt-5g-but-the-next-mate-phone-probably-will-be/

5G is one of the biggest mobile trends for 2019, with carriers around the world starting to roll out their next-generation mobile networks all the time. 5G promises more possibilities for smart homes, autonomous vehicles and standalone VR, but when it comes to phones, the technology means faster, steadier internet connections. Even though 5G networks and phones are just about here, it's very early days for the technology and for now it'll remain the preserve of early adopters.

Yu doesn't see 5G becoming important to consumers until later this year at the earliest, he said.