iphone 16 is not connecting to wifi-7 mode. In 802.11be mode ?
I have an iphone16 which is always connecting in wifi-6e band and not in wifi-7. AP is a wifi-7 supported device, operating in 320MHz bandwidth.
iPhone 16
From the footnotes to iPhone 16 specs:
_13. Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.
That may be the problem, but here is an in-depth analysis of the technology:
https://www.downelink.com/what-products-can-actually-use-wi-fi-7-the-expert-guide/
You should note:
Will Wi-Fi 7 Be Worth It for Most Users?
For average users focused on home/personal connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 may notprovide tremendous value currently — but future proofing still makes sense.
Why Most Users Don‘t Need Wi-Fi 7 Today
The latest Wi-Fi 6 routers remain more than enough for activities like:
✅ Streaming 4K video
✅ Web browsing & social media
✅ Online gaming without lag
✅ Smart home device management
For these uses, upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 yields negligible real-world speed boosts for its higher costs. Simply put, overkill for most households!
Also, note that Wi-Fi 7 has much shorter range than Wi-Fi 6, Which has much shorter range than Wi-Fi 5, and down the line. As you increase the microwave frequency of operation range decreases.