2019 is shaping up as the year of 5G. The technology has been a long time coming, with exciting promises from companies about gigabit internet speeds on our smartphones, this year finally, 5G networks will be launching in many locations around the world. As is with almost any new standard, however, to take advantage of it, you’ll also need compatible hardware.

Fortunately, the transition to 5G won’t be drawn out, but rather very quick. During the Snapdragon Technology Summit in December 2018, Qualcomm President Christiano Amon said that, "by the holidays next year, every flagship handset—at ...