Best 5G Mobile Phones in India You Can Buy to Be Prepared for Jio 5G Launch in Second Half of 2021

 Here are the best 5G mobile phones available in the country right now.

Reliance Jio has announced that it will premiere its 5G networks in India by the end of 2021. Mukesh Ambani said revealed that Reliance Jio will pioneer the 5G revolution in India in the second half of 2021. With this, the fifth generation of cellular mobile communication would be soon available in India (hopefully). Although many experts believe that we are still a couple of years away from having a mainstream adoption of 5G networks in the country, that doesn’t mean we cannot be prepared.

We have seen a lot of smartphone brands trying to push the talks of 5G in India by launching a new range of 5G-capable phones. Big brands like Xiaomi, Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, and more have already launched their future-proof 5G smartphones in India at different price points. So, in this article, we will talk about the best 5G mobile phones available in the country right now. So, if you are vouching for Reliance Jio to bring 5G networks in India and want a smartphone that works well with 5G networks, you should check out these smartphones.

Best 5G Mobile Phones Available in India

• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
• Apple iPhone 12 series
• Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
• OnePlus 8T
• Realme X50 Pro 5G
• Asus ROG Phone 3
• OnePlus Nord
• Vivo V20 Pro
• Moto G 5G

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

The first smartphone in this list is the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G. The latest flagship smartphone from Samsung comes loaded with top-of-the-line features and offers 5G connectivity as well. The smartphone packs Exynos 990 chipset and supports sub-6 GHz connectivity option, which makes definitely makes it future-proof for the Indian market. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 1,04,999 and is available for purchase from both online and offline platforms.

Coming to the specifications, the phone features 6.9-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with 3088 x 1400 pixel resolution. It packs 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage option. The handset also comes built-in with S-Pen that has been improved over its predecessor. For optics, you get triple camera setup with 108MP primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, OIS, Laser AF Sensor, 12MP periscope lens with f/3.0 aperture, PDAF, OIS, 5X optical zoom, Super Resolution Zoom up to 50X, and 12MP ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture. On the front, it has 10MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture, 1.22-micron pixels, and dual-pixel autofocus.

Apple iPhone 12

Apple finally entered the 5G game with its new range of iPhone 12 series. The company has introduced iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max smartphones in India. However, in this article, we are talking about the iPhone 12. The latest iPhone India price is Rs 79,990 for 64GB. The best part about the iPhone 12 is the new 5G connectivity. The iPhone supports both sub-6 and mmWave technologies for 5G (still depends on regions). This means if you are unsure which 5G technology will come to India, then iPhone 12 might be your one the best bets.

The iPhone 12 comes with a host of interesting features. To start with, it gets its power from the latest Apple A14 Bionic chipset, which is termed as the fastest chipset in the mobile industry. The company has also added OLED display across the whole range, which is a first from the Cupertino-based giant. The iPhone 12 dual-camera setup and runs on latest iOS 14.

OnePlus 8T

Next smartphone in this list is OnePlus 8T. The latest smartphone from OnePlus is yet another addition to its 5G portfolio after OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The latest OnePlus 8T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G processor, meaning that it is 5G ready. However, it is important to note that the OnePlus 8T only support N78 5G band, which is odd in our opinion. The OnePlus 8T India price starts at Rs 42,999 for 8GB RAM option and Rs 45,999 for 12GB RAM model.

Recollecting some key specifications, the phone features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The smartphone packs up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The handset packs 4,500mAh battery with Warp Charge 65 support. In terms of optics, you get a quad-camera setup with 48MP primary lens, 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 5MP macro shooter, and 2MP monochrome lens. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie shooter.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G

Xiaomi MI 10T Pro 5G is the latest flagship offering from Xiaomi. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 39,999 and is available for purchase from the online and offline channels. The major highlight of the smartphone is it powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G chipset, which supports both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes. This means that you can buy this smartphone if you want to future-proof yourself for the upcoming 5G revolution.

The phone also features some flagship-grade features. To start with, you get a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with 144Hz refresh rate. The phone packs 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The Mi 10T Pro runs on MIUI 12 and features a triple-camera setup. The phone comes with a combination of 108MP primary lens, 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and 5mP macro shooter. On the front, it offers a 20MP selfie shooter.

Realme X50 Pro 5G

Realme was the first brand that brought 5G-enabled smartphone in India with its Realme X50 Pro 5G smartphone. The flagship smartphone from Realme is currently available for purchase for Rs 37,999 for the 8GB + 128GB option and Rs 47,999 for 12GB + 256GB variant. With this, it is one of the first fastest 5G smartphone available in the country and offers some good features. The smartphone supports N78/N41/N79/N1 bands, which is a good thing.

