When I download a pdf file to iBooks on my iPad should it also show up on my iPhone?

My PDF in files  iBooks are not syncing between my iPad and iPhone.  Should they be?  If it is possible, how can I make mine sync.

I just read that presently PDFs will not sync...Supposed to be part of the New Update.   I read it under:  Sync PDFs in iBooks Between iPad and iPhone
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Re: Not able to sync iBooks between iPad & iPhone
OOPS! The above info is from a 2010 Post...so, I still have my question.

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