With 5G gradually becoming available across India, now is the best time to buy a 5G-capable smartphone. Smartphones with 5G experience faster speeds, lower latency, and significantly increased bandwidth—all of which translate to a more enjoyable experience for you. We've carefully curated this list of the best 5G phones currently available in India. These phones are 5G-ready and can connect to the cutting-edge network as soon as you pop in your sim card!
Without any delays, here are the best 5G mobiles that make the cut:
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has made its debut in the country alongside the Xiaomi 14. The flagship phone features a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED micro-curved display with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 3,000nits. The device gets its power from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The phone runs on Android 14 OS with the company's custom HyperOS interface. There is a quad camera setup at the rear panel of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It includes a 50MP Sony LYT900 primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and two 50MP Sony IMX858 sensors with unique optical zoom capabilities of 3.2x and 5x. The fourth 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens promises to enhance the device's photography capabilities. For selfies, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a 32MP front camera. The device also includes a 5,300 mAh battery with 90W wired, 80W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging capabilities.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 offers a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, Android 14 with One UI 6.1, and a choice of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400 chipset. Its triple camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, 10MP telephoto, and a 12MP ultrawide. With a 12MP selfie camera, 4000mAh battery, and vibrant color options, it delivers a powerful and stylish experience.
The Xiaomi 14 goes official with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, Leica optics, 90W HyperCharge wired charging, and much more. Starting with the price, the flagship Xiaomi 14 price in India has been set at Rs. 69,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant. The phone offers a 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED (1,200x2,670 pixels) display with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The display also features a punch-hole cutout to house the 32MP selfie camera. At the rear panel, the Xiaomi 14 sports a 50MP main lens with optical image stabilization (OIS) and 23mm equivalent focal length, a 50MP 75mm floating telephoto camera with OIS support, and a 50MP ultra-wide angle camera with a 115-degree field of view. The rear camera is also capable of recording 4K video at up to 60fps or 8K video at up to 30fps. The selfie camera supports 4K video recording. The phone runs Android 14-based HyperOS with Xiaomi promising four major OS updates and five years of regular security updates. The Xiaomi 14 packs a 4,610 mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. The device also features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Vivo V30 Pro comes with a 6.78-inch curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under its hood, the device gets its power from the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset. For imaging, you will get a 50MP Sony IMX920 primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 119° field of view and a 50MP portrait camera. The Vivo V30 Pro is touted to be India's slimmest phone of 2024, measuring 7.5mm in dimension and it weighs around 188 grams. The smartphone is offered in Andaman Blue and Classic Black colour options.
The Nothing Phone (2a) comes as a successor of the Nothing Phone 2. The handset comes with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 10-bit AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The Nothing Phone 2a is powered by a custom MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The handset runs Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5 and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. For imaging, the Nothing Phone 2a offers a 50MP main sensor with OIS support and a 50MP ultrawide lens. Up front, the phone comes with a 32MP selfie camera. The Nothing Phone 2a also includes a Glyph Interface, allowing users to personalize the lighting effects at the rear panel.
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro debuts as the most affordable smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Also, the device has a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,260 x 2,800 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with up to 144Hz refresh rate. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro has a VC Cooling system, an official IP54 rating, and packs a 5,160 mAh battery with support for 120W SuperVOOC charging. For optics, the smartphone comes with a 50MP Sony IMX920 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera. Other aspects include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and many more.
The Vivo X100 Pro sports a 6.78 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm) chipset and comes with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage. It has a triple camera setup with a primary camera of 50MP, a ultra-wide camera of 50MP, and an telephoto camera of 50MP. The front camera is a single 32MP camera. The phone also has an under-display optical fingerprint sensor and is powered by a 5400mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ launched on January 17, available since January 24, features a 6.7-inch display, Android 14, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3/Exynos 2400, triple cameras (50MP wide, 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom, 12MP ultrawide), and supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging. Comes in various colors.
The OnePlus 12 boasts a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Android 14, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Its triple camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide. Offering storage up to 1TB, stereo speakers, and available in Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, and Silver, the phone houses a 5400mAh battery supporting 100W wired, 80W wired (USA), 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Honor X9b is a mid-range device from the brand, offering an Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display, 360° anti-drop resistance and cutting-edge cushioning technology. It bestows a 6.78-inch Curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution (1200 x 2652 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Honor X9b is equipped with a 108MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. The phone also offers a 16MP selfie camera and packs a 5,800 mAh battery with 35W fast charging support.
Here is the list of top 5 best 5G mobiles
Best 5G Phones | Price in India |
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra | 99,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 1,29,999 |
Xiaomi 14 | 69,999 |
Vivo V30 Pro | 41,999 |
Nothing Phone 2a | 23,999 |