For nearly a decade, we’ve worked tirelessly to bring 5G from the lab to real life. Let's explore how we got here.
Every new generation opened a new world to mobile users. Now, with Samsung’s 5G-ready devices, you can unlock the future.
![Galaxy Note20 Ultra in Mystic Bronze seen from the side without any buttons. Text saying 5G is on top of the phone, and colorful streaks demonstrate the fast speeds of 5G data.](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/2p-pc_new.png?$LazyLoad_Home_PNG$)
![Galaxy Note20 Ultra in Mystic Bronze seen from the side without any buttons. Text saying 5G is on top of the phone, and colorful streaks demonstrate the fast speeds of 5G data.](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/2p-pc_new.png?$1440_N_PNG$)
![3G](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/common_02_txt-3G_new.jpg?$N_56_JPG$)
The start of fast
3G was the first step to mobile broadband, transforming the way we lived, worked, and played on our phones.
A decade ago, 3G opened the doors to data speeds that allowed us to access media wirelessly. It even blazed a trail for apps — something no mobile user can live without now.
But 3G was still limited in bandwidth, taking up to 10 minutes to download even a short video. We had to do better.
![Samsung's 3G smartphone in 2009. Typing a search keyword on Google doesn't immediately bring up the results and takes a while](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/pc_23_3g_new.gif?$LazyLoad_Home_GIF$)
![Samsung's 3G smartphone in 2009. Typing a search keyword on Google doesn't immediately bring up the results and takes a while](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/pc_23_3g_new.gif?$720_N_GIF$)
![4G](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/common_02_txt-4G_new.png?$N_56_PNG$)
The speed of innovation
We’ve always been early adopters of mobile technology — Samsung was one of the first to introduce 4G devices to the mobile market.
A leap forward in speed compared to 3G, 4G still left something to be desired. Occasional lagging and bandwidth issues don’t fully meet the demands of the always-on population.
![Samsung's 4G smartphone in 2012. Touching the push alarm on the screen opens up the map with the location of the car in real time and driver information](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/pc_24_4g_new.gif?$LazyLoad_Home_GIF$)
![Samsung's 4G smartphone in 2012. Touching the push alarm on the screen opens up the map with the location of the car in real time and driver information](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/pc_24_4g_new.gif?$720_N_GIF$)
![4G LTE-A](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/common_02_txt-4GLTE-A_new.png?$N_56_PNG$)
The next step in speed
4G LTE-A brought us closer to real-time connections, supporting gaming, mobile HD TV and video conferencing.
Although it ramped up the data speeds from 4G, remaining lag and even the potential for dropped calls kept this connection from satisfying the masses.
![Samsung's 4G LTE smartphone in 2016. Having a video call with a woman on the screen](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/pc_25_4g_lte-a.gif?$LazyLoad_Home_GIF$)
![Samsung's 4G LTE smartphone in 2016. Having a video call with a woman on the screen](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/pc_25_4g_lte-a.gif?$720_N_GIF$)
![5G](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/common_02_txt-5G_new.jpg?$N_56_JPG$)
The HyperFast generation
This is the fastest available mobile data connection — and Samsung’s already got a lineup of 5G-capable devices to take full advantage.
Now is the time of seamless connectivity and way less waiting. It’s time to experience the real-time, always-connected speeds of 5G. It connects all your devices at speeds 3x faster than 4G, and we’re committed to pushing the 5G innovation further to give you an even better, HyperFast experience.
*Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier, and user environment.
![Animation illustrating the video-calling capabilities offered by Samsung's 5G device, which offers the fastest response times](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/pc_26_5g.gif?$LazyLoad_Home_GIF$)
![Animation illustrating the video-calling capabilities offered by Samsung's 5G device, which offers the fastest response times](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/pc_26_5g.gif?$720_N_GIF$)
*Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier, and user environment.
What’s next?
We’re working towards unlocking a future
that connects you like never before.
With each new generation of wireless technology,
our devices gain new intelligence that allows
them to seamlessly sync up and keep you
part of the Samsung universe.
![Text graphic that says NEXT but with a 5 instead of E](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/03_TXT-Block_pc_new.jpg?$LazyLoad_Home_JPG$)
![Text graphic that says NEXT but with a 5 instead of E](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/evolution-to-5g/03_TXT-Block_pc_new.jpg?$1440_N_JPG$)
The expanding universe of Samsung 5G
Discover Samsung’s 5G-enabled devices.
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
This is everything you'd want in a premium, durable, 5G smartphone.
We made it unfold — revealing a massive screen so you can watch,
work and play like never before.
![Two Galaxy Z Fold3 5G phones, one seen folded from the Back Cover and one seen unfolded with a colorful wallpaper on the Main Screen. The S Pen Fold Edition leans against the folded phone.](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/q2_productcard_pc_570x338.jpg?$LazyLoad_Home_JPG$)
![Two Galaxy Z Fold3 5G phones, one seen folded from the Back Cover and one seen unfolded with a colorful wallpaper on the Main Screen. The S Pen Fold Edition leans against the folded phone.](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/q2_productcard_pc_570x338.jpg?$570_N_JPG$)
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Folds into your pocket. Tucks into your purse. Slips into your skinniest
jeans. You can take it out and it flips open into a full-screened 5G
smartphone and flexes to your favorite angles.
![Three Galaxy Z Flip3 5G phones. One is unfolded and laying with a colorful wallpaper on the Main Screen. One is in Flex mode with a colorful wallpaper on the Main Screen. One is folded with the time displayed on the Cover Screen.](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/b2_productcard_pc_570x338.jpg?$LazyLoad_Home_JPG$)
![Three Galaxy Z Flip3 5G phones. One is unfolded and laying with a colorful wallpaper on the Main Screen. One is in Flex mode with a colorful wallpaper on the Main Screen. One is folded with the time displayed on the Cover Screen.](http://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/levant/galaxy-5g/b2_productcard_pc_570x338.jpg?$570_N_JPG$)
*Availability may vary by country and carrier. Requires optimal 5G connection. 5G services are only supported in 5G network enabled locations in 5G-ready countries. Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier, and user environment.