While Airtel has rolled out 5G in select cities, some phones still require a software update to support the network. (Image credit: Shruti Dhapola/Indian Express/WideCare)

Earlier this week, Airtel announced the launch of 5G services in eight cities in India. The network provider plans to make 5G available across India by March 2024. While the Bharti Mittal-owned company became the first telecom provider to make 5G available in India, it looks like many smartphones are not yet compatible with Airtel 5G Plus and require a software update.

From OnePlus to iPhone, here we will take a look at the full list of phones that are not yet ready for Airtel 5G Plus and need a software update.

OnePlus

It looks like OnePlus has enabled 5G on newer handsets, but there are still older phones that require a software update.
OnePlus 8
OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus Nord 2
OnePlus 9R

Apple

The story is completely different when it comes to iPhones. It looks like none of the older and recently launched iPhones has 5G enabled by default.
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 13 Mini
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone SE-2022
Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Samsung

While newer models like the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 are compatible with Airtel 5G Plus, some older phones like the Note 20 Ultra and M52 require a software update to support the network.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Samsung F42
Samsung A52s
Samsung M52
Samsung Flip3
Samsung Fold3
Samsung A22 5G
Samsung S20FE 5G
Samsung M32 5G
Samsung F23
Samsung A73
Samsung M42
Samsung M53
Samsung M13

News Article Source:- Indian Express