This year, many smartphone brands are expected to launch 5G-ready devices in India. Phones like the OnePlus 9, Realme Narzo 30, Samsung Galaxy A52 are expected to launch with support for 5G. While these phones are yet to make their debut in the Indian market, there are still plenty of options in the market ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 80,000.
We have made a list of the best 5G phones that are available in India with powerful hardware, a good set of cameras, and a massive battery. Our list includes OnePlus 8T, Xiaomi Mi 10i, Realme X7 Pro, iPhone 12 series, and more.
Realme X7 at Rs 19,999
The Realme X7 was recently launched in India with MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G processor. The same chip is also powering the Redmi Note 9T. The Realme X7 is currently the cheapest 5G phone in India and can offer users good enough general performance. It features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with 600nits of peak brightness. At the back is a 64MP quad rear camera setup and a 16MP selfie camera on the front. It is backed by a 4,310mAh battery that supports 50W fast charging.
Xiaomi Mi 10i at Rs 20,999
These days the mid-range devices too offer a powerful processor, so you won’t have any issues in the performance department. The Xiaomi Mi 10i is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor. However, you do get some bloatware with this 5G smartphone. There is a 6.67-inch full-HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The back camera setup has a massive 108MP Samsung HM2 sensor. Mi 10i also packs a 4,820mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
OnePlus Nord at Rs 27,999
OnePlus Nord will offer you a snappy performance as is the case with most OnePlus smartphones. The mid-range 5G draws power from Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 765G SoC, which can handle graphically demanding games quite well. The handset packs a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. You also get stereo speakers.
The device has a quad rear camera setup, including a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. It offers support for optical image stabilisation (OIS). One can record 4K and 1080p videos, super slow-motion videos as well as time-lapse shots. One of the key selling points of OnePlus is OxygenOS, which will offer you one of the best Android experience. In case you are unaware, OxygenOS doesn’t have any bloatware, ads, and offers a fluid UI experience with intuitive features. OnePlus Nord ships with a 4,115mAh battery that supports a 30W charger.
Realme X7 Pro 5G at Rs 29,999
Realme X7 Pro is yet another best 5G mid-range phone, which you can consider buying. It offers a flagship MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ processor, which is based on 7nm process. Users won’t have any issues while playing games like PUBG, Genshin Impact, or Fortnite. You do get unnecessary native Realme apps with this phone, which you can’t uninstall.
It features a standard 6.55-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, 1,200nits of peak brightness. There is no support for HDR 10+. The recently launched Realme X7 Pro has a 64MP quad rear camera setup and a 32MP sensor. You also get stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos, just like Mi 10i. Under the hood is a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. It is available for Rs 29,999.