We knew that with the advent of 5G networks, phones are bound to get more expensive, as Qualcomm doesn't fold the new connectivity standard into a system-on-a-chip solution, but rather provides its X55 modem as a separate tack-on module.

Add a bundle of mmWave antennas you have to additionally buy from Qualcomm and wrap them around the phone's edges at the inside in order to prevent a "you are holding it wrong moment," and the whole setup is cumbersome and expensive.

The OnePlus CEO is on record saying that 5G with its full mmWave support accouterments ...