Apple, a slow mover in the 5G era, is finally mobilizing suppliers to produce its first 5G iPhone range, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Wednesday.

"It will be the first time Apple introduces 5G iPhones ... There will be three of them and the company has set an aggressive sales target," Nikkei quoted a source as saying. 

The three new iPhones will carry a 5G modem chip designed by Qualcomm Inc, Nikkei added, citing four people familiar with the plan.