10 Best Budget 5G Smartphones in India: Lava Blaze 2 5G, Redmi 12 5G, Moto G54 5G, more

India is one of the world's biggest smartphone markets. Indian consumers have access to several smartphones across various segments, from under Rs 10,000, all the way up to Rs 2,00,000.

However, today we are tackling one of India's fastest growing smartphone segments, 5G. To be more precise, budget 5G. Our list narrows down the best affordable smartphones to make the shift from 4G to 5G.

Top 10 Best Budget 5G Smartphones in India

Lava Blaze 2 5G | Starting Price 9,999 | 4GB/64GB | The latest entrant to the list of budget 5G smartphones is the Lava Blaze 2 5G. The Lava Blaze 2 5G arrives with a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset, a 90Hz IPS LCD screen, a large 5,000 mAh battery with fast 18W fast charging support, a 50 MP dual-camera setup, and a glass back panel. The Lava Blaze 2 5G also runs a near-stock version of Android 13.

Redmi 12 5G | Starting Price Rs 11,999 | 4GB/128GB | The Redmi 12 5G is easily to best-looking affordable 5G smartphone. The Redmi 12 5G features the best chip in the segment (Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC), a 90Hz display, a large 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, and a reliable 50 MP dual camera setup.

Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G | Starting Price Rs 14,999 | 8GB/128GB | The Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G is one of the best-performing smartphones in the segment. Moreover, it also features one of the best specs sheet with a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, a 120Hz LCD panel, a large 5,000 mAh battery with 68W fast charging support, and a 50 MP dual-rear camera setup.

Poco M6 Pro 5G | Starting Price Rs 10,999 | 4GB/128GB | The Poco M6 Pro 5G features a ton of similarities with the Redmi 12 5G, albeit with a different design. The Poco M6 Pro 5G features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, a 90Hz LCD screen, a 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging support, and a 50 MP dual-camera setup on the back.

Infinix Hot 30 5G | Starting Price Rs 12,499 | 4GB/128GB | The Infinix Hot 30 5G offers a competitive specs sheet at an affordable price. The Hot 30 5G arrives with a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, a 120Hz FHD+ LCD screen, a 50 MP dual-rear camera setup, and a segment-leading 6,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Samsung Galaxy F14 5G | Starting Price Rs 11,490 | 4GB/128GB | Another reliable smartphone in the budget 5G segment is the Galaxy F14 5G. The handset features a massive 6,000 mAh battery, an Exynos 1330 SoC, a Full HD+ LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 50 MP dual-camera setup on the back.

Moto G54 5G | Starting Price Rs 13,999 | 8GB/128GB | The Moto G54 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chip is easily one of the best in the segment. Apart from the chip, the Moto G54 5G also brings a 6,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, a 120Hz LCD screen, and a 50 MP dual-camera setup with OIS. The Moto G54 5G also runs near-stock Android 13.

Realme Narzo 60X 5G | Starting Price Rs 12,999 | 4GB/128GB | Another impressive smartphone on our list is the Realme Narzo 60X 5G. Realme's budget Narzo smartphone delivers a ton of value with its MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, 120Hz FHD+ LCD screen, 50 MP dual-rear camera setup, and 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

itel P55 5G | Starting Price Rs 9,999 | 6GB/128GB | The itel P55 5G features one of the most impressive specs sheets for a smartphone under Rs 10,000. The handset features a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, a 90Hz HD+ LCD screen, a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, and a 50 MP dual-camera setup on the back.

Samsung Galaxy M14 5G | Starting Price Rs 11,990 | 4GB/128GB | The last smartphone on our list is the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G. Samsung's budget M series smartphone shares a lot of the same specifications with the Galaxy F14 5G, although the former arrives with a triple-camera setup and a standard 60Hz display.