With the new year comes new start and here we are looking at the best 5g smartphones in India. 5g in India is a long way away but here are some of the best smartphones in the 5g segment that money can buy.
- APPLE IPHONE 12
Apple iPhone 12 launched on 14th October 2020, comes with a 2775 battery to support it’s 6.1 inch screen. The phone runs on IOS 14 OS Hexa-core Apple A14 Bionic processor.
Pros
- The iPhone 12 continues to offer top-notch performance.
- Deep Fusion and Smart HDR3 on all cameras improves the overall output.
- MagSafe makes wireless charging hassle-free.
Cons
- Battery life should have been better.
- No charger or earphones in the box.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
| Screen Size | : | 6.1″ (1170 x 2532) |
| Camera | : | 12 + 12 | 12 MP |
| RAM | : | 64 GB/ NA |
| Battery | : | 2775 mAh |
| Operating system | : | IOS |
| Soc | : | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Processor | : | Hexa-core |
- ONEPLUS 8 PRO
OnePlus 8 Pro launched on 14th April 2020, comes with a powerful 4510 battery to support it’s 6.78 inch screen. The phones runs Android 10 OS & is powered by 1×2.84 GHz,3×2.42 GHz,4×1.8 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 processor.
Pros
- Slick 120Hz QHD+ display
- 48MP utlrawide camera is the best in this segment.
- Sustained and stable gaming performance.
Cons
- UI freezes randomly.
- Dark Mode sometimes inverts colours.
- Excessive blue tint in photos.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
| Screen Size | : | 6.78″ (3168 x 1440) |
| Camera | : | 48 + 8 + 48 + 5 | 16 MP |
| RAM | : | 8 GB |
| Battery | : | 4510 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 |
| Processor | : | Octa-core |
- SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE20 ULTRA
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra launched on 10th August 2020, comes with a powerful 4500 battery to support it’s 6.9 inch screen. The phones runs Android 10 OS & is powered by 2×2.73 GHz,2×2.50 GHz,4×2.0 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 processor.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
| Screen Size | : | 6.9″ (1440 x 3200) |
| Camera | : | 108 + 13 + 12 | 40 MP |
| RAM | : | 12 GB |
| Battery | : | 4500 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor | : | Octa-core |
- XIAOMI Mi10
Xiaomi Mi 10 launched on 22nd April 2020, comes with a powerful 4780 battery to support it’s 6.67 inch screen. The phones runs Android 10 OS & is powered by 1×2.84 GHz,3×2.42 GHz,4×1.80 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 processor.
Pros
- Sharp and detailed photos
- Stellar gaming performance
- Bright, vibrant display
- Day-long battery life
Cons
- Bloatware and spam notifications
- Boosted colours in binned images
- 108MP photos have a smaller plane of focus
| SPECIFICATION | ||
| Screen Size | : | 6.67″ (1080 x 2340) |
| Camera | : | 108 + 13 + 2 + 2 | 20 MP |
| RAM | : | 8 GB |
| Battery | : | 4780 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor | : | Octa-core |
- ONEPLUS NORD 5G
OnePlus Nord launched on 21st July 2020, comes with a large 4115 battery to support it’s 6.44 inch screen. The phones runs Android 10 OS & is powered by 1×2.4 GHz,1×2.2 GHz,6×1.8 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G processor.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- OxygenOS UI offers smooth usability
- HDR-supported display
Cons
- Small screen not cut out for gaming
- Snapdragon 765G only offers 10-12% improvement
- Half-day battery
| SPECIFICATION | ||
| Screen Size | : | 6.44″ (1080 x 2400) |
| Camera | : | 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 | 32 MP |
| RAM | : | 8 GB |
| Battery | : | 4115 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G |
| Processor | : | Octa-core |
- XIAOMI Mi10I
Mi 10i 128GB launched on 5th January 2021, comes with a powerful 4820 battery to support it’s 6.67 inch screen. The phones runs Android 10 OS & is powered by 2×2.2 GHz,6×1.8 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G processor.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
| Screen Size | : | 6.67″ (1080 x 2400) |
| Camera | : | 108 + 8 + 2 + 2 | 16 MP |
| RAM | : | 8 GB |
| Battery | : | 4820 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G |
| Processor | : | Octa-core |
- MOTO G 5G
Motorola Moto G 5G launched on 17th December 2020, comes with a powerful 5000 battery to support it’s 6.7 inch screen. The phones runs Android 10 OS & is powered by 2×2.2 GHz,6×1.8 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G processor.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
| Screen Size | : | 6.7″ (1080 x 2400) |
| Camera | : | 48 + 8 + 2 | 16 MP |
| RAM | : | 4 GB |
| Battery | : | 5000 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G |
| Processor | : | Octa-core |
- ONEPLUS 8
nePlus 8 launched on 14th April 2020, comes with a powerful 4300 battery to support it’s 6.55 inch screen. The phones runs Android 10 OS & is powered by 1×2.84 GHz,3×2.42 GHz,4×1.8 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 processor.
Pros
- Supremly powerful
- Smoothest Android experience
- Efficient Battery performance
Cons
- Not affordable anymore
- Underwhelming macro camera
- No optical zoom
| SPECIFICATION | ||
| Screen Size | : | 6.55″ (1080 x 2400) |
| Camera | : | 48 + 16 + 2 | 16 MP |
| RAM | : | 8 GB |
| Battery | : | 4300 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 |
| Processor | : | Octa-core |
- VIVO IQOO 3 5G
QOO 3 5G launched on 25th February 2020, comes with a powerful 4370 battery to support it’s 6.44 inch screen. The phones runs Android 10 OS & is powered by 1×2.84 GHz,3×2.42 GHz,4×1.8 GHz Octa Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 processor.
Pros
- Achieves peak frame rates in games with high stability.
- Above-average camera performance
- Compact form factor
Cons
- Software riddled with unwanted apps installed by default
- Promotes sleazy content via push notifications
- Inconsistent haptic feedback hampers gaming experience
| SPECIFICATION | ||
| Screen Size | : | 6.44″ (1080 x 2400) |
| Camera | : | 48 + 8 + 13 + 2 | 16 MP |
| RAM | : | 6 GB |
| Battery | : | 4370 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor | : | Octa |
- REALME X50 PRO 5G
Realme X50 Pro 5G launched on 24th February 2020, comes with a powerful 4200 battery to support it’s 6.44 inch screen. The phones runs Android 10 OS & is powered by 1×2.84 GHz,3×2.42 GHz,4×1.8 GHz octa Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
| Screen Size | : | 6.44″ (1080×2400) |
| Camera | : | 64 + 8 + 12 + 2 | 32 + 8 MP |
| RAM | : | 12 GB |
| Battery | : | 4200 mAh |
| Operating system | : | Android |
| Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor | : | octa |
CONCLUSION
India is and has been a big market for smartphones and with the launch of 5g in India later in 2021, you may not need to look far for a 5g device. Moto G 5G does seem one of the most promising smartphones given the price and features among the lot, however, it’s always each to their own, but this is my take.
I would like to hear from you guys on my choice of the top 5g smartphones in the Indian market, what’s your take, your views, please do like, comment and share.
