Smart Data Mode

Smart Data Mode is a feature introduced in iOS 14 for iPhone 12 models which support 5G connectivity.Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for iPhone with 5G, Apple Inc. 2020-10-13.Apple introduces iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 5G, Apple Inc. 2020-10-13.
5G radio signals consume more power than preceding technologies, such as 4G LTE. If the full available bandwidth is not needed, Smart Data Mode allows supported iPhone models to automatically switch down to a lower frequency (including 4G LTE) to conserve battery life.iPhone 12 only uses 5G when necessary to save battery life by Chaim Gartenberg, The Verge. 2020-10-13.
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==See also==
*Low Data Mode
*Low Power Mode
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