To start with, it offers 10x faster internet speeds as compared to 4G-enabled smartphones. The phone packs 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz screen refresh rate. The handset features a quad-camera setup with a combination of 64MP primary lens, 12MP telephoto lens, 8MP wide-angle lens, and 2MP B&W sensor. On the front, there is a dual-selfie camera setup with 32MP primary lens and 8MP secondary shooter. The device features 4,200mAh battery with 65W SuperDart fast charging support.

Asus ROG Phone 3

The third-generation gaming smartphone from Asus is also one of the best 5G phones available in the country. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 46,999 for 8GB, Rs 49,999 for 12GB + 128GB, and Rs 54,999 for 12GB + 256GB model. The latest gaming smartphone from Asus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor along with Adreno 650 GPU.

The Asus ROG Phone 3 also features a 6.59-inch Full HD+ AMOLED with 144Hz refresh rate. It features a triple-camera setup with a 64MP primary lens, 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and 5MP macro lens. On the front, you get a 24MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture. The handset packs a 6,000mAh battery and features 30W fast charging support.

OnePlus Nord

OnePlus Nord is an interesting option if you are looking for a 5G smartphone in the mid-range segment. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 24,999 for 6GB, Rs 27,999 for 8GB and Rs 29,999 for 12GB RAM option. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G processor, however, just like OnePlus 8T, it supports the only band that is N78.

That said, the phone still packs some interesting features like a 6.44-inch full-HD+ with 90Hz refresh rate. The phone features a quad-camera setup with 48MP primary lens, 8MP wide-angle lens, 2MP macro shooter, and 5MP depth sensor. On the front, you get 32MP primary lens and 8MP ultra-wide lens. The OnePlus Nord packs 4,115mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T fast charging.

Vivo V20 Pro

The latest smartphone from Vivo is yet another great option for those who are looking for a 5G on a budget. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 29,990 and is available for purchase from both online and offline channels. Just like OnePlus Nord, the phone comes equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G processor, which is a 5G chipset.

The Vivo V20 Pro comes with a 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display along with HDR10 support. The handset features a triple-camera setup with a combination of 64MP primary lens, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, you get dual selfie camera with 44MP primary lens and 8MP secondary shooter. The handset features a 4,000mAh battery.

Moto G 5G

Lastly, we have a Moto G 5G smartphone from Motorola. The latest smartphone is probably the most affordable 5G smartphone you get can in India. The handset comes with a price tag of Rs 20,999 for 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The Moto G 5G features Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset, which makes it future-ready. The handset also features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ MaxVision display along with 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging. The phone handset packs triple-camera setup with 48MP primary lens, 8MP wide-angle lens, and 2MP macro shooter. On the front, there is a 16MP shooter.

List of Best 5G Mobile Phones in India:

Mobile	Display	Chipset	Memory	Rear Camera	Front Camera	Battery	Price
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	6.9-inch QHD+ sAMOLED	Exynos 990	12GB + 256GB	108MP+12MP+12MP	10MP	4,500mAh	Rs 1,04,999
Apple iPhone 12	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED	A14 Bionic	4GB + up to 256GB	12MP + 12MP	12MP	2815mAh	Rs 79,900/Rs 84,900/ Rs 94,900
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro	6.67-inch Full HD+ IPS	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865	8GB + 128GB	108MP + 13MP + 5MP	20MP	5,000mAh	Rs 39,999
OnePlus 8T	6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865	up to 12GB + up to 256GB	48MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP	16MP	4,500mAh	Rs 42,999/ Rs 47,999
Realme X50 Pro 5G	6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865	up to 12GB + up to 256GB	16MP + 12MP + 8MP + 2MP	32MP + 8MP	4,200mAh	Rs 41,999/ Rs 47,999
Asus ROG Phone 3	6.59-inch Full HD+ AMOLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865	up to 12GB + up to 256GB	48MP + 13MP + 5MP	24MP	6,000mAh	Rs 46,999/ Rs 49,999/ Rs 54,999
OnePlus Nord	6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765	up to 12GB + up to 256GB	48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP	32MP + 8MP	4,115mAh	Rs 24,999/ Rs 27,999/Rs 29,999
Vivo V20 Pro	6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765	8GB + 128GB	64MP + 8MP+ 2MP	44MP + 8MP	4,000mAh	Rs 29,999
Moto G 5G	6.7-inch Full HD+ IPS	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750	6GB + 128GB	48MP + 8MP + 2MP	16MP	5,000mAh	Rs