Various examples of the present invention relate to an apparatus and a method for controlling a connection and an operation of an antenna in an electronic device. Here, the electronic device comprises: a plurality of antenna units arranged in a first region thereof; at least one antenna unit arranged in a second region thereof; a communication circuit, which is connected to the plurality of antenna units arranged in the first region and to at least one antenna unit arranged in the second region; a first switch arranged in an electric path, which connects the plurality of antenna units with the communication circuit; and a second switch arranged in an electric path, which connects the at least one antenna unit with the communication circuit, wherein the first switch and the second switch can be configured to connect the plurality of antenna units with the communication circuit and the at least one antenna unit with the communication circuit, by using a first electric path and a second electric path for connecting the first switch and the second switch. Other examples are possible.