S25 Ultra appears to have no 5G antenna

[MicroFlyee]

Hi, my S25 Ultra arrived yesterday, and looking at some videos, I noticed that on seemingly all review models, both in the UK and US, there is a visible 5G antenna on the left-hand side. However, on my model, there is no such thing. I am in the UK and pre-ordered it from the Samsung website. What's going on? See attached pics. Has anyone else's set come without that antenna? Does this mean my model doesn't support 5G?

[MicroFlyee]

Thanks so much to everyone who has taken the time to answer the question! 🙏😊👍

[Yannick632]

5G technology is divided into two main types based on frequency bands:

1. mmWave (Millimeter Wave 5G)

• Uses extremely high frequencies (24 GHz – 100 GHz).
• Offers very high speeds (up to several Gbps).
• Very short range, easily blocked by walls, buildings, and even your hand.
• Mostly used in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea for dense urban areas (like stadiums and airports).

2. Sub-6 GHz 5G

• Operates at lower frequencies (below 6 GHz, typically 600 MHz – 6 GHz).
• Slower than mmWave, but still much faster than 4G.
• Much better range and penetration, works indoors and in rural areas.
• Used in most countries, including UK, Europe, and Asia.

Why Your S25 Ultra Doesn’t Have the mmWave Cutout

Since  most international markets mainly use Sub-6 GHz 5G, Samsung doesn’t include mmWave antennas in global models. The U.S. version has the cutout because it supports both mmWave and Sub-6 GHz, requiring extra hardware.